Phoenix Suns Regular Season Rosters
1977-1978 Phoenix Suns Regular Season Roster
| Player | Pos | HT | WT | YOS | Pre-Draft Team | Draft Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvan Adams | FC | 6-9 | 210 | 2 | Oklahoma | 1975 Rnd 1 Pick 4 | United States |
| Dennis Awtrey | C | 6-10 | 235 | 7 | Santa Clara | 1970 Rnd 3 Pick 12 | United States |
| Mike Bratz | G | 6-2 | 185 | 0 | Stanford | 1977 Rnd 3 Pick 22 | United States |
| Don Buse | G | 6-4 | 190 | 1 | Evansville | 1972 Rnd 3 Pick 4 | United States |
| Walter Davis | GF | 6-6 | 193 | 0 | North Carolina | 1977 Rnd 1 Pick 5 | United States |
| Bayard Forrest | C | 6-10 | 235 | 0 | Grand Canyon | 1975 Rnd 3 Pick 18 | United States |
| Greg Griffin | F | 6-7 | 185 | 0 | Idaho State | 1977 Rnd 4 Pick 5 | United States |
| Gar Heard | PF | 6-6 | 219 | 7 | Oklahoma | 1970 Rnd 3 Pick 6 | United States |
| Ron Lee | PG | 6-4 | 193 | 1 | Oregon | 1976 Rnd 1 Pick 10 | United States |
| Curtis Perry | FC | 6-7 | 220 | 7 | Missouri State | 1970 Rnd 3 Pick 1 | United States |
| Alvin Scott | GF | 6-7 | 185 | 0 | Oral Roberts | 1977 Rnd 7 Pick 5 | United States |
| Ira Terrell | PF | 6-8 | 200 | 1 | Southern Methodist | 1976 Rnd 3 Pick 11 | United States |
| Paul Westphal | G | 6-4 | 195 | 5 | USC | 1972 Rnd 1 Pick 10 | United States |
1977-1978 Phoenix Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | D. Buse | P. Westphal | W. Davis | G. Heard | A. Adams |
| Rotation | R. Lee | A. Scott | D. Awtrey | ||
| Rotation | G. Griffin | ||||
| Lim PT | M. Bratz | I. Terrell | B. Forrest | ||
| Lim PT | C. Perry |
1977-1978 Pacific Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland Trail Blazers | 58-24 | - |
| 2 | Phoenix Suns | 49-33 | 9 |
| 3 | Seattle SuperSonics | 47-35 | 11 |
| 4 | Los Angeles Lakers | 45-37 | 13 |
| 5 | Golden State Warriors | 43-39 | 15 |
1977-1978 Phoenix Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Walter Davis | All-NBA Second Team (1978) |
| Paul Westphal | All-NBA Second Team (1978) |
| Don Buse | All-NBA Defensive First Team (1978) |
| Walter Davis | Wilt Chamberlain Rookie Of The Year (1978) |
| Walter Davis | All-Rookie First Team (1978) |
| Paul Westphal | Western All-Star Fan Vote Selection (1978) |
| Walter Davis | Western All-Star Coaches Selection (1978) |
1977-1978 Phoenix Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Westphal | 80 | 31.0 | 25.2 | 2.0 | 5.5 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 3.5 |
| Walter Davis | 81 | 32.0 | 24.2 | 6.0 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 3.5 |
| Alvan Adams | 70 | 27.3 | 15.5 | 8.1 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 3.3 |
| Ron Lee | 82 | 23.5 | 12.2 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 2.7 | 0.2 | 2.7 |
| Don Buse | 82 | 31.1 | 8.4 | 3.0 | 4.8 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 1.5 |
| Gar Heard | 80 | 26.2 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| Alvin Scott | 81 | 19.0 | 6.1 | 4.4 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Mike Bratz | 80 | 11.7 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
| Dennis Awtrey | 81 | 20.0 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
| Bayard Forrest | 64 | 13.9 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| Curtis Perry | 45 | 18.2 | 6.0 | 5.6 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.4 |
| Greg Griffin | 36 | 11.7 | 4.0 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 1.1 |
1977-1978 Phoenix Suns Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
|---|
Alvan Adams was selected as the #4 pick in the First Round of the 1975 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns. Alvan Adams signed a multi-year contract with the Phoenix Suns on September 1, 1975. Mike Bratz was selected as the #22 pick in the 3 Round of the 1977 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns. Mike Bratz signed a multi-year contract with the Phoenix Suns on July 21, 1977. Walter Davis was selected as the #5 pick in the First Round of the 1977 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns. Walter Davis signed a multi-year contract with the Phoenix Suns on August 29, 1977. Ron Lee was selected as the #10 pick in the First Round of the 1976 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns. Ron Lee signed a multi-year contract with the Phoenix Suns on July 8, 1976. Alvin Scott was selected as the #5 pick in the 7 Round of the 1977 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns. Alvin Scott signed a multi-year contract with the Phoenix Suns on August 4, 1977. Ira Terrell was selected as the #11 pick in the 3 Round of the 1976 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns. Ira Terrell signed a multi-year contract with the Phoenix Suns on September 1, 1976. |
| Acquired via Draft Rights Trade |
|---|
Draft Rights to Bayard Forrest, the #18 pick in the 3 Round of the 1975 NBA Draft, were acquired by the Phoenix Suns from the Seattle SuperSonics on March 18, 1977. Bayard Forrest signed a multi-year contract with the Phoenix Suns on March 22, 1977. |
| Acquired via Trade |
|---|
Dennis Awtrey was acquired in a trade by the Phoenix Suns from the New Orleans Jazz on September 16, 1974. Don Buse was acquired in a trade by the Phoenix Suns from the Indiana Pacers on September 6, 1977. Gar Heard was acquired in a trade by the Phoenix Suns from the Buffalo Braves on February 1, 1976. Curtis Perry was acquired in a trade by the Phoenix Suns from the New Orleans Jazz on September 16, 1974. Paul Westphal was acquired in a trade by the Phoenix Suns from the Boston Celtics on May 23, 1975. Paul Westphal signed a multi-year extension with the Phoenix Suns on February 10, 1977. |
| Acquired via Free Agency |
|---|
Greg Griffin signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns on February 16, 1978. |
1977-1978 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 |
| John MacLeod | Head Coach | 1973-1974 | N/A |
| Al Bianchi | Assistant Coach | 2001-2002 | General Manager (New York Knicks, 1987 to 1991) |
| Jerry Colangelo | General Manager | 1968-1969 | N/A |
| Joe Proski | Head Athletic Trainer | 1968-1969 | Athletic Trainer (Chicago Bulls, 1967 to 1968) |
| Al McCoy | Radio Broadcaster | 1972-1973 | N/A |