Cincinnati Royals Regular Season Rosters
1964-1965 Cincinnati Royals Regular Season Roster
| Player | Pos | HT | WT | YOS | Pre-Draft Team | Draft Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Arnette | G | 6-2 | 175 | 1 | Texas | 1960 Rnd 2 Pick 1 | United States |
| Bucky Bockhorn | G | 6-4 | 195 | 6 | Dayton | 1958 Rnd 3 Pick 2 | United States |
| Wayne Embry | C | 6-8 | 240 | 6 | Miami (OH) | 1958 Rnd 3 Pick 7 | United States |
| Happy Hairston | F | 6-7 | 225 | 0 | NYU | 1964 Rnd 4 Pick 8 | United States |
| Tom Hawkins | F | 6-5 | 210 | 5 | Notre Dame | 1959 Rnd 1 Pick 3 | United States |
| Jerry Lucas | FC | 6-8 | 230 | 1 | Ohio State | 1962 NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States |
| Bud Olsen | PF | 6-8 | 220 | 2 | Louisville | 1962 Rnd 2 Pick 6 | United States |
| Oscar Robertson | G | 6-5 | 220 | 4 | Cincinnati | 1960 Rnd 1 Pick 1 | United States |
| Adrian Smith | PG | 6-1 | 180 | 3 | Kentucky | 1958 Rnd 15 Pick 1 | United States |
| Tom Thacker | G | 6-2 | 170 | 1 | Cincinnati | 1963 NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States |
| Jack Twyman | F | 6-6 | 210 | 9 | Cincinnati | 1955 Rnd 2 Pick 2 | United States |
| Jiff Wilson | FC | 6-8 | 225 | 0 | Cincinnati | 1964 NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States |
1964-1965 Cincinnati Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | A. Smith | O. Robertson | J. Twyman | J. Lucas | W. Embry |
| Rotation | T. Thacker | T. Hawkins | B. Olsen | ||
| Rotation | H. Hairston | ||||
| Lim PT | J. Arnette | J. Wilson | |||
| Lim PT | B. Bockhorn |
1964-1965 Eastern Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston Celtics | 62-18 | - |
| 2 | Cincinnati Royals | 48-32 | 14 |
| 3 | Philadelphia Sixers | 40-40 | 22 |
| 4 | New York Knicks | 31-49 | 31 |
1964-1965 Cincinnati Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Jerry Lucas | All-NBA First Team (1965) |
| Oscar Robertson | All-NBA First Team (1965) |
| Oscar Robertson | Eastern All-Star Fan Vote Selection (1965) |
| Jerry Lucas | Eastern All-Star Fan Vote Selection (1965) |
| Wayne Embry | Eastern All-Star Coaches Selection (1965) |
| Jerry Lucas | Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP (1965) |
1964-1965 Cincinnati Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Robertson | 75 | 45.6 | 30.4 | 9.0 | 11.5 |
| Jerry Lucas | 66 | 43.4 | 21.4 | 20.0 | 2.4 |
| Adrian Smith | 80 | 34.3 | 15.1 | 2.8 | 3.0 |
| Jack Twyman | 80 | 27.9 | 14.4 | 4.8 | 1.7 |
| Wayne Embry | 74 | 30.3 | 12.7 | 10.0 | 1.2 |
| Bud Olsen | 79 | 17.4 | 7.5 | 4.2 | 1.1 |
| Tom Hawkins | 79 | 23.6 | 7.0 | 6.0 | 1.0 |
| Happy Hairston | 61 | 12.1 | 6.1 | 4.8 | 0.4 |
| Jay Arnette | 63 | 10.5 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 |
| Bucky Bockhorn | 19 | 22.3 | 7.8 | 2.9 | 2.4 |
| Tom Thacker | 55 | 8.5 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 0.7 |
| Jiff Wilson | 39 | 7.4 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 0.3 |
1964-1965 Cincinnati Royals Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
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Jay Arnette was selected as the #1 pick in the Second Round of the 1960 NBA Draft by the Cincinnati Royals. Jay Arnette signed a multi-year contract with the Cincinnati Royals on September 1, 1963. Bucky Bockhorn was selected as the #2 pick in the 3 Round of the 1958 NBA Draft by the Cincinnati Royals. Bucky Bockhorn signed a multi-year contract with the Cincinnati Royals on September 1, 1958. Happy Hairston was selected as the #8 pick in the 4 Round of the 1964 NBA Draft by the Cincinnati Royals. Happy Hairston signed a multi-year contract with the Cincinnati Royals on September 1, 1964. Bud Olsen was selected as the #6 pick in the Second Round of the 1962 NBA Draft by the Cincinnati Royals. Bud Olsen signed a multi-year contract with the Cincinnati Royals on September 1, 1962. Oscar Robertson was selected as the #1 pick in the First Round of the 1960 NBA Draft by the Cincinnati Royals. Oscar Robertson signed a multi-year contract with the Cincinnati Royals on September 1, 1960. Adrian Smith was selected as the #1 pick in the 15 Round of the 1958 NBA Draft by the Cincinnati Royals. Adrian Smith signed a multi-year contract with the Cincinnati Royals on March 27, 1961. Tom Thacker signed a multi-year contract with the Cincinnati Royals on September 1, 1963. Jack Twyman was selected as the #2 pick in the Second Round of the 1955 NBA Draft by the Rochester Royals. Jack Twyman signed a multi-year contract with the Rochester Royals on September 1, 1955. Jiff Wilson signed a multi-year contract with the Cincinnati Royals on September 1, 1964. |
| Acquired via Draft Rights Trade |
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Draft Rights to Wayne Embry, the #7 pick in the 3 Round of the 1958 NBA Draft, were acquired by the Cincinnati Royals from the St. Louis Hawks on August 16, 1958. Wayne Embry signed a multi-year contract with the Cincinnati Royals on September 1, 1958. |
| Acquired via Trade |
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Tom Hawkins was acquired in a trade by the Cincinnati Royals from the Los Angeles Lakers on September 14, 1962. Jerry Lucas signed a multi-year contract with the Cincinnati Royals on September 1, 1963. |