NBA
Detroit Pistons 1980-81
1980-81 champion: Boston Celtics (4-2) MVP: Julius Erving Finals MVP: Cedric Maxwell
Season Story
The 1980-81 Detroit Pistons finished 21-61 (.256), ranking 22nd of 23 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
John Long led the roster at 17.7 points per game, with Kent Benson adding 15.7.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
98.8 PPG
39.8 RPG
22.1 APG
Key Players
Kent Benson 15.7 PPG 6.8 RPG · 2.9 APG · 59 GP
Phil Hubbard 14.5 PPG 7.3 RPG · 1.9 APG · 80 GP
Keith Herron 13.7 PPG 2.6 RPG · 1.9 APG · 80 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Long | 59 | 17.7 | 3.3 | 1.8 |
| Kent Benson | 59 | 15.7 | 6.8 | 2.9 |
| Phil Hubbard | 80 | 14.5 | 7.3 | 1.9 |
| Keith Herron | 80 | 13.7 | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| Terry Tyler | 82 | 13.4 | 6.9 | 1.7 |
| Greg Kelser | 25 | 12.3 | 4.8 | 1.8 |
| Wayne Robinson | 81 | 7.9 | 3.6 | 1.4 |
| Larry Wright | 45 | 7.4 | 2.0 | 3.4 |
| Paul Mokeski | 80 | 7.1 | 5.2 | 1.7 |
| Larry Drew | 76 | 6.6 | 1.6 | 3.3 |
| Ron Lee | 82 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 4.4 |
| Ed Lawrence | 3 | 4.0 | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| Tony Fuller | 15 | 4.0 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Norman Black | 3 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |