NBA
Phoenix Suns 1971-72
1971-72 champion: Los Angeles Lakers (4-1) MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Finals MVP: Wilt Chamberlain
Season Story
The 1971-72 Phoenix Suns finished 49-33 (.598), ranking 6th of 17 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Connie Hawkins led the roster at 21.0 points per game, with Dick Van Arsdale adding 19.7.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
115.3 PPG
52.0 RPG
24.0 APG
Key Players
Clem Haskins 15.7 PPG 3.4 RPG · 3.7 APG · 79 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connie Hawkins | 76 | 21.0 | 8.3 | 3.9 |
| Dick Van Arsdale | 82 | 19.7 | 4.1 | 3.6 |
| Charlie Scott | 6 | 18.8 | 3.8 | 4.3 |
| Paul Silas | 80 | 17.5 | 11.9 | 4.3 |
| Clem Haskins | 79 | 15.7 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Neal Walk | 81 | 15.7 | 8.2 | 1.9 |
| Dennis Layton | 80 | 9.1 | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| Otto Moore | 81 | 7.6 | 6.7 | 1.1 |
| Mel Counts | 76 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.3 |
| Lamar Green | 67 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 0.7 |
| Art Harris | 21 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| John Wetzel | 51 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 1.1 |