NBA
New Jersey Nets 1986-87
1986-87 champion: Los Angeles Lakers (4-2) MVP: Magic Johnson
Season Story
The 1986-87 New Jersey Nets finished 24-58 (.293), ranking 22nd of 23 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Orlando Woolridge led the roster at 20.7 points per game, with Buck Williams adding 18.0.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
107.9 PPG
43.2 RPG
24.3 APG
Key Players
Tony Brown 11.3 PPG 2.8 RPG · 3.4 APG · 77 GP
Ray Williams 9.9 PPG 2.3 RPG · 5.8 APG · 32 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Woolridge | 75 | 20.7 | 4.9 | 3.5 |
| Buck Williams | 82 | 18.0 | 12.5 | 1.6 |
| Mike Gminski | 72 | 16.4 | 8.8 | 1.4 |
| Tony Brown | 77 | 11.3 | 2.8 | 3.4 |
| Ray Williams | 32 | 9.9 | 2.3 | 5.8 |
| Albert King | 61 | 9.5 | 3.5 | 1.7 |
| Darryl Dawkins | 6 | 9.5 | 3.2 | 0.3 |
| Dwayne Washington | 72 | 8.6 | 1.8 | 4.2 |
| James Bailey | 34 | 8.3 | 4.0 | 0.6 |
| Leon Wood | 76 | 7.3 | 1.6 | 4.9 |
| Kevin McKenna | 56 | 7.2 | 1.4 | 1.7 |
| Ben Coleman | 68 | 6.6 | 4.2 | 0.5 |
| Otis Birdsong | 7 | 6.3 | 1.0 | 2.4 |
| Jeff Turner | 76 | 5.0 | 2.6 | 0.8 |
| Pace Mannion | 23 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 2.0 |