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1971–72 Portland Trail Blazers Season
The 1971–72 Portland Trail Blazers season was the second season of the Portland Trail Blazers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Geoff Petrie missed 22 games due to injury. Petrie who averaged 24.8 points per game in his rookie season would drop nearly 6 points per game as the Blazers finished with an NBA worst record of 18–64. One of the highlights of the season was Sidney Wicks. He would win the Rookie of the Year with a team best 24.5 points per game. Before the start of the season, Blazers guard Rick Adelman was named captain, making him the first in franchise history. Portland head coach Rolland Todd was fired on February 2, 1972, and replaced by Stu Inman, the Blazers director of player personnel. Todd's dismissal came in the wake of a 129–117 loss to the Phoenix Suns the day before. Portland players were allegedly upset with team management for placing guard Willie McCarter on waivers. Sidney Wicks was accused by Todd and Inman of playing lackadaisical de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolland Todd
Rolland Douglas Todd (born April 26, 1934) is a former player and coach in the National Basketball Association, and a former player in the American Basketball League (1961–63), American Basketball League, who also coached basketball at University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). He was the first coach of the then-expansion Portland Trail Blazers, leading the team to a 29–53 record in its inaugural season (best of the three expansion clubs who entered the NBA that year); though was let go the next season when the team failed to improve. According to ''Sports Illustrated'' his nickname while coaching the Blazers was "Mod Todd". Early life Todd grew up in Strathmore, California, the oldest of four children. He attended Fresno State College where he “was a star 6-4 guard at Fresno State in the mid-1950s, leading the Bulldogs to a 19-8 record and the California Collegiate Athletic Association championship as a senior in 1957-58.” His roommate and teammate for three years was Jer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willie McCarter
Willie J. McCarter (July 26, 1946 – April 18, 2023) was an American basketball player. He was a , guard. He played at Drake University, averaging 19.9 ppg in three seasons. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 12th pick in the 1969 NBA draft, and played three seasons with the Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers. After his NBA career ended in 1972, he became the coach at Harper Creek High School in Battle Creek, Michigan. In January 1973, he signed to play with the Grand Rapids Tackers of the Continental Basketball Association, playing only when it did not conflict with his coaching. McCarter later served as head coach at the University of Detroit Mercy for three seasons from 1979 to 1982, replacing Smokey Gaines after Gaines was hired as the head basketball coach at San Diego State University. On September 23, 2005, McCarter suffered the first of three strokes within nine months. With the help of his doctors, he recovered. In February 2009, Drake University reti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1971–72 Golden State Warriors Season
The 1971–72 NBA season was the Warriors' 26th season in the National Basketball Association, NBA, the first as the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, California, Oakland, and 10th in the San Francisco Bay Area. This was also their only season to play a few home games in San Diego, as part of a brief attempt to represent the whole state of California. Offseason Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z – clinched division title :y – clinched division title :x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Playoffs , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 1 , March 28 , @ 1971–72 Milwaukee Bucks season, Milwaukee W 117–106, Jim Barnett (basketball), Jim Barnett (30) , Nate Thurmond (20) , Nate Thurmond, Thurmond, Jeff Mullins (basketball), Mullins (9) , Milwaukee Arena9,877 , 1–0 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 2 , March 30 , @ 1971–72 Milwaukee Bucks season, Milwaukee L 93–118, Nate Thurmond (32) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1971–72 Detroit Pistons Season
The 1971–72 NBA season was the Detroit Pistons' 24th season in the NBA and 15th season in the city of Detroit. The team played at Cobo Arena in downtown Detroit. The Pistons finished with a 26-56 (.317) record, 4th place in the Midwest Division. The team was led guards Dave Bing (22.6 ppg) and Jimmy Walker (21.3 ppg, NBA All-Star) and center Bob Lanier (25.7 ppg, 14.2 rpg, NBA All-Star). The season began with Butch van Breda Kolff as coach. He resigned 10 games into the season, replaced briefly by player Terry Dischinger before Earl Lloyd was named as a permanent replacement, as the team dropped from 45 wins the previous season to 26 in the 1971–72 season. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z, y – division champions :x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log See also * 1972 in Michigan References {{DEFAULTSORT:1971-72 Detroit Pistons Season Detroit Detroit Pistons seasons Detroit Pistons Detroit P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1971–72 Cleveland Cavaliers Season
The 1971–72 Cleveland Cavaliers season was the second season of NBA basketball in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers finished the season with a 23–59 record, finishing last in the Central Division and 7th in the Eastern Conference. Rookie top pick Austin Carr was named to the All-Rookie team and John Johnson and Butch Beard were named All-Stars. Offseason Trades August 13: Forward Greg Howard obtained from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for undisclosed future draft choices and an undisclosed amount of cash. Draft picks * Note: This table only lists players drafted through the second round. Roster Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log October Record: 2–8; Home: 0–6; Road: 1–2; Neutral: 1–0 November Record: 6–6; Home: 4–2; Road: 2–4 December Record: 7–10; Home: 5–4; Road: 1–6; Neutral: 1–0 January Record: 1–13; Home: 0–5; Road: 1–6; Neutral: 0–2 February Record: 4–12; Home: 3–6; Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1971–72 Cincinnati Royals Season
