NBA
New Jersey Nets 1982-83
1982-83 champion: Philadelphia 76ers (4-0) MVP: Moses Malone
Season Story
The 1982-83 New Jersey Nets finished 49-33 (.598), ranking 7th of 23 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the First Round.
Albert King led the roster at 17.0 points per game, with Buck Williams adding 17.0.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
90.3 PPG
39.6 RPG
20.7 APG
Key Players
Albert King 17.0 PPG 5.8 RPG · 3.7 APG · 79 GP
Darwin Cook 13.2 PPG 2.9 RPG · 5.5 APG · 82 GP
Darryl Dawkins 12.0 PPG 5.2 RPG · 1.4 APG · 81 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert King | 79 | 17.0 | 5.8 | 3.7 |
| Buck Williams | 82 | 17.0 | 12.5 | 1.5 |
| Otis Birdsong | 62 | 15.1 | 2.4 | 3.9 |
| Darwin Cook | 82 | 13.2 | 2.9 | 5.5 |
| Darryl Dawkins | 81 | 12.0 | 5.2 | 1.4 |
| Mike Gminski | 80 | 7.5 | 4.8 | 0.8 |
| Mike O'Koren | 46 | 6.7 | 2.5 | 1.8 |
| Foots Walker | 79 | 4.4 | 1.7 | 3.3 |
| Len Elmore | 74 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 0.5 |
| Eddie Phillips | 48 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff | 13 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.4 |