NBA
Kansas City Kings 1981-82
1981-82 champion: Los Angeles Lakers (4-2) MVP: Moses Malone Finals MVP: Magic Johnson
Season Story
The 1981-82 Kansas City Kings finished 30-52 (.366), ranking 19th of 23 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Steve Johnson led the roster at 12.8 points per game, with Ernie Grunfeld adding 12.7.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
76.3 PPG
30.2 RPG
21.1 APG
Key Players
Steve Johnson 12.8 PPG 5.9 RPG · 1.2 APG · 78 GP
Ernie Grunfeld 12.7 PPG 2.2 RPG · 3.4 APG · 81 GP
Reggie King 12.1 PPG 6.5 RPG · 2.2 APG · 80 GP
Larry Drew 10.8 PPG 1.8 RPG · 5.2 APG · 81 GP
Phil Ford 9.9 PPG 1.5 RPG · 6.3 APG · 72 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Johnson | 78 | 12.8 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Ernie Grunfeld | 81 | 12.7 | 2.2 | 3.4 |
| Reggie King | 80 | 12.1 | 6.5 | 2.2 |
| Larry Drew | 81 | 10.8 | 1.8 | 5.2 |
| Phil Ford | 72 | 9.9 | 1.5 | 6.3 |
| Eddie Johnson | 74 | 9.3 | 4.4 | 1.5 |
| Joe Meriweather | 18 | 6.9 | 4.9 | 0.9 |
| Kevin Loder | 71 | 6.9 | 2.7 | 1.2 |
| Kenny Dennard | 30 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 1.4 |
| Leon Douglas | 63 | 2.7 | 4.6 | 0.6 |
| Charles Whitney | 23 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 0.8 |