Seattle SuperSonics 1974-75 Roster and Stats

The 1974-75 Seattle SuperSonics season marked the franchise’s eighth year in the NBA. The team was coached by Bill Russell, the legendary former player for the Boston Celtics, who had taken over the coaching duties the previous season. Under Russell’s leadership, the SuperSonics aimed to improve their standing in the league and build upon their previous season’s performance.

The SuperSonics finished the regular season with a record of 43-39. This record placed them in fourth place in the Pacific Division, which was highly competitive at the time. Despite their efforts, the Sonics did not qualify for the playoffs, as only the top two teams from each division advanced in that era. The 43 wins were a respectable total, demonstrating the team’s potential and competitiveness within the league.

Throughout the season, the SuperSonics were led by key players like Spencer Haywood, who was a dominant force on the court, averaging 22.4 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. Fred Brown also made significant contributions, adding scoring depth and averaging 16.3 points per game. The team’s performance showcased a mix of emerging talent and veteran leadership, setting the stage for future success.

Despite missing the playoffs, the 1974-75 season was a pivotal period for the SuperSonics as it laid the groundwork for their eventual rise in the late 1970s. The experience gained during this season would prove valuable in the subsequent years as the team continued to develop its roster and strategies.

Regular Season Record: 43-39
Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 2-1, Western Conference Semifinals: 2-4

Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Stats for 1974-75 Season

POINTS

Spencer Haywood

22.4

REBOUNDS

Spencer Haywood

9.3

ASSISTS

Slick Watts

6.1

	Regular Season							Playoffs
Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%
Spencer Haywood	68	22.4	9.3	2.0	0.4	1.0	0.0	9	15.7	9.0	2.0	0.4	0.8	0.0
Fred Brown	81	21.0	4.2	3.6	1.4	0.1	0.0	8	20.6	4.5	2.9	0.5	0.1	0.0
Archie Clark	77	13.9	3.1	5.6	0.9	0.0	0.0	9	11.1	3.6	3.4	0.0	0.0	0.0
Leonard Gray	75	11.5	6.3	2.2	0.5	0.2	0.0	9	9.9	5.0	2.2	0.0	0.6	0.0
Tom Burleson	82	10.1	7.0	1.4	0.5	1.2	0.0	9	20.7	10.7	1.4	0.0	1.6	0.0
Jim Fox	75	9.0	6.5	1.8	0.3	0.1	0.0	8	1.5	1.1	0.3	0.0	0.1	0.0
John Brisker	21	7.7	1.9	1.0	0.3	0.1	0.0		0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Slick Watts	82	6.8	3.2	6.1	1.5	0.1	0.0	9	11.1	3.7	7.1	0.7	0.4	0.0
Rod Derline	58	5.6	1.0	0.8	0.1	0.0	0.0	6	7.0	2.2	1.2	0.0	0.0	0.0
Tal Skinner	73	4.8	4.7	1.2	0.4	0.1	0.0	9	6.2	4.2	1.3	0.0	0.2	0.0
Wardell Jackson	56	4.3	2.4	0.5	0.3	0.1	0.0		0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Kenny McIntosh	6	3.0	2.5	1.2	0.7	0.5	0.0		0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Dean Tolson	19	2.3	1.2	0.3	0.2	0.1	0.0	4	1.0	1.8	0.3	0.0	0.0	0.0
John Hummer	43	2.2	2.4	0.9	0.1	0.1	0.0	6	0.0	1.5	0.7	0.0	0.0	0.0

Seattle SuperSonics in the 1975 NBA Playoffs

Playoffs First Round vs. Seattle SuperSonics

In the 1975 NBA Playoffs, the Seattle SuperSonics faced the Detroit Pistons in the first round, marking their first playoff appearance in franchise history. The series was a best-of-three, and the SuperSonics emerged victorious, winning 2-1, largely thanks to the dynamic performances of Fred Brown and Spencer Haywood. This victory not only advanced them to the conference semifinals but also set the stage for the team's growing reputation as a formidable playoff contender in the late 1970s.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Apr 08, 1975	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 90-77	Fred Brown (23 pts)
Apr 10, 1975	@ Detroit Pistons	L 122-106	Fred Brown (30 pts)
Apr 12, 1975	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 100-93	Tom Burleson (26 pts)

