|
1968–69 Los Angeles Lakers Season
The 1968–69 NBA season was the Lakers' 21st season in the NBA and ninth season in Los Angeles. This season saw the Lakers acquire Wilt Chamberlain from the Philadelphia 76ers in a trade that sent Jerry Chambers, Archie Clark, and Darrall Imhoff to the 76ers. The team also lost future star Gail Goodrich to the Phoenix Suns via expansion draft. The Lakers would make it to the NBA Finals, but would lose to the Boston Celtics in seven games despite being the heavy favorites. This marked the Lakers' seventh consecutive defeat to the Celtics in the NBA Finals. Jerry West, who averaged nearly 38 points per game in the Finals, became the inaugural recipient of the Finals Most Valuable Player award. To date he is the only player in NBA history to win the award as a member of the losing team. Offseason Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log Playoffs , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 1 , March 26 , San Fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Butch Van Breda Kolff
Willem Hendrik "Butch" (sometimes "Bill") van Breda Kolff (October 28, 1922August 22, 2007) was an American basketball player and coach. He played four seasons for the New York Knicks before becoming a head coach at Lafayette. Ultimately, he coached for eleven different teams in five classifications (NCAA, NBA, ABA, Women's Professional Basketball League, United States Basketball League). He reached the NCAA Final Four and two NBA Finals while winning a championship in four different conferences. Biography Early life and career Butch was born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, son of Dutch soccer player Jan van Breda Kolff. He gained an affection for basketball while growing up in Montclair. He attended The Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. He then attended Princeton University, where he played basketball for Franklin "Cappy" Cappon, and New York University, where he also played basketball. He also played one season for the Princeton soccer team in 1946 as a midfielder, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are an American professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Pacific Division (NBA), Pacific Division of the Western Conference (NBA), Western Conference. They are the only team in their division not to be based in California. The Suns play their home games at the PHX Arena. The franchise began play in 1968–69 NBA season, 1968 as an expansion team. Though their early years were mired in mediocrity, their fortunes changed in the 1970s after partnering Dick Van Arsdale and Alvan Adams with Paul Westphal. The team reached the 1976 NBA Finals, in what is considered to be one of the biggest upsets in NBA history. However, after failing to capture a championship, the Suns would rebuild around Walter Davis (basketball), Walter Davis for a majority of the 1980s, until the acquisition of Kevin Johnson (basketball), Kevin Johnson in 1988. Under Johnson's leadership, and following ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1968–69 Philadelphia 76ers Season
The 1968–69 NBA season was the 76ers' 20th season in the NBA and 6th season in Philadelphia. The team posted a record of 55–27. In the opening round of the playoffs, they lost to the Boston Celtics 4–1, with 3 of the losses coming at the Spectrum. Without Wilt Chamberlain, the 76ers turned to Lucious Jackson to play center in a more up-tempo, fast-breaking style to be run by new head coach Jack Ramsey, but Jackson suffered a major injury during the season and was never the same player. Roster Regular season Season standings :x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Playoffs , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 1 , March 26 , Boston L 100–114, Billy Cunningham (29) , Darrall Imhoff (19) , Billy Cunningham (6) , Spectrum8,151 , 0–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 2 , March 28 , @ Boston L 103–134, Chet Walker (26) , Billy Cunningham (11) , Matt Guokas (4) , Boston Garden13,751 , 0–2 , - align="cen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1968–69 New York Knicks Season
The 1968–69 New York Knicks season was the 23rd season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The New York Knicks, Knicks finished third in the Eastern Division with a 54–28 1968–69 NBA season, regular season record, and qualified for the NBA playoffs for the third straight year. In the first round of the 1969 NBA Playoffs, playoffs, New York defeated the Baltimore Bullets (1963–73), Baltimore Bullets in a four-game sweep to earn a berth in the Eastern Division finals. The Knicks lost the division finals to the eventual NBA champion Boston Celtics in six games. Willis Reed scored a team-best 21.1 points per game for the Knicks; Walt Frazier led the team with 7.9 assists per game and Reed averaged 14.5 rebounds per game. The Knicks selected Bill Hosket, Jr. in the opening round of the 1968 NBA draft, and made a significant trade early in the season, acquiring Dave DeBusschere from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Walt Bellamy and Butch Komives. Autho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1968–69 Milwaukee Bucks Season
The 1968–69 NBA season was the Bucks' inaugural season in the NBA. Expansion draft Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log , -style="background:#fcc;" , 1 , , October 16, 1968 , , Chicago L 84–89, Guy Rodgers (16) , Wayne Embry (20) , Guy Rodgers (9) , Milwaukee Arena , 0–1 , -style="background:#fcc;" , 2 , , October 19, 1968 , , @ Atlanta L 107–125, Guy Rodgers (25) , Wayne Embry, Len Chappell, Dick Cunningham (6) , Guy Rodgers (11) , Alexander Memorial Coliseum , 0–2 , -style="background:#fcc;" , 3 , , October 23, 1968 , , New York L 112–114, Wayne Embry (26) , Wayne Embry (17) , Guy Rodgers (13) , Milwaukee Arena , 0–3 , -style="background:#fcc;" , 4 , , October 26, 1968 , , @ Boston L 89–102, Wayne Embry (20) , Bob Love (9) , , Boston Garden , 0–4 , -style="background:#fcc;" , 5 , , October 29, 1968 , , Baltimore L 112–129, Fred He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1968–69 Detroit Pistons Season
