The 1969-70 Seattle SuperSonics season marked the franchise’s third year in the NBA. Under head coach Lenny Wilkens, who was also a player-coach, the SuperSonics aimed to build on their previous campaigns. The team played their home games at the Seattle Center Coliseum, drawing a loyal fan base eager for success.
Throughout the season, the SuperSonics showed signs of promise, finishing with a record of 36 wins and 46 losses. This performance placed them in sixth position in the Western Division. Lenny Wilkens played a pivotal role not only from the sidelines but also on the court, leading the team in assists and offering veteran leadership.
Key players included Bob Rule, who provided a significant impact by leading the team in scoring and rebounding. His efforts were instrumental in several close games, showcasing his ability to dominate in the paint. Meanwhile, Dick Snyder contributed as a reliable scoring option, adding depth to the team’s offensive capabilities.
Despite missing the playoffs, the season was notable for the development of young talent and the experience gained by the roster. The SuperSonics’ performance laid the groundwork for future improvement, as they continued to build a competitive team in the league. The 1969-70 season highlighted the potential within the squad and set the stage for further growth in the coming years.
- Regular Season Record: 36-46
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Stats for 1969-70 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Bob Rule | 80 | 24.6 | 10.3 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Lenny Wilkens | 75 | 17.8 | 5.0 | 9.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Bob Boozer | 82 | 15.2 | 8.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Dick Snyder | 76 | 13.6 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| John Tresvant | 49 | 12.6 | 7.4 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Tom Meschery | 80 | 12.3 | 8.2 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Art Harris | 5 | 12.0 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Lucius Allen | 81 | 9.8 | 2.6 | 4.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Barry Clemens | 78 | 8.3 | 4.1 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Erwin Mueller | 4 | 7.5 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Lee Winfield | 65 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Dorie Murrey | 81 | 5.5 | 4.4 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Rod Thorn | 19 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Al Hairston | 3 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Joe Kennedy | 14 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Seattle SuperSonics 1969-70 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1969-70 season for the Seattle SuperSonics.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 1969 | @ New York Knicks | L 126-101 | |
| Oct 15, 1969 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 124-119 | |
| Oct 18, 1969 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 131-126 | |
| Oct 19, 1969 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 130-106 | |
| Oct 25, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 130-106 | |
| Oct 28, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 116-114 | |
| Oct 31, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 129-121 | |
| Nov 02, 1969 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 125-113 | |
| Nov 04, 1969 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 116-102 | |
| Nov 07, 1969 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 126-112 | |
| Nov 08, 1969 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 125-117 | |
| Nov 11, 1969 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 106-100 | |
| Nov 13, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 117-113 | |
| Nov 14, 1969 | @ San Diego Rockets | L 148-112 | |
| Nov 15, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 146-136 | |
| Nov 19, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 137-116 | |
| Nov 21, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 117-115 | |
| Nov 23, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 125-116 | |
| Nov 24, 1969 | @ San Diego Rockets | L 112-105 | |
| Nov 25, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 114-106 | |
| Nov 29, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 130-129 | |
| Nov 30, 1969 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 116-108 | |
| Dec 02, 1969 | @ New York Knicks | L 129-109 | |
| Dec 03, 1969 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 118-117 | |
| Dec 04, 1969 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 119-111 | |
| Dec 05, 1969 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 131-98 | |
| Dec 06, 1969 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 132-129 | |
| Dec 09, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 109-104 | |
| Dec 11, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 112-105 | |
| Dec 12, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 130-116 | |
| Dec 14, 1969 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 131-127 | |
| Dec 16, 1969 | @ San Francisco Warriors | L 125-119 | |
| Dec 17, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 117-104 | |
| Dec 19, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 123-116 | |
| Dec 21, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 112-96 | |
| Dec 23, 1969 | @ San Francisco Warriors | L 119-115 | |
| Dec 26, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 122-112 | |
| Dec 27, 1969 | @ New York Knicks | L 119-117 | |
| Dec 30, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 134-121 | |
| Jan 01, 1970 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 114-111 | |
| Jan 03, 1970 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 126-109 | |
| Jan 04, 1970 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 116-110 | |
| Jan 06, 1970 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 101-97 | |
| Jan 09, 1970 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 135-132 | |
| Jan 10, 1970 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 129-128 | |
| Jan 13, 1970 | @ Boston Celtics | L 111-102 | |
| Jan 14, 1970 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 122-110 | |
| Jan 16, 1970 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 119-103 | |
| Jan 17, 1970 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 134-131 | |
| Jan 22, 1970 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 129-120 | |
| Jan 23, 1970 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 128-100 | |
| Jan 24, 1970 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 122-121 | |
| Jan 28, 1970 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 120-119 | |
| Jan 29, 1970 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 105-101 | |
| Jan 30, 1970 | @ San Diego Rockets | L 119-117 | |
| Feb 01, 1970 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 118-116 | |
| Feb 03, 1970 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 120-115 | |
| Feb 04, 1970 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 121-115 | |
| Feb 06, 1970 | @ Boston Celtics | L 127-117 | |
| Feb 07, 1970 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 113-109 | |
| Feb 08, 1970 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 118-117 | |
| Feb 11, 1970 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 119-117 | |
| Feb 13, 1970 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 141-138 | |
| Feb 17, 1970 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 129-118 | |
| Feb 18, 1970 | @ San Diego Rockets | L 122-119 | |
| Feb 20, 1970 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 127-125 | |
| Feb 21, 1970 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 140-127 | |
| Feb 22, 1970 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 131-127 | |
| Feb 24, 1970 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 130-122 | |
| Feb 25, 1970 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 120-112 | |
| Feb 27, 1970 | @ San Francisco Warriors | W 107-99 | |
| Feb 28, 1970 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 140-104 | |
| Mar 03, 1970 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 126-114 | |
| Mar 06, 1970 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 126-122 | |
| Mar 08, 1970 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 109-106 | |
| Mar 09, 1970 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 124-105 | |
| Mar 10, 1970 | @ New York Knicks | L 117-99 | |
| Mar 13, 1970 | @ New York Knicks | W 115-103 | |
| Mar 15, 1970 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 116-113 | |
| Mar 17, 1970 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 109-102 | |
| Mar 20, 1970 | @ Boston Celtics | W 123-119 | |
| Mar 22, 1970 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 121-118 |