Playoffs Second Round vs. Golden State Warriors

In the 1975 NBA Playoffs, the Seattle SuperSonics made a strong showing by advancing to the second round, where they faced the Golden State Warriors. Despite the efforts of team leaders like Spencer Haywood and Fred Brown, the SuperSonics were ultimately outmatched by the eventual NBA champions, losing the series 4-2. This playoff run showcased Seattle's potential and set the stage for future success in the late 1970s.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Apr 14, 1975	@ Golden State Warriors	L 123-96	Leonard Gray (20 pts)
Apr 16, 1975	@ Golden State Warriors	W 100-99	Spencer Haywood (28 pts)
Apr 17, 1975	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 105-96	Tom Burleson (25 pts)
Apr 19, 1975	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 111-94	Fred Brown (37 pts)
Apr 22, 1975	@ Golden State Warriors	L 124-100	Archie Clark (15 pts)
Apr 24, 1975	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 105-96	Slick Watts (24 pts)

Seattle SuperSonics 1974-75 Regular Season Game Log

Here is the game log for the 1974-75 season for the Seattle SuperSonics.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Oct 17, 1974	@ Phoenix Suns	L 114-97	Archie Clark (27 pts)
Oct 18, 1974	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 100-95	Spencer Haywood (23 pts)
Oct 20, 1974	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 100-93	Fred Brown (31 pts)
Oct 23, 1974	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 107-97	Archie Clark (19 pts)
Oct 25, 1974	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 106-97	Spencer Haywood (27 pts)
Oct 27, 1974	@ Portland Trail Blazers	L 120-94	Fred Brown (32 pts)
Oct 30, 1974	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 117-97	Spencer Haywood (40 pts)
Nov 01, 1974	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 99-88	Spencer Haywood (28 pts)
Nov 03, 1974	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 101-89	Fred Brown (28 pts)
Nov 07, 1974	@ Golden State Warriors	W 104-93	Fred Brown (31 pts)
Nov 10, 1974	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 109-95	Spencer Haywood (27 pts)
Nov 13, 1974	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 108-103	Spencer Haywood (24 pts)
Nov 15, 1974	@ Detroit Pistons	L 117-103	Archie Clark (25 pts)
Nov 16, 1974	@ New York Knicks	L 104-94	Spencer Haywood (34 pts)
Nov 19, 1974	@ Atlanta Hawks	L 122-113	Spencer Haywood (31 pts)
Nov 20, 1974	@ New Orleans Jazz	W 99-95	Spencer Haywood (18 pts)
Nov 22, 1974	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 93-89	Spencer Haywood (32 pts)
Nov 23, 1974	@ Portland Trail Blazers	W 117-110	Fred Brown (40 pts)
Nov 24, 1974	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 124-109	Spencer Haywood (30 pts)
Nov 26, 1974	@ Cleveland Cavaliers	L 102-94	Spencer Haywood (29 pts)
Nov 27, 1974	@ Boston Celtics	L 104-99	Fred Brown (29 pts)
Nov 29, 1974	@ Philadelphia 76ers	W 121-119	Fred Brown (40 pts)
Nov 30, 1974	@ Washington Bullets	L 122-90	Archie Clark (23 pts)
Dec 02, 1974	@ Kansas City-Omaha Kings	W 110-106	Spencer Haywood (26 pts)
Dec 04, 1974	@ Milwaukee Bucks	W 112-103	Spencer Haywood (37 pts)
Dec 06, 1974	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 121-108	Fred Brown (27 pts)
Dec 07, 1974	@ Golden State Warriors	L 132-96	Spencer Haywood (20 pts)
Dec 08, 1974	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 102-95	Spencer Haywood (18 pts)
Dec 11, 1974	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 97-95	Archie Clark (22 pts)
Dec 13, 1974	@ Los Angeles Lakers	L 109-93	Fred Brown (16 pts)
Dec 17, 1974	@ Chicago Bulls	L 87-84	Fred Brown (23 pts)
Dec 18, 1974	@ Detroit Pistons	W 100-97	Fred Brown (34 pts)
Dec 22, 1974	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 108-90	Spencer Haywood (25 pts)
Dec 27, 1974	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 108-98	Fred Brown (37 pts)
