John Roche PG
Height: 6-3 (191cm)
Weight: 170 lbs (77kg)
Born: Sep 26, 1949 (76 years old)
Hometown: New York, New York
Nationality: United States

Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
NBA Draft: 1971 Round 1, Pick 14, Phoenix Suns
Pre-Draft Team: South Carolina (Sr)
High School: La Salle Academy (New York, New York)
John Roche Opponents
Opponents Statistics & Data Below
| Player | Team(s) | League(s) | Season(s) | GP | PTS | REB | AST | W's | L's | Win% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Bryant | Sixers, Clippers | NBA | 4: 1975-76 to 1981-82 | 13 | 10.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 9 | 30.8% | Compare |
| Jamaal Wilkes | Warriors, Lakers | NBA | 4: 1975-76 to 1981-82 | 12 | 23.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 9 | 3 | 75.0% | Compare |
| Fred Brown | SuperSonics | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 12 | 16.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 4 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Jack Sikma | SuperSonics | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 12 | 14.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 4 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Wally Walker | SuperSonics | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 12 | 8.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 4 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Lakers | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 11 | 23.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 8 | 3 | 72.7% | Compare |
| Gus Williams | Warriors, SuperSonics | NBA | 3: 1975-76 to 1981-82 | 11 | 21.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 2 | 81.8% | Compare |
| Freeman Williams | Clippers | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 11 | 20.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 7 | 36.4% | Compare |
| Norm Nixon | Lakers | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 11 | 18.3 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 8 | 3 | 72.7% | Compare |
| Alvan Adams | Suns | NBA | 4: 1975-76 to 1981-82 | 11 | 15.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10 | 1 | 90.9% | Compare |
| Lonnie Shelton | SuperSonics | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 11 | 14.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 3 | 72.7% | Compare |
| Allan Bristow | Mavericks, Jazz | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 11 | 12.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 5 | 54.5% | Compare |
| John Johnson | Rockets, SuperSonics | NBA | 4: 1975-76 to 1981-82 | 11 | 11.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 4 | 63.6% | Compare |
| Michael Cooper | Lakers | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 11 | 11.2 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 8 | 3 | 72.7% | Compare |
| Sonny Parker | Warriors | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 11 | 11.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 5 | 54.5% | Compare |
| Brian Taylor | Clippers | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 11 | 11.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 7 | 36.4% | Compare |
| Ernie Grunfeld | Kings | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 11 | 10.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 3 | 72.7% | Compare |
| Reggie King | Kings | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 11 | 9.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 3 | 72.7% | Compare |
| Wayne Cooper | Mavericks, Warriors, Jazz | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 11 | 8.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 5 | 54.5% | Compare |
| Ben Poquette | Jazz | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 11 | 8.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 4 | 63.6% | Compare |
| Jim Brewer | Lakers, Trail Blazers | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 11 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 7 | 4 | 63.6% | Compare |
| World B. Free | Warriors, Sixers, Clippers | NBA | 4: 1975-76 to 1981-82 | 10 | 24.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 5 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Truck Robinson | Suns | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 10 | 21.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 1 | 90.0% | