Philadelphia Sixers Regular Season Rosters
1967-1968 Philadelphia Sixers Regular Season Roster
| Player | Pos | HT | WT | YOS | Pre-Draft Team | Draft Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilt Chamberlain | C | 7-1 | 265 | 8 | Kansas | 1959 NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States |
| Larry Costello | PG | 6-1 | 186 | 11 | Niagara | 1954 Rnd 2 Pick 3 | United States |
| Billy Cunningham | FC | 6-7 | 210 | 2 | North Carolina | 1965 Rnd 1 Pick 5 | United States |
| Ron Filipek | - | - | - | 0 | Tennessee Tech | 1967 Rnd 9 Pick 9 | United States |
| Johnny Green | SF | 6-5 | 200 | 8 | Michigan State | 1959 Rnd 1 Pick 5 | United States |
| Hal Greer | G | 6-2 | 175 | 9 | Marshall | 1958 Rnd 2 Pick 6 | United States |
| Matt Guokas | GF | 6-5 | 175 | 1 | Saint Joseph's | 1966 Rnd 1 Pick 9 | United States |
| Luke Jackson | FC | 6-9 | 240 | 3 | Texas-RGV | 1964 Rnd 1 Pick 4 | United States |
| Wali Jones | G | 6-2 | 180 | 3 | Villanova | 1964 Rnd 3 Pick 2 | United States |
| Bill Melchionni | PG | 6-1 | 165 | 1 | Villanova | 1966 Rnd 2 Pick 9 | United States |
| Jim Reid | F | 6-6 | 210 | 0 | Winston-Salem State | 1967 Rnd 5 Pick 10 | United States |
| Chet Walker | F | 6-6 | 212 | 5 | Bradley | 1962 Rnd 2 Pick 5 | United States |
1967-1968 Philadelphia Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | H. Greer | W. Jones | C. Walker | L. Jackson | W. Chamberlain |
| Rotation | B. Melchionni | M. Guokas | B. Cunningham | ||
| Lim PT | L. Costello | J. Green | |||
| Lim PT | J. Reid |
1967-1968 Eastern Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia Sixers | 62-20 | - |
| 2 | Boston Celtics | 54-28 | 8 |
| 3 | New York Knicks | 43-39 | 19 |
| 4 | Detroit Pistons | 40-42 | 22 |
| 5 | Cincinnati Royals | 39-43 | 23 |
| 6 | Baltimore Bullets | 36-46 | 26 |
1967-1968 Philadelphia Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Wilt Chamberlain | Michael Jordan Most Valuable Player (1968) |
| Wilt Chamberlain | All-NBA First Team (1968) |
| Hal Greer | All-NBA Second Team (1968) |
| Wilt Chamberlain | Eastern All-Star Fan Vote Selection (1968) |
| Hal Greer | Eastern All-Star Coaches Selection (1968) |
| Hal Greer | Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP (1968) |
1967-1968 Philadelphia Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilt Chamberlain | 82 | 46.8 | 24.3 | 23.8 | 8.6 |
| Hal Greer | 82 | 39.8 | 24.1 | 5.4 | 4.5 |
| Chet Walker | 82 | 32.0 | 17.9 | 7.4 | 1.9 |
| Billy Cunningham | 74 | 28.1 | 18.9 | 7.6 | 2.5 |
| Wali Jones | 77 | 26.7 | 12.8 | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| Luke Jackson | 82 | 31.3 | 11.8 | 10.6 | 1.7 |
| Matt Guokas | 82 | 19.7 | 6.1 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Bill Melchionni | 71 | 10.7 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Larry Costello | 28 | 17.6 | 7.2 | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| Johnny Green | 35 | 10.5 | 5.1 | 3.5 | 0.6 |
| Ron Filipek | 19 | 3.8 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| Jim Reid | 6 | 8.7 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
1967-1968 Philadelphia Sixers Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
|---|
Billy Cunningham was selected as the #5 pick in the First Round of the 1965 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia Sixers. Billy Cunningham signed a multi-year contract with the Philadelphia Sixers on September 1, 1965. Ron Filipek was selected as the #9 pick in the 9 Round of the 1967 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia Sixers. Ron Filipek signed a contract with the Philadelphia Sixers on September 1, 1967. Hal Greer was selected as the #6 pick in the Second Round of the 1958 NBA Draft by the Syracuse Nationals. Hal Greer signed a multi-year contract with the Syracuse Nationals on September 1, 1958. Matt Guokas was selected as the #9 pick in the First Round of the 1966 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia Sixers. Matt Guokas signed a multi-year contract with the Philadelphia Sixers on September 1, 1966. Luke Jackson was selected as the #4 pick in the First Round of the 1964 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia Sixers. Luke Jackson signed a multi-year contract with the Philadelphia Sixers on September 1, 1964. Bill Melchionni was selected as the #9 pick in the Second Round of the 1966 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia Sixers. Bill Melchionni signed a multi-year contract with the Philadelphia Sixers on September 1, 1966. Jim Reid was selected as the #10 pick in the 5 Round of the 1967 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia Sixers. Jim Reid signed a multi-year contract with the Philadelphia Sixers on September 1, 1967. Chet Walker was selected as the #5 pick in the Second Round of the 1962 NBA Draft by the Syracuse Nationals. Chet Walker signed a multi-year contract with the Syracuse Nationals on September 1, 1962. |
| Acquired via Trade |
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Wilt Chamberlain was acquired in a trade by the Philadelphia Sixers from the Golden State Warriors on January 15, 1965. Larry Costello was acquired in a trade by the Syracuse Nationals from the Philadelphia Warriors on October 10, 1957. Larry Costello signed a multi-year contract with the Philadelphia Sixers on September 1, 1966. Johnny Green was acquired in a trade by the Philadelphia Sixers from the San Diego Rockets on January 10, 1968. Wali Jones was acquired in a trade by the Philadelphia Sixers from the Washington Wizards on September 22, 1965. |
1967-1968 Philadelphia Sixers Front Office
| Staff Member | Position | Start Season | Previous Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ike Richman | Owner | 1963-1964 | N/A |
| Irv Kosloff | Owner | 1963-1964 | N/A |
| Alex Hannum | Head Coach | 1966-1967 | Head Coach (Golden State Warriors, 1963 to 1966) |
| Jack Ramsay | General Manager | 1966-1967 | N/A |
| Dave Zinkoff | Public Address Announcer | 1950-1951 | N/A |