Dec 29, 1974	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 121-101	Spencer Haywood (30 pts)
Jan 01, 1975	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 123-118	Spencer Haywood (32 pts)
Jan 03, 1975	@ Portland Trail Blazers	W 98-93	Fred Brown (32 pts)
Jan 04, 1975	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 111-89	Spencer Haywood (20 pts)
Jan 08, 1975	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 113-102	Spencer Haywood (38 pts)
Jan 10, 1975	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 119-94	Fred Brown (27 pts)
Jan 12, 1975	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 127-123	Fred Brown (24 pts)
Jan 16, 1975	@ Houston Rockets	W 127-125	Fred Brown (36 pts)
Jan 17, 1975	@ New Orleans Jazz	L 113-109	Jim Fox (28 pts)
Jan 19, 1975	@ Atlanta Hawks	L 117-109	Fred Brown (22 pts)
Jan 21, 1975	@ Buffalo Braves	L 118-108	Fred Brown (20 pts)
Jan 24, 1975	@ Chicago Bulls	L 86-81	Fred Brown (24 pts)
Jan 26, 1975	@ Cleveland Cavaliers	W 96-93	Fred Brown (21 pts)
Jan 29, 1975	@ Phoenix Suns	W 99-85	Fred Brown (24 pts)
Jan 31, 1975	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 106-103	John Brisker (28 pts)
Feb 01, 1975	@ Portland Trail Blazers	W 93-91	Fred Brown (28 pts)
Feb 02, 1975	@ Los Angeles Lakers	W 119-112	Archie Clark (22 pts)
Feb 05, 1975	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 107-102	Fred Brown (18 pts)
Feb 06, 1975	@ Phoenix Suns	L 112-105	Fred Brown (36 pts)
Feb 07, 1975	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 99-76	Spencer Haywood (22 pts)
Feb 09, 1975	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 99-93	Spencer Haywood (29 pts)
Feb 12, 1975	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 104-103	Spencer Haywood (31 pts)
Feb 14, 1975	@ Portland Trail Blazers	L 90-88	Spencer Haywood (23 pts)
Feb 16, 1975	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 109-87	Spencer Haywood (24 pts)
Feb 19, 1975	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 121-95	Tom Burleson (28 pts)
Feb 21, 1975	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 110-108	Spencer Haywood (39 pts)
Feb 23, 1975	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 114-100	Fred Brown (25 pts)
Feb 25, 1975	@ New York Knicks	W 102-101	Spencer Haywood (37 pts)
Feb 26, 1975	@ Washington Bullets	L 104-98	Spencer Haywood (20 pts)
Feb 28, 1975	@ Philadelphia 76ers	L 112-111	Spencer Haywood (32 pts)
Mar 02, 1975	@ Boston Celtics	W 104-97	Spencer Haywood (30 pts)
Mar 04, 1975	@ Buffalo Braves	L 104-97	Leonard Gray (33 pts)
Mar 06, 1975	@ Milwaukee Bucks	L 102-92	Fred Brown (25 pts)
Mar 08, 1975	@ Kansas City-Omaha Kings	W 103-99	Fred Brown (24 pts)
Mar 11, 1975	@ Houston Rockets	W 122-117	Leonard Gray (25 pts)
Mar 14, 1975	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 125-105	Spencer Haywood (22 pts)
Mar 15, 1975	@ Golden State Warriors	L 120-84	Fred Brown (23 pts)
Mar 16, 1975	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 97-94	Fred Brown (37 pts)
Mar 19, 1975	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 101-100	Leonard Gray (20 pts)
Mar 21, 1975	@ Los Angeles Lakers	L 112-109	Archie Clark (29 pts)
Mar 23, 1975	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 102-96	Spencer Haywood (23 pts)
Mar 26, 1975	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 110-89	Archie Clark (24 pts)
Mar 28, 1975	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 96-92	Tom Burleson (22 pts)
Mar 30, 1975	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 98-88	Spencer Haywood (40 pts)
Apr 02, 1975	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 99-96	Spencer Haywood (25 pts)
Apr 04, 1975	@ Los Angeles Lakers	W 111-102	Tom Burleson (25 pts)
Apr 05, 1975	@ Golden State Warriors	W 109-108	Tom Burleson (29 pts)
Apr 06, 1975	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 114-111	Archie Clark (31 pts)

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