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1972–73 Milwaukee Bucks Season
The 1972–73 NBA season was the Bucks' fifth season in the NBA. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z – clinched division title :y – clinched division title :x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log , -style="background:#bbffbb;" , 1 , , October 13, 1972 , , @ Phoenix W 117–105, , , , Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum , 1–0 , -style="background:#bbffbb;" , 2 , , October 14, 1972 , , @ Golden State W 117–105, , , , Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena , 2–0 , -style="background:#fcc;" , 3 , , October 17, 1972 , , @ Portland L 108–117, , , , Memorial Coliseum , 2–1 , -style="background:#bbffbb;" , 4 , , October 20, 1972 , , Detroit W 109–89, , , , Milwaukee Arena , 3–1 , -style="background:#bbffbb;" , 5 , , October 21, 1972 , , @ Buffalo W 91–63, , , , Buffalo Memorial Auditorium , 4–1 , -style="background:#bbffbb;" , 6 , , October 22, 1972 , , @ Cle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Costello
Lawrence Ronald Costello (July 2, 1931 – December 13, 2001) was an American professional basketball player and coach. He played for the Philadelphia Warriors and the Syracuse Nationals / Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA, and the Wilkes-Barre Barons of the EPBL. He served as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks and the Chicago Bulls. A six-time All-Star, Costello was the National Basketball Association's last two-handed set shooter. As the inaugural coach of the Bucks, he led them to a championship in their third season of existence in 1971, the fastest run for an expansion team in NBA history. In ten seasons as a coach, Costello reached the postseason six times, while winning 37 of his 60 postseason games as coach, for a winning percentage of 61.7%, ninth best in NBA history. In 2022, Costello was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor. Playing career Costello attended at Niagara University after growing up in Minoa, New York (born to parents that were b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hubie Brown
Hubert Jude Brown (born September 25, 1933) is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and analyst. Brown is a two-time NBA Coach of the Year, the honors separated by 26 years. Brown was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2005. Following his retirement from coaching, Brown worked as a television analyst for CBS, TNT, ESPN and ABC. Brown called his final game on February 9, 2025. Early life Brown was born on September 25, 1933, in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. His family moved to Elizabeth, New Jersey, when he was three years old and grew up there, living in a small apartment building without a telephone. Brown, an only child, has said that his father, Charlie, who worked at the shipyards, was a "demanding man." He graduated from St. Mary of the Assumption High School in 1951. While he was in high school, St. Mary won state championships in football, basketball and baseball. College career Brown played college basketball and baseb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1972–73 Phoenix Suns Season
The 1972–73 Phoenix Suns season was the fifth for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association, as well as the first season with Al McCoy taking on broadcasting duties for the team. The season began under head coach Butch Van Breda Kolff for the first seven games, before Jerry Colangelo finished coaching duties for the team. All home games were played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Charlie Scott had played in six games for the Suns one season ago, after a late-season switch to the NBA from the ABA, and his first full season with the Suns was arguably his best. Scott was named to his first NBA All-Star Team, joining teammate Connie Hawkins, who was selected to his fourth and final All-Star Game of his NBA career. In addition to Scott leading the Suns with his 6.1 assist per game average, his 2,048-season-point total was fifth in the league (and the only 2,000+-point season of his career). His average of 25.3 points per contest was sixth-best in the NBA. Cen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1972–73 Philadelphia 76ers Season
Year 197 ( CXCVII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Magius and Rufinus (or, less frequently, year 950 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 197 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * February 19 – Battle of Lugdunum: Emperor Septimius Severus defeats the self-proclaimed emperor Clodius Albinus at Lugdunum (modern Lyon). Albinus commits suicide; legionaries sack the town. * Septimius Severus returns to Rome and has about 30 of Albinus's supporters in the Senate executed. After his victory he declares himself the adopted son of the late Marcus Aurelius. * Septimius Severus forms new naval units, manning all the triremes in Italy with heavily armed troops for war in the East. His soldiers embark on an artificial canal between the Tigris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1972–73 Los Angeles Lakers Season
