Detroit Pistons Regular Season Rosters
1973-1974 Detroit Pistons Regular Season Roster
| Player | Pos | HT | WT | YOS | Pre-Draft Team | Draft Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Adams | SF | 6-6 | 210 | 3 | Northwestern | 1970 Rnd 8 Pick 1 | United States |
| Dave Bing | G | 6-3 | 180 | 7 | Syracuse | 1966 Rnd 1 Pick 2 | United States |
| Jim Davis | C | 6-9 | 225 | 7 | Colorado | 1964 Rnd 4 Pick 2 | United States |
| Chris Ford | SG | 6-5 | 190 | 1 | Villanova | 1972 Rnd 2 Pick 4 | United States |
| Ben Kelso | G | 6-3 | 195 | 0 | Central Michigan | 1972 Rnd 8 Pick 4 | United States |
| Bob Lanier | C | 6-11 | 250 | 3 | St. Bonaventure | 1970 Rnd 1 Pick 1 | United States |
| Stu Lantz | G | 6-3 | 175 | 5 | Nebraska | 1968 Rnd 3 Pick 1 | United States |
| John Mengelt | SG | 6-2 | 195 | 2 | Auburn | 1971 Rnd 2 Pick 4 | United States |
| Bob Nash | SF | 6-8 | 195 | 1 | Hawaii | 1972 Rnd 1 Pick 9 | United States |
| Willie Norwood | PF | 6-7 | 220 | 2 | Alcorn State | 1969 Rnd 2 Pick 4 | United States |
| Curtis Rowe | PF | 6-7 | 225 | 2 | UCLA | 1971 Rnd 1 Pick 11 | United States |
| Justus Thigpen | G | 6-1 | 160 | 1 | Weber State | 1969 Rnd 11 Pick 6 | United States |
| George Trapp | FC | 6-8 | 205 | 2 | Long Beach State | 1971 Rnd 1 Pick 5 | United States |
1973-1974 Detroit Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | S. Lantz | D. Bing | D. Adams | C. Rowe | B. Lanier |
| Rotation | C. Ford | G. Trapp | J. Davis | ||
| Rotation | J. Mengelt | W. Norwood | |||
| Lim PT | B. Kelso | B. Nash |
1973-1974 Midwest Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milwaukee Bucks | 59-23 | - |
| 2 | Chicago Bulls | 54-28 | 5 |
| 3 | Detroit Pistons | 52-30 | 7 |
| 4 | Kansas City Kings | 33-49 | 26 |
1973-1974 Detroit Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Dave Bing | All-NBA Second Team (1974) |
| Bob Lanier | Western All-Star Coaches Selection (1974) |
| Dave Bing | Western All-Star Coaches Selection (1974) |
| Bob Lanier | Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP (1974) |
1973-1974 Detroit Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Lanier | 81 | 37.6 | 22.5 | 13.3 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 3.0 |
| Dave Bing | 81 | 38.6 | 18.8 | 3.5 | 6.9 | 1.3 | 0.2 |
| Curtis Rowe | 82 | 30.5 | 10.7 | 6.3 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| George Trapp | 82 | 18.2 | 9.3 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Don Adams | 74 | 31.1 | 10.3 | 6.1 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| John Mengelt | 77 | 20.2 | 8.8 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.1 |
| Willie Norwood | 74 | 15.9 | 8.0 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Chris Ford | 82 | 25.1 | 7.1 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Stu Lantz | 50 | 19.6 | 8.9 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Jim Davis | 78 | 12.1 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Bob Nash | 35 | 8.0 | 3.0 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Ben Kelso | 46 | 6.5 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
1973-1974 Detroit Pistons Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
|---|
Dave Bing was selected as the #2 pick in the First Round of the 1966 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. Dave Bing signed a multi-year contract with the Detroit Pistons on September 1, 1966. Dave Bing signed a multi-year extension with the Detroit Pistons on May 11, 1973. Chris Ford was selected as the #4 pick in the Second Round of the 1972 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. Chris Ford signed a multi-year contract with the Detroit Pistons on May 8, 1972. Ben Kelso was selected as the #4 pick in the 8 Round of the 1972 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. Ben Kelso signed a multi-year contract with the Detroit Pistons on September 1, 1973. Bob Lanier was selected as the #1 pick in the First Round of the 1970 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. Bob Lanier signed a multi-year contract with the Detroit Pistons on July 1, 1970. Bob Nash was selected as the #9 pick in the First Round of the 1972 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. Bob Nash signed a multi-year contract with the Detroit Pistons on May 1, 1972. Willie Norwood was selected as the #4 pick in the Second Round of the 1969 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. Willie Norwood signed a multi-year contract with the Detroit Pistons on September 1, 1971. Curtis Rowe was selected as the #11 pick in the First Round of the 1971 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. Curtis Rowe signed a multi-year contract with the Detroit Pistons on June 1, 1971. |
| Acquired via Trade |
|---|
Don Adams was acquired in a trade by the Detroit Pistons from the Atlanta Hawks on October 31, 1972. Don Adams re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Detroit Pistons on July 16, 1973. Jim Davis was acquired in a trade by the Detroit Pistons from the Houston Rockets on December 9, 1971. Stu Lantz was acquired in a trade by the Detroit Pistons from the Houston Rockets on August 1, 1972. John Mengelt was acquired in a trade by the Detroit Pistons from the Kansas City Kings on November 9, 1972. George Trapp was acquired in a trade by the Detroit Pistons from the Atlanta Hawks on April 15, 1973. |
1973-1974 Detroit Pistons Front Office
| Staff Member | Position | Start Season | Previous Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Zollner | Owner | 1948-1949 | N/A |
| Ray Scott | Head Coach | 1972-1973 | N/A |
| Edwin Coil | General Manager | 1965-1966 | N/A |