The 1971–72 season would be the Royals final season in Cincinnati. The franchise continued to struggle and missed the playoffs for the 5th year in a row. The Royals finished the season with a record of 30 wins and 52 losses. Prior to the season, the Royals were sold to a group of 10 businessmen from Kansas City. The new ownership group paid $5 million for the franchise and a decision was reached to move the team after the season. The franchise would relocate west where they would be reborn as the Kansas City-Omaha Kings. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log Awards and honors * Tiny Archibald, All-NBA Second Team References Royals on Basketball Reference {{DEFAULTSORT:1971-72 Cincinnati Royals Season Cincinnati Sacramento Kings seasons Cincinnati Cincinnati Cincinnati ( ; colloquially nicknamed Cincy) is a city in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. Settled in 1788, the city is loc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1971–72 Chicago Bulls Season
The 1971–72 NBA season was the Bulls' sixth season in the NBA. Offseason Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z – clinched division title :y – clinched division title :x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Playoffs , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 1 , March 28 , @ Los Angeles L 80–95, Jerry Sloan (18) , Clifford Ray (17) , Norm Van Lier (4) , The Forum17,505 , 0–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 2 , March 30 , @ Los Angeles L 124–131, Bob Love (26) , Clifford Ray (12) , Norm Van Lier (10) , The Forum17,505 , 0–2 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 3 , April 2 , Los Angeles L 101–108, Norm Van Lier (22) , Clifford Ray (20) , Norm Van Lier (8) , Chicago Stadium17,805 , 0–3 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 4 , April 4 , Los Angeles L 97–108, Clifford Ray (20) , Clifford Ray (17) , Norm Van Lier (11) , Chicago Stadium18,847 , 0–4 , - Award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1971–72 Buffalo Braves Season
A pair of rookies named Smith gave Buffalo fans reason for a bright future. The Braves repeated their 22–60 record from their inaugural season, and occupied the Atlantic Division basement. Elmore Smith and Randy Smith (basketball), Randy Smith each had out standing rookie seasons with Elmore averaging 17.3 points per game and 15.2 rebounds per game, while Randy added 13.4 points per game. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z – clinched division title :y – clinched division title :x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Player statistics ''Note: GP= Games played; MPG = Minutes per game; FG% = Field goal percentage; FT% = Free throw percentage; RPG = Rebounds per game; APG = Assists per game; PPG = Points per game'' Awards and honors * Bob Kauffman, NBA All-Star Transactions The Braves were involved in the following transactions during the 1971–72 season. Coaching Change Trades Free agents Additions S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1971–72 Boston Celtics Season
The 1971–72 NBA season was the Celtics' 26th season in the NBA. The Celtics qualified for the playoffs for the first time in 3 seasons, and won the Atlantic Division for the 1st time in franchise history. The Celtics had the fifth best team defensive rating and the fifth best team offensive rating in the NBA. Tom Heinsohn, a Celtics legend as a player, led the club in his third season as head coach. The team made its first postseason without Bill Russell since 1956, and would advance to their first conference finals before falling to the eventual runners-up and rivals New York Knicks in a five-game series. Draft picks Roster Regular season :z = clinched division title :y = clinched division title :x = clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Playoffs , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 1 , March 29 , Atlanta W 126–108, John Havlicek (32) , Dave Cowens (16) , John Havlicek (10) , Boston Garden12,815 , 1–0 , - align="center ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1971–72 Baltimore Bullets Season
The 1971–72 Baltimore Bullets season was their 11th season in the NBA and ninth season in the city of Baltimore. The Bullets would stun their fans and the entire league by trading Earl Monroe. The trade was done three games into the season and Monroe was sent to the rival New York Knicks. The Bullets received Dave Stallworth, Mike Riordan, and cash. The Bullets did not adjust well to not having Monroe as they finished the season with a 38–44 record. The losing record would still be good enough to win the Central Division. In the playoffs, the Bullets would face Monroe and the New York Knicks and be beaten by the Knicks in six games. Notably, the team had rebranded their uniforms in the offseason that saw a curving line (blue-orange-blue for the white jersey, white-blue-white for the orange jersey) with a number on the player's right shoulder while the "Bullets" wordmark was placed on the shorts. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings Record ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1971–72 Atlanta Hawks Season
The 1971–72 NBA season was the Hawks' 23rd season in the NBA and fourth season in Atlanta. Offseason Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z – clinched division title :y – clinched division title :x – clinched playoff spotRecord vs. opponents Game log Playoffs , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 1 , March 29 , @[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veterans Memorial Coliseum (2) (Portland)
Memorial Coliseum (or Veterans Memorial Coliseum in some cases) may refer to: * Alexander Memorial Coliseum, Atlanta * Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, Indiana * Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona * PeoplesBank Arena Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Hartford, Connecticut * Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Jacksonville, Florida * Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California * Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Winston-Salem, North Carolina * Memorial Coliseum (Corpus Christi), Corpus Christi, Texas * Memorial Coliseum (University of Kentucky), Lexington, Kentucky * Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, New York * New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum, New Haven, Connecticut * Winston-Salem Memorial Coliseum, Winston-Salem, North Carolina * Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Marion, Ohio) * Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland, Oregon) * Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Madison, Wisconsin) Memorial Coliseum is the former name of: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |