The 1968-69 Seattle SuperSonics season marked the franchise’s second year in the National Basketball Association. Under the leadership of head coach Al Bianchi, the team looked to improve upon their inaugural season. The SuperSonics played their home games at the Seattle Center Coliseum, where they drew a dedicated fan base eager to see competitive basketball.
Seattle completed the regular season with a record of 30 wins and 52 losses. This performance placed them fifth in the Western Division, and they did not qualify for the playoffs. The team struggled with consistency throughout the season, which was reflected in their sub-.500 record. Despite the challenges, the season provided valuable experience for the young franchise.
The SuperSonics were led by All-Star guard Lenny Wilkens, who was a standout performer and provided veteran leadership. Wilkens averaged 22.4 points, 8.2 assists, and 6.2 rebounds per game, showcasing his all-around ability. Rookie forward Bob Rule also made a significant impact, averaging 18.1 points and 9.5 rebounds per game, and establishing himself as a key player for the future.
While the 1968-69 season did not result in playoff contention, it was a developmental year for the SuperSonics. The experience gained during this season laid the groundwork for future success, as the franchise continued to build and strengthen its roster in the competitive NBA landscape.
- Regular Season Record: 30-52
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Stats for 1968-69 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Bob Rule | 82 | 24.0 | 11.5 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Lenny Wilkens | 82 | 22.4 | 6.2 | 8.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Tom Meschery | 82 | 14.0 | 10.0 | 2.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| John Tresvant | 26 | 13.6 | 10.3 | 2.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Art Harris | 80 | 12.4 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Rod Thorn | 29 | 11.5 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Al Tucker | 56 | 10.3 | 5.6 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Bob Kauffman | 82 | 7.8 | 5.9 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Erwin Mueller | 26 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Joe Kennedy | 72 | 6.2 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Dorie Murrey | 38 | 5.6 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Tommy Kron | 76 | 5.1 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Al Hairston | 39 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Plummer Lott | 21 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Seattle SuperSonics 1968-69 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1968-69 season for the Seattle SuperSonics.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 1968 | @ San Diego Rockets | L 128-110 | |
| Oct 18, 1968 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 116-107 | |
| Oct 19, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 107-95 | |
| Oct 21, 1968 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 111-104 | |
| Oct 23, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 118-117 | |
| Oct 25, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 123-112 | |
| Oct 27, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 126-114 | |
| Oct 30, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 115-108 | |
| Nov 02, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 101-95 | |
| Nov 03, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 122-108 | |
| Nov 06, 1968 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 127-118 | |
| Nov 07, 1968 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 120-105 | |
| Nov 08, 1968 | @ Boston Celtics | W 114-112 | |
| Nov 09, 1968 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 114-94 | |
| Nov 11, 1968 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 127-117 | |
| Nov 12, 1968 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 127-114 | |
| Nov 13, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 142-113 | |
| Nov 15, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 128-124 | |
| Nov 16, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 123-119 | |
| Nov 17, 1968 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 105-94 | |
| Nov 20, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 139-92 | |
| Nov 22, 1968 | @ San Diego Rockets | L 126-111 | |
| Nov 23, 1968 | @ San Francisco Warriors | L 132-119 | |
| Nov 24, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 141-120 | |
| Nov 25, 1968 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 123-113 | |
| Nov 26, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 99-98 | |
| Nov 28, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 115-103 | |
| Dec 02, 1968 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 118-108 | |
| Dec 03, 1968 | @ San Francisco Warriors | L 127-122 | |
| Dec 06, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 109-100 | |
| Dec 07, 1968 | @ San Francisco Warriors | W 115-107 | |
| Dec 12, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 93-91 | |
| Dec 14, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 136-120 | |
| Dec 15, 1968 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 115-114 | |
| Dec 18, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 115-111 | |
| Dec 20, 1968 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 100-92 | |
| Dec 21, 1968 | @ New York Knicks | L 131-105 | |
| Dec 25, 1968 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 118-112 | |
| Dec 26, 1968 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 126-96 | |
| Dec 28, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 111-108 | |
| Dec 29, 1968 | @ New York Knicks | L 120-112 | |
| Dec 30, 1968 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 120-118 | |
| Jan 04, 1969 | @ San Diego Rockets | L 122-105 | |
| Jan 06, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 121-97 | |
| Jan 07, 1969 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 116-112 | |
| Jan 09, 1969 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 119-110 | |
| Jan 10, 1969 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 115-104 | |
| Jan 11, 1969 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 119-86 | |
| Jan 17, 1969 | @ New York Knicks | L 114-94 | |
| Jan 18, 1969 | @ Boston Celtics | L 111-97 | |
| Jan 21, 1969 | @ New York Knicks | L 113-106 | |
| Jan 22, 1969 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 98-94 | |
| Jan 27, 1969 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 128-107 | |
| Jan 29, 1969 | @ Boston Celtics | W 124-122 | |
| Jan 30, 1969 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 144-118 | |
| Jan 31, 1969 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 119-112 | |
| Feb 01, 1969 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 111-96 | |
| Feb 03, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 114-107 | |
| Feb 04, 1969 | @ San Francisco Warriors | W 116-111 | |
| Feb 05, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 119-115 | |
| Feb 07, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 102-97 | |
| Feb 09, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 121-120 | |
| Feb 12, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 109-92 | |
| Feb 16, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 127-119 | |
| Feb 18, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 114-113 | |
| Feb 19, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 131-124 | |
| Feb 21, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 115-109 | |
| Feb 23, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 118-116 | |
| Feb 25, 1969 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 114-111 | |
| Feb 26, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 124-122 | |
| Mar 01, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 134-122 | |
| Mar 03, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 113-107 | |
| Mar 04, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 130-116 | |
| Mar 08, 1969 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 138-117 | |
| Mar 12, 1969 | @ San Diego Rockets | W 125-112 | |
| Mar 13, 1969 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 141-118 | |
| Mar 15, 1969 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 101-83 | |
| Mar 16, 1969 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 131-127 | |
| Mar 18, 1969 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 130-120 | |
| Mar 19, 1969 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 136-115 | |
| Mar 21, 1969 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 110-104 | |
| Mar 22, 1969 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 134-127 |