Milwaukee Bucks Regular Season Rosters
1980-1981 Milwaukee Bucks Regular Season Roster
| Player | Pos | HT | WT | YOS | Pre-Draft Team | Draft Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Bridgeman | GF | 6-5 | 210 | 5 | Louisville | 1975 Rnd 1 Pick 8 | United States |
| Quinn Buckner | G | 6-3 | 190 | 4 | Indiana | 1976 Rnd 1 Pick 7 | United States |
| Harvey Catchings | FC | 6-9 | 218 | 6 | Hardin-Simmons | 1973 Rnd 9 Pick 1 | United States |
| Pat Cummings | FC | 6-9 | 230 | 2 | Cincinnati | 1978 Rnd 3 Pick 15 | United States |
| Len Elmore | FC | 6-9 | 220 | 4 | Maryland | 1974 Rnd 1 Pick 13 | United States |
| Mike Evans | G | 6-1 | 170 | 2 | Kansas State | 1978 Rnd 1 Pick 21 | United States |
| Marques Johnson | GF | 6-7 | 218 | 3 | UCLA | 1977 Rnd 1 Pick 3 | United States |
| Mickey Johnson | PF | 6-10 | 190 | 6 | Aurora | 1974 Rnd 4 Pick 2 | United States |
| Bob Lanier | C | 6-11 | 250 | 10 | St. Bonaventure | 1970 Rnd 1 Pick 1 | United States |
| Sidney Moncrief | SG | 6-3 | 180 | 1 | Arkansas | 1979 Rnd 1 Pick 5 | United States |
| Brian Winters | GF | 6-4 | 185 | 6 | South Carolina | 1974 Rnd 1 Pick 12 | United States |
1980-1981 Milwaukee Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | S. Moncrief | Q. Buckner | J. Bridgeman | M. Johnson | B. Lanier |
| Rotation | M. Evans | B. Winters | M. Johnson | ||
| Rotation | H. Catchings | ||||
| Rotation | P. Cummings | ||||
| Rotation | L. Elmore |
1980-1981 Central Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milwaukee Bucks | 60-22 | - |
| 2 | Chicago Bulls | 45-37 | 15 |
| 3 | Indiana Pacers | 44-38 | 16 |
| 4 | Atlanta Hawks | 31-51 | 29 |
| 5 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 28-54 | 32 |
| 6 | Detroit Pistons | 21-61 | 39 |
1980-1981 Milwaukee Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Marques Johnson | All-NBA Second Team (1981) |
| Quinn Buckner | All-NBA Defensive Second Team (1981) |
| Marques Johnson | Eastern All-Star Coaches Selection (1981) |
1980-1981 Milwaukee Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marques Johnson | 76 | 33.4 | 20.3 | 6.8 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Junior Bridgeman | 77 | 28.8 | 16.8 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 1.9 |
| Sidney Moncrief | 80 | 30.2 | 14.0 | 5.1 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.8 |
| Quinn Buckner | 82 | 29.1 | 13.3 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 2.4 | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| Mickey Johnson | 82 | 25.8 | 12.5 | 6.6 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 2.8 |
| Bob Lanier | 67 | 26.2 | 14.3 | 6.2 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 2.1 |
| Brian Winters | 69 | 25.7 | 11.6 | 2.0 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 2.0 |
| Pat Cummings | 74 | 14.6 | 8.0 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| Harvey Catchings | 77 | 21.2 | 4.2 | 6.1 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 2.4 | 1.4 |
| Mike Evans | 71 | 12.8 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.0 |
| Len Elmore | 72 | 12.8 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
1980-1981 Milwaukee Bucks Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
|---|
Quinn Buckner was selected as the #7 pick in the First Round of the 1976 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. Quinn Buckner signed a multi-year contract with the Milwaukee Bucks on September 1, 1976. Pat Cummings was selected as the #15 pick in the 3 Round of the 1978 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. Pat Cummings signed a multi-year contract with the Milwaukee Bucks on August 1, 1978. Marques Johnson was selected as the #3 pick in the First Round of the 1977 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. Marques Johnson signed a multi-year contract with the Milwaukee Bucks on August 1, 1977. Sidney Moncrief was selected as the #5 pick in the First Round of the 1979 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. Sidney Moncrief signed a multi-year contract with the Milwaukee Bucks on September 1, 1979. |
| Acquired via Draft Rights Trade |
|---|
Draft Rights to Junior Bridgeman, the #8 pick in the First Round of the 1975 NBA Draft, were acquired by the Milwaukee Bucks from the Los Angeles Lakers on June 16, 1975. Junior Bridgeman signed a multi-year contract with the Milwaukee Bucks on September 1, 1975. Junior Bridgeman re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Milwaukee Bucks on September 1, 1979. |
| Acquired via Trade |
|---|
Harvey Catchings was acquired in a trade by the Milwaukee Bucks from the New Jersey Nets on May 31, 1979. Mike Evans was acquired in a trade by the Milwaukee Bucks from the San Antonio Spurs on October 6, 1980. Mickey Johnson was acquired in a trade by the Milwaukee Bucks from the Indiana Pacers on September 11, 1980. Bob Lanier was acquired in a trade by the Milwaukee Bucks from the Detroit Pistons on February 4, 1980. Brian Winters was acquired in a trade by the Milwaukee Bucks from the Los Angeles Lakers on June 16, 1975. Brian Winters re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Milwaukee Bucks on July 14, 1978. |
| Acquired via Free Agency |
|---|
Len Elmore signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Milwaukee Bucks on June 20, 1980. |
1980-1981 Milwaukee Bucks Front Office
| Staff Member | Position | Start Season | Previous Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Fitzgerald | Owner, Chairman | 1975-1976 | N/A |
| Don Nelson | Head Coach, General Manager | 1976-1977 | N/A |
| John Killilea | Assistant Coach | 1977-1978 | N/A |
| Dave Wohl | Assistant Coach | 1979-1980 | Assistant Coach (Brooklyn Nets, 1978 to 1979) |
| John Steinmiller | VP of Basketball Operations | 1970-1971 | N/A |
| David Haskell, M.D. | Team Physician | 1973-1974 | N/A |