Boston Celtics Regular Season Rosters
1970-1971 Boston Celtics Regular Season Roster
| Player | Pos | HT | WT | YOS | Pre-Draft Team | Draft Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Chaney | G | 6-5 | 210 | 2 | Houston | 1968 Rnd 1 Pick 12 | United States |
| Dave Cowens | FC | 6-9 | 230 | 0 | Florida State | 1970 Rnd 1 Pick 4 | United States |
| Bill Dinwiddie | F | 6-7 | 220 | 3 | New Mexico Highlands | 1966 NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States |
| Hank Finkel | C | 7-0 | 240 | 4 | Dayton | 1964 Rnd 4 Pick 5 | United States |
| John Havlicek | GF | 6-5 | 200 | 6 | Ohio State | 1962 Rnd 1 Pick 7 | United States |
| Steve Kuberski | FC | 6-8 | 215 | 1 | Bradley | 1969 Rnd 4 Pick 9 | United States |
| Rex Morgan | SG | 6-5 | 190 | 0 | Jacksonville | 1970 Rnd 2 Pick 4 | United States |
| Don Nelson | F | 6-6 | 210 | 8 | Iowa | 1962 Rnd 3 Pick 1 | United States |
| Satch Sanders | PF | 6-6 | 210 | 10 | NYU | 1960 Rnd 1 Pick 8 | United States |
| Garfield Smith | FC | 6-9 | 235 | 0 | Eastern Kentucky | 1968 Rnd 3 Pick 10 | United States |
| Jo Jo White | G | 6-3 | 190 | 1 | Kansas | 1969 Rnd 1 Pick 9 | United States |
| Art Williams | PG | 6-1 | 180 | 3 | Cal Poly - Pomona | 1967 NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States |
| Willie Williams | F | 6-7 | 200 | 0 | Florida State | 1970 Rnd 3 Pick 4 | United States |
1970-1971 Boston Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | J. White | D. Chaney | J. Havlicek | D. Nelson | D. Cowens |
| Rotation | A. Williams | R. Morgan | B. Dinwiddie | S. Kuberski | H. Finkel |
| Rotation | G. Smith | ||||
| Rotation | S. Sanders |
1970-1971 Atlantic Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York Knicks | 52-30 | - |
| 2 | Philadelphia Sixers | 47-35 | 5 |
| 3 | Boston Celtics | 44-38 | 8 |
| 4 | Buffalo Braves | 22-60 | 30 |
1970-1971 Boston Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| John Havlicek | All-NBA First Team (1971) |
| John Havlicek | All-NBA Defensive Second Team (1971) |
| Dave Cowens | Wilt Chamberlain Rookie Of The Year (1971) |
| Dave Cowens | All-Rookie First Team (1971) |
| John Havlicek | Eastern All-Star Fan Vote Selection (1971) |
| Jo Jo White | Eastern All-Star Coaches Selection (1971) |
1970-1971 Boston Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Havlicek | 81 | 45.4 | 28.9 | 9.0 | 7.5 |
| Jo Jo White | 75 | 37.2 | 21.3 | 5.0 | 4.8 |
| Dave Cowens | 81 | 38.0 | 17.0 | 15.0 | 2.8 |
| Don Nelson | 82 | 27.5 | 13.9 | 6.9 | 1.9 |
| Don Chaney | 81 | 28.3 | 11.5 | 5.7 | 2.9 |
| Steve Kuberski | 82 | 22.8 | 9.3 | 6.6 | 1.0 |
| Hank Finkel | 80 | 15.4 | 6.5 | 4.3 | 1.0 |
| Art Williams | 74 | 15.4 | 4.9 | 2.8 | 3.1 |
| Bill Dinwiddie | 61 | 11.8 | 4.9 | 3.4 | 0.6 |
| Rex Morgan | 34 | 7.8 | 3.4 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Garfield Smith | 37 | 7.6 | 2.9 | 2.6 | 0.2 |
| Satch Sanders | 17 | 7.1 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Willie Williams | 16 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| Rich Johnson | 1 | 13.0 | 8.0 | 5.0 | 0.0 |
1970-1971 Boston Celtics Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
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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. Rex Morgan was selected as the #4 pick in the Second Round of the 1970 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics. Rex Morgan signed a multi-year contract with the Boston Celtics on September 1, 1970. 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. Garfield Smith was selected as the #10 pick in the 3 Round of the 1968 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics. Garfield Smith signed a multi-year contract with the Boston Celtics on September 1, 1970. 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. |
| Acquired via Trade |
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Bill Dinwiddie was acquired in a trade by the Boston Celtics from the Cincinnati Royals on November 18, 1969. Hank Finkel was acquired in a trade by the Boston Celtics from the San Diego Rockets on August 22, 1969. Art Williams was acquired in a trade by the Boston Celtics from the San Diego Rockets on September 10, 1970. |
| Acquired via Free Agency |
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Don Nelson signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Boston Celtics on October 28, 1965. |
1970-1971 Boston Celtics Front Office
| Staff Member | Position | Start Season | Previous Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woody Erdman | Owner, Chairman | 1969-1970 | 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 |