NBA
New Orleans Jazz 1975-76
1975-76 champion: Boston Celtics (4-2) MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Finals MVP: Joe White
Season Story
The 1975-76 New Orleans Jazz finished 38-44 (.463), ranking 11th of 18 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Pete Maravich led the roster at 25.9 points per game, with Nate Williams adding 12.8.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
102.0 PPG
48.0 RPG
20.6 APG
Key Players
Louie Nelson 12.5 PPG 3.1 RPG · 2.6 APG · 66 GP
Ron Behagen 11.5 PPG 8.4 RPG · 2.1 APG · 66 GP
Henry Bibby 9.3 PPG 2.3 RPG · 2.8 APG · 79 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Maravich | 62 | 25.9 | 4.8 | 5.4 |
| Nate Williams | 81 | 12.8 | 4.4 | 1.3 |
| Louie Nelson | 66 | 12.5 | 3.1 | 2.6 |
| Ron Behagen | 66 | 11.5 | 8.4 | 2.1 |
| Henry Bibby | 79 | 9.3 | 2.3 | 2.8 |
| Isaac Stallworth | 56 | 9.1 | 2.6 | 0.9 |
| Aaron James | 75 | 9.0 | 3.3 | 0.8 |
| Otto Moore | 81 | 9.0 | 9.8 | 2.7 |
| Jim McElroy | 51 | 7.5 | 2.2 | 2.1 |
| E.C. Coleman | 67 | 7.3 | 6.3 | 1.3 |
| Rich Kelley | 75 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 2.1 |
| Mel Counts | 30 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 1.3 |