The 1967-68 season marked the inaugural campaign for the Seattle SuperSonics in the NBA. As an expansion team, the SuperSonics faced the challenge of building a competitive squad from scratch. Under the guidance of head coach Al Bianchi, the team finished with a record of 23 wins and 59 losses. This placed them sixth in the Western Division, reflecting typical struggles of a new franchise adapting to the league’s competitive environment.
Key players for the SuperSonics included Walt Hazzard, who led the team in scoring with an average of 24.0 points per game. His performance was a bright spot in the team’s challenging season, showcasing his ability to lead offensively. Additionally, Bob Rule emerged as a significant contributor, averaging 18.1 points and 9.5 rebounds per game, providing the team with a strong presence in the paint.
Despite the team’s struggles, the season laid the groundwork for future development. The SuperSonics played their home games at the Seattle Center Coliseum, quickly establishing a dedicated fan base eager to support their new team. While the first season’s results were modest, the foundation was set for the franchise’s growth and eventual success in the league. The 1967-68 season thus remains a pivotal chapter in the history of the Seattle SuperSonics, highlighting the early challenges and building blocks of the franchise.
- Regular Season Record: 23-59
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Stats for 1967-68 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Walt Hazzard | 79 | 24.0 | 4.2 | 6.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Bob Rule | 82 | 18.1 | 9.5 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Rod Thorn | 66 | 15.2 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Tom Meschery | 82 | 14.5 | 10.2 | 2.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Al Tucker | 82 | 12.9 | 7.4 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Bob Weiss | 82 | 9.8 | 1.8 | 4.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Tommy Kron | 76 | 9.7 | 4.6 | 3.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Dorie Murrey | 81 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| George Wilson | 77 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Bud Olsen | 73 | 3.8 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Henry Akin | 36 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Plummer Lott | 44 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Seattle SuperSonics 1967-68 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1967-68 season for the Seattle SuperSonics.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 1967 | @ San Francisco Warriors | L 144-116 | |
| Oct 20, 1967 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 121-114 | |
| Oct 21, 1967 | @ San Diego Rockets | W 117-110 | |
| Oct 22, 1967 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 106-94 | |
| Oct 24, 1967 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 136-125 | |
| Oct 27, 1967 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 132-115 | |
| Oct 28, 1967 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 116-109 | |
| Oct 31, 1967 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 114-104 | |
| Nov 01, 1967 | @ San Diego Rockets | L 139-125 | |
| Nov 02, 1967 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 119-105 | |
| Nov 03, 1967 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 134-100 | |
| Nov 07, 1967 | @ San Francisco Warriors | L 126-112 | |
| Nov 08, 1967 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 111-96 | |
| Nov 09, 1967 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 119-118 | |
| Nov 11, 1967 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 134-129 | |
| Nov 14, 1967 | @ Boston Celtics | L 114-111 | |
| Nov 17, 1967 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 130-124 | |
| Nov 19, 1967 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 132-130 | |
| Nov 20, 1967 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 120-118 | |
| Nov 21, 1967 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 137-132 | |
| Nov 23, 1967 | @ Boston Celtics | W 133-106 | |
| Nov 24, 1967 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 153-133 | |
| Nov 25, 1967 | @ New York Knicks | L 111-110 | |
| Nov 28, 1967 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 111-108 | |
| Dec 01, 1967 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 133-109 | |
| Dec 03, 1967 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 123-109 | |
| Dec 05, 1967 | @ San Francisco Warriors | L 133-121 | |
| Dec 08, 1967 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 115-114 | |
| Dec 10, 1967 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 133-123 | |
| Dec 12, 1967 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 118-107 | |
| Dec 15, 1967 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 122-115 | |
| Dec 17, 1967 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 139-124 | |
| Dec 18, 1967 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 140-122 | |
| Dec 19, 1967 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 118-114 | |
| Dec 20, 1967 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 160-122 | |
| Dec 22, 1967 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 120-108 | |
| Dec 23, 1967 | @ San Francisco Warriors | L 131-124 | |
| Dec 24, 1967 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 127-113 | |
| Dec 25, 1967 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 118-112 | |
| Dec 26, 1967 | @ New York Knicks | W 137-135 | |
| Dec 28, 1967 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 143-125 | |
| Dec 31, 1967 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 126-124 | |
| Jan 01, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 115-94 | |
| Jan 05, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 128-121 | |
| Jan 06, 1968 | @ San Diego Rockets | W 122-104 | |
| Jan 08, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 119-113 | |
| Jan 10, 1968 | @ Boston Celtics | L 123-110 | |
| Jan 15, 1968 | @ New York Knicks | W 129-113 | |
| Jan 16, 1968 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 142-116 | |
| Jan 19, 1968 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 133-119 | |
| Jan 20, 1968 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 120-115 | |
| Jan 21, 1968 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 154-123 | |
| Jan 28, 1968 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 135-126 | |
| Jan 30, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 128-116 | |
| Feb 01, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 113-110 | |
| Feb 02, 1968 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 151-113 | |
| Feb 04, 1968 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 137-131 | |
| Feb 05, 1968 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 132-129 | |
| Feb 08, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 115-110 | |
| Feb 11, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 146-118 | |
| Feb 14, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 149-125 | |
| Feb 15, 1968 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 132-119 | |
| Feb 16, 1968 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 147-118 | |
| Feb 17, 1968 | @ New York Knicks | L 134-111 | |
| Feb 20, 1968 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 140-108 | |
| Feb 21, 1968 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 108-106 | |
| Feb 23, 1968 | @ San Diego Rockets | W 127-122 | |
| Feb 24, 1968 | @ Boston Celtics | L 141-137 | |
| Mar 02, 1968 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 127-121 | |
| Mar 03, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 138-128 | |
| Mar 05, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 126-121 | |
| Mar 07, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 150-133 | |
| Mar 08, 1968 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 122-116 | |
| Mar 09, 1968 | @ San Diego Rockets | W 115-111 | |
| Mar 10, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 118-112 | |
| Mar 11, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 119-112 | |
| Mar 12, 1968 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 139-123 | |
| Mar 13, 1968 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 142-123 | |
| Mar 15, 1968 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 113-101 | |
| Mar 16, 1968 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 124-106 | |
| Mar 18, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 88-82 | |
| Mar 19, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 122-104 |