NBA
New Jersey Nets 1988-89
1988-89 champion: Detroit Pistons (4-0) MVP: Magic Johnson Finals MVP: Joe Dumars
Season Story
The 1988-89 New Jersey Nets finished 26-56 (.317), ranking 21st of 25 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Roy Hinson led the roster at 16.0 points per game, with Chris Morris adding 14.1.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
98.6 PPG
42.2 RPG
21.2 APG
Key Players
Roy Hinson 16.0 PPG 6.4 RPG · 0.9 APG · 82 GP
Chris Morris 14.1 PPG 5.2 RPG · 1.6 APG · 76 GP
Joe Barry Carroll 14.1 PPG 7.4 RPG · 1.6 APG · 64 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Hinson | 82 | 16.0 | 6.4 | 0.9 |
| Chris Morris | 76 | 14.1 | 5.2 | 1.6 |
| Joe Barry Carroll | 64 | 14.1 | 7.4 | 1.6 |
| Mike McGee | 80 | 13.0 | 2.4 | 1.4 |
| Buck Williams | 74 | 13.0 | 9.4 | 1.1 |
| Dennis Hopson | 62 | 12.7 | 3.3 | 1.7 |
| Lester Conner | 82 | 10.3 | 4.3 | 7.4 |
| John Bagley | 68 | 7.4 | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Keith Lee | 57 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 0.7 |
| Bill Jones | 37 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| Charles Shackleford | 60 | 3.1 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| Corey Gaines | 32 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 2.1 |
| Ron Cavenall | 5 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 |