NBA
Golden State Warriors 1971-72
1971-72 champion: Los Angeles Lakers (4-1) MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Finals MVP: Wilt Chamberlain
Season Story
The 1971-72 Golden State Warriors finished 51-31 (.622), ranking 5th of 17 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the Conference Semifinals.
Jeff Mullins led the roster at 21.5 points per game, with Nate Thurmond adding 21.4.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
108.1 PPG
54.2 RPG
22.6 APG
Key Players
Jim Barnett 12.4 PPG 3.1 RPG · 3.9 APG · 80 GP
Ron Williams 9.7 PPG 1.8 RPG · 3.9 APG · 80 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Mullins | 80 | 21.5 | 5.5 | 5.9 |
| Nate Thurmond | 78 | 21.4 | 16.1 | 2.9 |
| Cazzie Russell | 79 | 21.4 | 5.4 | 3.1 |
| Jim Barnett | 80 | 12.4 | 3.1 | 3.9 |
| Ron Williams | 80 | 9.7 | 1.8 | 3.9 |
| Joe Ellis | 78 | 8.4 | 5.0 | 1.2 |
| Clyde Lee | 78 | 8.1 | 14.5 | 1.1 |
| Bob Portman | 61 | 3.8 | 2.2 | 0.4 |
| Nick Jones | 65 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Bill Turner | 62 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 0.4 |
| Odis Allison | 36 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| Vic Bartolome | 38 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 0.1 |