Boston Celtics Regular Season Rosters
1972-1973 Boston Celtics Regular Season Roster
| Player | Pos | HT | WT | YOS | Pre-Draft Team | Draft Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Chaney | G | 6-5 | 210 | 4 | Houston | 1968 Rnd 1 Pick 12 | United States |
| Dave Cowens | FC | 6-9 | 230 | 2 | Florida State | 1970 Rnd 1 Pick 4 | United States |
| Hank Finkel | C | 7-0 | 240 | 6 | Dayton | 1964 Rnd 4 Pick 5 | United States |
| John Havlicek | GF | 6-5 | 200 | 8 | Ohio State | 1962 Rnd 1 Pick 7 | United States |
| Steve Kuberski | FC | 6-8 | 215 | 3 | Bradley | 1969 Rnd 4 Pick 9 | United States |
| Mark Minor | SF | 6-6 | 215 | 0 | Ohio State | 1972 Rnd 11 Pick 9 | United States |
| Don Nelson | F | 6-6 | 210 | 10 | Iowa | 1962 Rnd 3 Pick 1 | United States |
| Satch Sanders | PF | 6-6 | 210 | 12 | NYU | 1960 Rnd 1 Pick 8 | United States |
| Paul Silas | PF | 6-7 | 225 | 8 | Creighton | 1964 Rnd 2 Pick 3 | United States |
| Paul Westphal | G | 6-4 | 195 | 0 | USC | 1972 Rnd 1 Pick 10 | United States |
| Jo Jo White | G | 6-3 | 190 | 3 | Kansas | 1969 Rnd 1 Pick 9 | United States |
| Art Williams | PG | 6-1 | 180 | 5 | Cal Poly - Pomona | 1967 NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States |
1972-1973 Boston Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | J. White | D. Chaney | J. Havlicek | P. Silas | D. Cowens |
| Rotation | A. Williams | P. Westphal | D. Nelson | S. Kuberski | H. Finkel |
| Rotation | S. Sanders |
1972-1973 Atlantic Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston Celtics | 68-14 | - |
| 2 | New York Knicks | 57-25 | 11 |
| 3 | Buffalo Braves | 21-61 | 47 |
| 4 | Philadelphia Sixers | 9-73 | 59 |
1972-1973 Boston Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Dave Cowens | Michael Jordan Most Valuable Player (1973) |
| John Havlicek | All-NBA First Team (1973) |
| Dave Cowens | All-NBA Second Team (1973) |
| John Havlicek | All-NBA Defensive First Team (1973) |
| Don Chaney | All-NBA Defensive Second Team (1973) |
| Paul Silas | All-NBA Defensive Second Team (1973) |
| Dave Cowens | Eastern All-Star Fan Vote Selection (1973) |
| John Havlicek | Eastern All-Star Fan Vote Selection (1973) |
| Jo Jo White | Eastern All-Star Coaches Selection (1973) |
| Dave Cowens | Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP (1973) |
1972-1973 Boston Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Havlicek | 80 | 42.1 | 23.8 | 7.1 | 6.6 |
| Dave Cowens | 82 | 41.8 | 20.5 | 16.2 | 4.1 |
| Jo Jo White | 82 | 39.6 | 19.7 | 5.0 | 6.1 |
| Paul Silas | 80 | 32.7 | 13.3 | 13.0 | 3.1 |
| Don Chaney | 79 | 31.5 | 13.1 | 5.7 | 2.8 |
| Don Nelson | 72 | 19.8 | 10.8 | 4.4 | 1.4 |
| Steve Kuberski | 78 | 9.8 | 4.4 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| Art Williams | 81 | 12.0 | 3.2 | 2.2 | 2.9 |
| Paul Westphal | 60 | 8.0 | 4.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Hank Finkel | 76 | 6.5 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 0.3 |
| Satch Sanders | 59 | 7.2 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Mark Minor | 4 | 5.0 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.5 |
1972-1973 Boston Celtics Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
|---|
Don Chaney was selected as the #12 pick in the First Round of the 1968 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics. Don Chaney signed a multi-year contract with the Boston Celtics on September 1, 1968. Dave Cowens was selected as the #4 pick in the First Round of the 1970 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics. Dave Cowens signed a multi-year contract with the Boston Celtics on March 26, 1970. John Havlicek was selected as the #7 pick in the First Round of the 1962 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics. John Havlicek signed a multi-year contract with the Boston Celtics on September 1, 1962. Steve Kuberski was selected as the #9 pick in the 4 Round of the 1969 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics. Steve Kuberski signed a multi-year contract with the Boston Celtics on September 1, 1969. Satch Sanders was selected as the #8 pick in the First Round of the 1960 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics. Satch Sanders signed a multi-year contract with the Boston Celtics on September 1, 1960. Paul Westphal was selected as the #10 pick in the First Round of the 1972 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics. Paul Westphal signed a multi-year contract with the Boston Celtics on August 21, 1972. Jo Jo White was selected as the #9 pick in the First Round of the 1969 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics. Jo Jo White signed a multi-year contract with the Boston Celtics on October 13, 1969. Jo Jo White re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Boston Celtics on July 12, 1972. |
| Acquired via Trade |
|---|
Hank Finkel was acquired in a trade by the Boston Celtics from the San Diego Rockets on August 22, 1969. Hank Finkel re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Boston Celtics on September 12, 1972. Paul Silas was acquired in a trade by the Boston Celtics from the Phoenix Suns on September 18, 1972. |
| Acquired via Free Agency |
|---|
Don Nelson signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Boston Celtics on October 28, 1965. Art Williams signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Boston Celtics on July 27, 1972. |
1972-1973 Boston Celtics Front Office
| Staff Member | Position | Start Season | Previous Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Schmertz | Owner | 1972-1973 | N/A |
| Tom Heinsohn | Head Coach | 1969-1970 | N/A |
| Red Auerbach | General Manager | 1950-1951 | Head Coach (Atlanta Hawks, 1949 to 1950) |
| Johnny Most | Radio Broadcaster | 1953-1954 | N/A |