Philadelphia Sixers Regular Season Rosters
1980-1981 Philadelphia Sixers Regular Season Roster
| Player | Pos | HT | WT | YOS | Pre-Draft Team | Draft Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mo Cheeks | PG | 6-1 | 180 | 2 | West Texas A&M | 1978 Rnd 2 Pick 14 | United States |
| Doug Collins | GF | 6-6 | 180 | 7 | Illinois State | 1973 Rnd 1 Pick 1 | United States |
| Earl Cureton | PF | 6-9 | 210 | 0 | Detroit-Mercy | 1979 Rnd 3 Pick 14 | United States |
| Darryl Dawkins | C | 6-11 | 251 | 5 | Evans High School (Florida) | 1975 Rnd 1 Pick 5 | United States |
| Julius Erving | SF | 6-6 | 200 | 8 | Massachusetts | 1972 Rnd 1 Pick 12 | United States |
| Lionel Hollins | G | 6-3 | 185 | 5 | Arizona State | 1975 Rnd 1 Pick 6 | United States |
| Ollie Johnson | SF | 6-6 | 200 | 8 | Temple | 1972 Rnd 2 Pick 17 | United States |
| Bobby Jones | SF | 6-9 | 210 | 4 | North Carolina | 1974 Rnd 1 Pick 5 | United States |
| Caldwell Jones | FC | 6-11 | 216 | 6 | Albany State (GA) | 1973 Rnd 2 Pick 14 | United States |
| Steve Mix | F | 6-7 | 215 | 10 | Toledo | 1969 Rnd 5 Pick 4 | United States |
| Clint Richardson | G | 6-3 | 195 | 1 | Seattle | 1979 Rnd 2 Pick 14 | United States |
| Andrew Toney | G | 6-3 | 178 | 0 | Louisiana | 1980 Rnd 1 Pick 8 | United States |
1980-1981 Philadelphia Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | M. Cheeks | L. Hollins | J. Erving | B. Jones | C. Jones |
| Rotation | A. Toney | S. Mix | E. Cureton | D. Dawkins | |
| Rotation | C. Richardson | O. Johnson | |||
| Lim PT | D. Collins |
1980-1981 Atlantic Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston Celtics | 62-20 | - |
| 2 | Philadelphia Sixers | 62-20 | 0 |
| 3 | New York Knicks | 50-32 | 12 |
| 4 | Washington Bullets | 39-43 | 23 |
| 5 | New Jersey Nets | 24-58 | 38 |
1980-1981 Philadelphia Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Julius Erving | Michael Jordan Most Valuable Player (1981) |
| Julius Erving | All-NBA First Team (1981) |
| Julius Erving | Player Of The Month (Nov 80) |
| Caldwell Jones | Player Of The Week (02/08/81) |
| Julius Erving | Player Of The Week (01/18/81) |
| Bobby Jones | All-NBA Defensive First Team (1981) |
| Caldwell Jones | All-NBA Defensive First Team (1981) |
| Julius Erving | Eastern All-Star Fan Vote Selection (1981) |
| Bobby Jones | Eastern All-Star Coaches Selection (1981) |
1980-1981 Philadelphia Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Erving | 82 | 35.0 | 24.6 | 8.0 | 4.4 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 3.2 |
| Bobby Jones | 81 | 25.3 | 13.5 | 5.4 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.8 |
| Darryl Dawkins | 76 | 27.5 | 14.0 | 7.2 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 2.9 |
| Andrew Toney | 75 | 23.6 | 12.9 | 1.9 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.9 |
| Lionel Hollins | 82 | 26.3 | 9.5 | 2.3 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 2.5 |
| Steve Mix | 72 | 18.4 | 10.8 | 3.7 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Mo Cheeks | 81 | 29.8 | 9.4 | 3.0 | 6.9 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 2.1 |
| Caldwell Jones | 81 | 32.6 | 7.2 | 10.0 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 2.1 |
| Clint Richardson | 77 | 17.1 | 7.0 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
| Earl Cureton | 52 | 10.2 | 4.2 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Ollie Johnson | 40 | 9.3 | 5.0 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.6 |
| Doug Collins | 12 | 27.4 | 12.3 | 2.4 | 3.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.8 |
| Monti Davis | 1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
1980-1981 Philadelphia Sixers Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
|---|
Mo Cheeks was selected as the #14 pick in the Second Round of the 1978 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia Sixers. Mo Cheeks signed a multi-year contract with the Philadelphia Sixers on August 23, 1978. Doug Collins was selected as the #1 pick in the First Round of the 1973 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia Sixers. Doug Collins signed a multi-year contract with the Philadelphia Sixers on September 1, 1973. Earl Cureton was selected as the #14 pick in the 3 Round of the 1979 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia Sixers. Earl Cureton signed a multi-year contract with the Philadelphia Sixers on May 23, 1980. Darryl Dawkins was selected as the #5 pick in the First Round of the 1975 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia Sixers. Darryl Dawkins signed a multi-year contract with the Philadelphia Sixers on May 31, 1975. Julius Erving was selected as the #12 pick in the First Round of the 1972 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. Julius Erving signed a multi-year contract with the Philadelphia Sixers on October 20, 1976. Julius Erving signed a multi-year extension with the Philadelphia Sixers on October 1, 1979. Caldwell Jones was selected as the #14 pick in the Second Round of the 1973 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia Sixers. Caldwell Jones signed a multi-year contract with the Philadelphia Sixers on February 25, 1975. Clint Richardson was selected as the #14 pick in the Second Round of the 1979 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia Sixers. Clint Richardson signed a multi-year contract with the Philadelphia Sixers on September 1, 1979. Andrew Toney was selected as the #8 pick in the First Round of the 1980 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia Sixers. Andrew Toney signed a multi-year contract with the Philadelphia Sixers on August 1, 1980. |
| Acquired via Trade |
|---|
Lionel Hollins was acquired in a trade by the Philadelphia Sixers from the Portland Trail Blazers on February 8, 1980. Bobby Jones was acquired in a trade by the Philadelphia Sixers from the Denver Nuggets on August 16, 1978. |
| Acquired via Free Agency |
|---|
Ollie Johnson signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Philadelphia Sixers on November 21, 1980. Steve Mix signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Philadelphia Sixers on August 29, 1973. |
1980-1981 Philadelphia Sixers Front Office
| Staff Member | Position | Start Season | Previous Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitz Dixon, Jr. | Owner | 1977-1978 | N/A |
| Billy Cunningham | Head Coach | 1977-1978 | N/A |
| Pat Williams | General Manager | 1974-1975 | General Manager (Atlanta Hawks, 1973 to 1974) |
| Dave Zinkoff | Public Address Announcer | 1950-1951 | N/A |