The 1968–69 NBA season was the Detroit Pistons' 21st season in the NBA and 12th season in the city of Detroit. The team played at Cobo Arena in Detroit. The Pistons finished with a 32-50 (.390), 6th place in the Eastern Division. The team fired coach Donnie Butcher after 22 games, replacing him with assistant Paul Seymour in December. Seymour pushed for what would become an ill-advised trade, dealing All-Star and future Hall of Famer Dave DeBusschere to the New York Knicks for journeyman Howard Komives and 7-footer Walt Bellamy, also a Hall of Famer, but one who had worn out welcomes in Baltimore and New York, having a reputation as a malcontent. He proved it in Detroit, lasting a mere 109 games, traded to the Atlanta Hawks a year later, netting the Pistons John Arthurs, who would never play for Detroit. DeBusschere became the final component needed for the 1970 NBA champion Knicks. Detroit was led on the season by guard Dave Bing (23.4 ppg, 7.1 apg, NBA All-Star) a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1968–69 Cincinnati Royals Season
The 1968–69 NBA season was the Royals 21st season in the NBA and 12th season in Cincinnati. The season was noteworthy for the team's fast start, in which the team was 15–6 by the end of November. But the team faded in the second half, failing to make the playoff cut in the tough Eastern Division. Roster Regular season The regular season opened on the road October 16, 1968 against the brand-new Atlanta Hawks, which had just relocated from St. Louis. The Royals won 125–110 behind a balanced attack featuring a rotation of stars Oscar Robertson, Connie Dierking, Jerry Lucas, Adrian Smith, John Tresvant, Tom Van Arsdale and Walt Wesley. The Royals won their first three straight, including their home opener over Detroit on October 19 at Cincinnati Gardens arena. After a pair of losses, Cincinnati won their next six straight, bringing their record to a 9–2 start by November 12. Their 126–115 win over the 10-4 Baltimore Bullets that day gave them the best record in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1968–69 Chicago Bulls Season
The 1968–69 NBA season was the Bulls' third season in the NBA. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Player statistics Awards and records *Jerry Sloan, NBA All-Defensive First Team *Jerry Sloan, NBA All-Star Game References {{DEFAULTSORT:1968-69 Chicago Bulls Season Chicago Chicago Bulls seasons Chicago Bulls Chicago Bulls The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago. The Bulls compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference. The team was founded on January 16 ... 1968 in Chicago ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1968–69 Baltimore Bullets Season
The 1968–69 Baltimore Bullets season was their eighth season in the NBA and sixth season in the city of Baltimore. The Bullets continued to rebuild through the draft by selecting center Wes Unseld, a 2-time All-American from Louisville. Unseld would have an immediate impact for the Bullets. He finished 2nd in the NBA in rebounding with 18.2 rebounds per game as the Bullets went from worst to first posting a league best 57–25 record. Rookie Wes Unseld won both the Rookie of the Year and MVP. In the playoffs, the Bullets would show their inexperience as they were swept in 4 straight games by the New York Knicks. Roster Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log Playoffs , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 1 , March 27 , New York L 101–113, Earl Monroe (32) , Wes Unseld (13) , Monroe, Unseld (3) , Baltimore Civic Center11,941 , 0–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 2 , March 29 , @ New York L 91–107, Earl Mon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1968–69 Atlanta Hawks Season
The 1968–69 Atlanta Hawks season was the team's first season in Atlanta, 20th in the NBA, and 23rd overall. The Hawks relocated from St. Louis, where the franchise played the previous thirteen seasons. Lenny Wilkens was traded to the Seattle SuperSonics in exchange for Walt Hazzard, who would help lead the Hawks to a second-place finish with a record of 48 wins and 34 losses. In the playoffs, the Hawks eliminated the San Diego Rockets in six games. In the Western Conference Finals, the Hawks challenged the Los Angeles Lakers; the Lakers would eliminate the Hawks in 5 games. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log , - align="center" bgcolor="ffcccc" , 1 , , October 16 , , Cincinnati Royals, Cincinnati , , 110–125 , , Alexander Memorial Coliseum , , 0–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="ccffcc" , 2 , , October 19 , , Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee , , 125–107 , , Alexander Memorial Coliseum , , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Southern California
The University of Southern California (USC, SC, or Southern Cal) is a Private university, private research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. Founded in 1880 by Robert M. Widney, it is the oldest private research university in California, and has an enrollment of more than 49,000 students. The university is composed of one Liberal arts education, liberal arts school, the University of Southern California academics, Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, and 22 Undergraduate education, undergraduate, Graduate school, graduate, and professional schools, enrolling roughly 21,000 undergraduate and 28,500 Postgraduate education, post-graduate students from all fifty U.S. states and more than 115 countries. It is a member of the Association of American Universities, which it joined in 1969. USC sponsors a variety of intercollegiate sports and competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Big Ten Conference. Members of USC's sports ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Hewitt (basketball)
William Severlyn Hewitt (born August 8, 1944) is an American former professional basketball player. A 6'7" small forward from the University of Southern California, Hewitt played six seasons (1968–1973;1974–1975) in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, Detroit Pistons, Buffalo Braves, and Chicago Bulls. He earned NBA All-Rookie Team honors during the 1968–69 NBA season after averaging 7.2 points per game for the Lakers. Career statistics NBA Source Regular season {, class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%; text-align:right;" !Year !Team !GP !GS !MPG !FG% !FT% !RPG !APG !SPG !BPG !PPG , - , style="text-align:left;", , style="text-align:left;", L.A. Lakers , 75 , , , , 19.4 , , .453 , , .575 , , 4.4 , , 1.0 , , , , , , 7.2 , - , style="text-align:left;", , style="text-align:left;", L.A. Lakers , 20 , , , , 23.9 , , .284 , , .516 , , 7.1 , , 1.4 , , , , , , 3.3 , - , style="text-align:left;" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
