NBA
New Jersey Nets 1987-88
1987-88 champion: Los Angeles Lakers (4-3) MVP: Michael Jordan Finals MVP: James Worthy
Season Story
The 1987-88 New Jersey Nets finished 19-63 (.232), ranking 22nd of 23 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Buck Williams led the roster at 18.3 points per game, with Orlando Woolridge adding 16.4.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
66.1 PPG
24.8 RPG
16.8 APG
Key Players
John Bagley 12.0 PPG 3.1 RPG · 5.8 APG · 82 GP
Dennis Hopson 9.6 PPG 2.3 RPG · 1.9 APG · 61 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buck Williams | 70 | 18.3 | 11.9 | 1.6 |
| Orlando Woolridge | 19 | 16.4 | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| John Bagley | 82 | 12.0 | 3.1 | 5.8 |
| Otis Birdsong | 67 | 10.9 | 2.5 | 3.3 |
| Dennis Hopson | 61 | 9.6 | 2.3 | 1.9 |
| Pearl Washington | 68 | 9.3 | 1.7 | 3.0 |
| Adrian Branch | 20 | 6.7 | 2.4 | 0.8 |
| Dallas Comegys | 75 | 5.6 | 2.9 | 0.9 |
| Jamie Waller | 9 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 0.3 |
| Mike O'Koren | 4 | 4.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Kevin McKenna | 31 | 4.1 | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| Duane Washington | 15 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 2.3 |
| Chris Engler | 54 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 0.3 |