Detroit Pistons Regular Season Rosters
1964-1965 Detroit Pistons Regular Season Roster
| Player | Pos | HT | WT | YOS | Pre-Draft Team | Draft Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donnie Butcher | G | 6-2 | 200 | 3 | Pikeville | 1961 Rnd 7 Pick 1 | United States |
| Joe Caldwell | GF | 6-5 | 195 | 0 | Arizona State | 1964 Rnd 1 Pick 2 | United States |
| Dave DeBusschere | F | 6-6 | 220 | 2 | Detroit-Mercy | 1962 NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States |
| Terry Dischinger | GF | 6-7 | 189 | 2 | Purdue | 1962 Rnd 2 Pick 1 | United States |
| Bob Duffy | G | 6-3 | 165 | 2 | Colgate | 1962 Rnd 2 Pick 3 | United States |
| Reggie Harding | C | 7-0 | 249 | 1 | - | 1962 Rnd 4 Pick 4 | United States |
| Willie Jones | G | 6-3 | 185 | 4 | Northwestern | 1960 Rnd 5 Pick 4 | United States |
| Don Kojis | SF | 6-3 | 202 | 1 | Marquette | 1961 Rnd 2 Pick 12 | United States |
| Eddie Miles | SG | 6-4 | 195 | 1 | Seattle | 1963 Rnd 1 Pick 4 | United States |
| Jackie Moreland | F | 6-7 | 215 | 4 | LSU | 1960 Rnd 1 Pick 4 | United States |
| Hub Reed | C | 6-9 | 215 | 6 | Oklahoma City | 1958 Rnd 2 Pick 7 | United States |
| Ray Scott | FC | 6-9 | 215 | 3 | Allentown (United States) | 1961 Rnd 1 Pick 4 | United States |
| Rod Thorn | G | 6-4 | 195 | 1 | West Virginia | 1963 Rnd 1 Pick 2 | United States |
1964-1965 Detroit Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | E. Miles | D. DeBusschere | T. Dischinger | R. Scott | R. Harding |
| Rotation | R. Thorn | J. Caldwell | H. Reed | ||
| Rotation | D. Butcher | J. Moreland | |||
| Rotation | W. Jones | D. Kojis | |||
| Rotation | B. Duffy |
1964-1965 Western Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles Lakers | 49-31 | - |
| 2 | St. Louis Hawks | 45-35 | 4 |
| 3 | Baltimore Bullets | 37-43 | 12 |
| 4 | Detroit Pistons | 31-49 | 18 |
| 5 | San Francisco Warriors | 17-63 | 32 |
1964-1965 Detroit Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Joe Caldwell | All-Rookie First Team (1965) |
| Terry Dischinger | Western All-Star Coaches Selection (1965) |
1964-1965 Detroit Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Dischinger | 80 | 33.7 | 18.2 | 6.0 | 2.5 |
| Dave DeBusschere | 79 | 35.1 | 16.7 | 11.1 | 3.2 |
| Eddie Miles | 76 | 27.3 | 13.7 | 3.4 | 2.1 |
| Ray Scott | 66 | 32.8 | 15.5 | 9.6 | 3.6 |
| Reggie Harding | 78 | 34.6 | 12.0 | 11.6 | 2.3 |
| Rod Thorn | 74 | 23.9 | 11.0 | 3.6 | 2.2 |
| Joe Caldwell | 66 | 23.4 | 10.7 | 6.7 | 1.8 |
| Don Kojis | 65 | 12.9 | 6.5 | 3.7 | 1.0 |
| Donnie Butcher | 71 | 16.3 | 5.8 | 2.8 | 1.7 |
| Jackie Moreland | 54 | 13.6 | 5.0 | 3.4 | 1.3 |
| Hub Reed | 62 | 12.1 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 0.6 |
| Willie Jones | 12 | 8.4 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Bob Duffy | 4 | 6.5 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 1.2 |
1964-1965 Detroit Pistons Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
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Joe Caldwell was selected as the #2 pick in the First Round of the 1964 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. Joe Caldwell signed a multi-year contract with the Detroit Pistons on September 1, 1964. Dave DeBusschere signed a multi-year contract with the Detroit Pistons on September 1, 1962. Reggie Harding was selected as the #4 pick in the 4 Round of the 1962 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. Reggie Harding signed a multi-year contract with the Detroit Pistons on January 19, 1964. Willie Jones was selected as the #4 pick in the 5 Round of the 1960 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. Willie Jones signed a multi-year contract with the Detroit Pistons on September 1, 1960. Eddie Miles was selected as the #4 pick in the First Round of the 1963 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. Eddie Miles signed a multi-year contract with the Detroit Pistons on September 1, 1963. Jackie Moreland was selected as the #4 pick in the First Round of the 1960 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. Jackie Moreland signed a multi-year contract with the Detroit Pistons on September 1, 1960. Ray Scott was selected as the #4 pick in the First Round of the 1961 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. Ray Scott signed a multi-year contract with the Detroit Pistons on September 1, 1961. |
| Acquired via Trade |
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Donnie Butcher was acquired in a trade by the Detroit Pistons from the New York Knicks on December 15, 1963. Terry Dischinger was acquired in a trade by the Detroit Pistons from the Washington Wizards on June 9, 1964. Bob Duffy was acquired in a trade by the Detroit Pistons from the New York Knicks on December 16, 1963. Don Kojis was acquired in a trade by the Detroit Pistons from the Washington Wizards on June 9, 1964. Hub Reed was acquired in a trade by the Detroit Pistons from the New York Knicks on May 1, 1964. Rod Thorn was acquired in a trade by the Detroit Pistons from the Washington Wizards on June 9, 1964. |
1964-1965 Detroit Pistons Front Office
| Staff Member | Position | Start Season | Previous Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Zollner | Owner | 1948-1949 | N/A |
| Dave DeBusschere | Head Coach | 1964-1965 | N/A |
| Don Wattrick | General Manager | 1964-1965 | N/A |