The 1972–73 NBA season was the Lakers' 25th season in the National Basketball Association, NBA and 13th season in Los Angeles. During the previous season (1971–1972), the Lakers had posted the List of National Basketball Association longest winning streaks, longest winning streak in NBA history with 33 straight victories. In the 1972 NBA Finals, the Lakers had defeated 1971-72 New York Knicks season, New York Knicks in five games to win their sixth NBA Championship. However, even though the Lakers managed to make to the 1973 NBA Finals, NBA Finals for a second consecutive time, they proved unable to repeat as champions. The Knicks defeated them in five games. Following the season, Wilt Chamberlain retired. Offseason Draft picks Roster Regular season The defending champion Lakers returned intact, albeit another year older. They staged another season long battle for best record in the Western Conference with the Milwaukee Bucks. Both teams ended up with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1972–73 Kansas City-Omaha Kings Season
Year 197 ( CXCVII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Magius and Rufinus (or, less frequently, year 950 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 197 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * February 19 – Battle of Lugdunum: Emperor Septimius Severus defeats the self-proclaimed emperor Clodius Albinus at Lugdunum (modern Lyon). Albinus commits suicide; legionaries sack the town. * Septimius Severus returns to Rome and has about 30 of Albinus's supporters in the Senate executed. After his victory he declares himself the adopted son of the late Marcus Aurelius. * Septimius Severus forms new naval units, manning all the triremes in Italy with heavily armed troops for war in the East. His soldiers embark on an artificial canal between the Tigris a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1972–73 Cleveland Cavaliers Season
The 1972–73 Cleveland Cavaliers season was the third season of NBA basketball in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers finished the season with a 32–50 record, finishing last in the Central Division and 6th Eastern Conference. This was the 2nd consecutive year with a total win increase. Lenny Wilkens led the team in assists and was named an All-Star. Offseason Trades August 23: Guard Lenny Wilkens and forward Barry Clemens obtained from the Seattle SuperSonics in exchange for guard Butch Beard. September 21: Cavaliers trade the rights to 1971 second-round draft choice Steve Hawes to the Houston Rockets in exchange for a future undisclosed draft choice. Draft picks * Note: This table only lists players drafted through the second round. Roster Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log Awards and records * Dwight Davis, NBA All-Rookie Team 1st Team References * Cleveland Cavaliers on Basketball Reference {{DEFAULTSORT:1972 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1972–73 Chicago Bulls Season
The 1972–73 NBA season was the Bulls' seventh 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 30 , @ Los Angeles L 104–107 (OT), Bob Love (21) , Dennis Awtrey (15) , Dennis Awtrey (6) , The Forum16,341 , 0–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 2 , April 1 , @ Los Angeles L 93–108, Bob Love (32) , Chet Walker (11) , Tom Boerwinkle (9) , The Forum17,368 , 0–2 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 3 , April 6 , Los Angeles W 96–86, Chet Walker (30) , Dennis Awtrey (14) , Norm Van Lier (8) , Chicago Stadium14,606 , 1–2 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 4 , April 8 , Los Angeles W 98–94, Bob Love (38) , Bob Love (13) , Bob Love (6) , Chicago Stadium14,181 , 2–2 , - align="center" bg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1972–73 Buffalo Braves Season
The 1972–73 Buffalo Braves season was the 3rd season of the Buffalo Braves of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Despite finishing with a worse record than their previous 2 seasons, their 21–61 record was good enough for 3rd place. The Braves showed improvement under new Coach Jack Ramsay. Rookie center Bob McAdoo provided the silver lining by winning the Rookie of the Year Award with 18.0 points per game and 9.1 rebounds per game. During the fifth game of the season versus the Boston Celtics on October 20, 1972, the team set an NBA record which still stands for most points in a single quarter with 58, and still managed to lose 126–118. Draft picks Roster Roster Notes * Center Cornell Warner and guard Walt Hazzard played in only 4 games and 9 games respectively before being waived in November. * Guard Harold Fox played in only 10 games before being waived in December. * Guard Dave Wohl came back to the franchise, now known as the Los Angeles Cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |