NBA
Buffalo Braves 1971-72
1971-72 champion: Los Angeles Lakers (4-1) MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Finals MVP: Wilt Chamberlain
Season Story
The 1971-72 Buffalo Braves finished 22-60 (.268), ranking 16th of 17 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Bob Kauffman led the roster at 18.9 points per game, with Elmore Smith adding 17.3.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
102.0 PPG
48.6 RPG
21.5 APG
Key Players
Bob Kauffman 18.9 PPG 10.2 RPG · 3.9 APG · 77 GP
Elmore Smith 17.3 PPG 15.2 RPG · 1.4 APG · 78 GP
Walt Hazzard 15.8 PPG 3.0 RPG · 5.6 APG · 72 GP
Fred Hilton 11.6 PPG 2.6 RPG · 1.9 APG · 61 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Kauffman | 77 | 18.9 | 10.2 | 3.9 |
| Elmore Smith | 78 | 17.3 | 15.2 | 1.4 |
| Walt Hazzard | 72 | 15.8 | 3.0 | 5.6 |
| Randy Smith | 76 | 13.4 | 4.8 | 2.5 |
| Fred Hilton | 61 | 11.6 | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| Eldo Garrett | 73 | 10.8 | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Mike Davis | 62 | 9.1 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
| Jerry Chambers | 26 | 6.8 | 2.6 | 0.9 |
| Cornell Warner | 62 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 0.9 |
| John Hummer | 55 | 5.2 | 4.2 | 1.3 |
| Emmette Bryant | 54 | 5.1 | 2.4 | 3.8 |
| Wilmer Hosket | 44 | 5.0 | 2.8 | 0.9 |