Phoenix Suns Regular Season Rosters
1969-1970 Phoenix Suns Regular Season Roster
| Player | Pos | HT | WT | YOS | Pre-Draft Team | Draft Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Chambers | SF | 6-5 | 185 | 2 | Utah | 1966 Rnd 1 Pick 7 | United States |
| Mel Counts | FC | 7-0 | 230 | 5 | Oregon State | 1964 Rnd 1 Pick 7 | United States |
| Jim Fox | C | 6-10 | 230 | 2 | South Carolina | 1965 Rnd 8 Pick 6 | United States |
| Gail Goodrich | G | 6-1 | 170 | 4 | UCLA | 1965 NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States |
| Lamar Green | FC | 6-7 | 210 | 0 | Morehead State | 1969 Rnd 3 Pick 4 | United States |
| Art Harris | G | 6-4 | 185 | 1 | Stanford | 1968 Rnd 2 Pick 2 | United States |
| Clem Haskins | PG | 6-3 | 195 | 2 | Western Kentucky | 1967 Rnd 1 Pick 3 | United States |
| Connie Hawkins | PF | 6-8 | 210 | 1 | - | 1964 NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States |
| Neil Johnson | F | 6-7 | 220 | 3 | Creighton | 1966 Rnd 2 Pick 5 | United States |
| Stan McKenzie | GF | 6-5 | 195 | 2 | NYU | 1966 Rnd 11 Pick 3 | United States |
| Paul Silas | PF | 6-7 | 225 | 5 | Creighton | 1964 Rnd 2 Pick 3 | United States |
| Dick Van Arsdale | GF | 6-5 | 210 | 4 | Indiana | 1965 Rnd 2 Pick 2 | United States |
| Neal Walk | C | 6-10 | 220 | 0 | Florida | 1969 Rnd 1 Pick 2 | United States |
1969-1970 Phoenix Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | G. Goodrich | D. Van Arsdale | P. Silas | C. Hawkins | J. Fox |
| Rotation | J. Chambers | L. Green | N. Walk | ||
| Rotation | S. McKenzie | ||||
| Lim PT | A. Harris | N. Johnson |
1969-1970 Western Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta Hawks | 48-34 | - |
| 2 | Los Angeles Lakers | 46-36 | 2 |
| 3 | Chicago Bulls | 39-43 | 9 |
| 4 | Phoenix Suns | 39-43 | 9 |
| 5 | Seattle SuperSonics | 36-46 | 12 |
| 6 | San Francisco Warriors | 30-52 | 18 |
| 7 | San Diego Rockets | 27-55 | 21 |
1969-1970 Phoenix Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Connie Hawkins | All-NBA First Team (1970) |
| Connie Hawkins | Western All-Star Fan Vote Selection (1970) |
| Dick Van Arsdale | Western All-Star Coaches Selection (1970) |
1969-1970 Phoenix Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connie Hawkins | 81 | 40.9 | 24.6 | 10.4 | 4.8 |
| Dick Van Arsdale | 77 | 38.5 | 21.3 | 3.4 | 4.4 |
| Gail Goodrich | 81 | 39.9 | 20.0 | 4.2 | 7.5 |
| Jim Fox | 81 | 25.2 | 12.9 | 7.0 | 1.1 |
| Paul Silas | 78 | 36.4 | 12.8 | 11.7 | 2.7 |
| Neal Walk | 82 | 17.0 | 8.2 | 5.5 | 1.0 |
| Jerry Chambers | 79 | 14.4 | 8.3 | 2.8 | 0.7 |
| Art Harris | 76 | 18.1 | 7.8 | 1.9 | 2.8 |
| Lamar Green | 58 | 12.1 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 0.3 |
| Stan McKenzie | 58 | 9.1 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 0.9 |
| Dick Snyder | 6 | 24.5 | 8.5 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Neil Johnson | 28 | 4.9 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.4 |
1969-1970 Phoenix Suns Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
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Lamar Green was selected as the #4 pick in the 3 Round of the 1969 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns. Lamar Green signed a multi-year contract with the Phoenix Suns on September 1, 1969. Neal Walk was selected as the #2 pick in the First Round of the 1969 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns. Neal Walk signed a multi-year contract with the Phoenix Suns on April 19, 1969. |
| Acquired via Trade |
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Jerry Chambers was acquired in a trade by the Phoenix Suns from the Philadelphia Sixers on January 20, 1969. Jim Fox was acquired in a trade by the Phoenix Suns from the Detroit Pistons on December 17, 1968. Art Harris was acquired in a trade by the Phoenix Suns from the Seattle SuperSonics on October 26, 1969. Paul Silas was acquired in a trade by the Phoenix Suns from the Atlanta Hawks on May 9, 1969. |
| Acquired via Expansion Draft |
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Gail Goodrich was taken in the 1968 Expansion Draft by the Phoenix Suns from the Los Angeles Lakers on May 6, 1968. Neil Johnson was taken in the 1968 Expansion Draft by the Phoenix Suns from the New York Knicks on May 6, 1968. Stan McKenzie was taken in the 1968 Expansion Draft by the Phoenix Suns from the Washington Wizards on May 6, 1968. Dick Van Arsdale was taken in the 1968 Expansion Draft by the Phoenix Suns from the New York Knicks on May 6, 1968. |
| Acquired via Free Agency |
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Connie Hawkins signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns on June 20, 1969. |
1969-1970 Phoenix Suns Front Office
| Staff Member | Position | Start Season | Previous Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhavik Darji | Owner | 1968-1969 | N/A |
| Don Diamond | Owner | 1968-1969 | N/A |
| Don Pitt | Owner | 1968-1969 | N/A |
| Karl Eller | Owner | 1968-1969 | N/A |
| Marvin Meyer | Owner | 1968-1969 | N/A |
| Richard Bloch | Owner | 1968-1969 | N/A |
| Red Kerr | Head Coach | 1968-1969 | Head Coach (Chicago Bulls, 1966 to 1968) |
| Jerry Colangelo | Head Coach, General Manager | 1968-1969 | N/A |
| Joe Proski | Head Athletic Trainer | 1968-1969 | Athletic Trainer (Chicago Bulls, 1967 to 1968) |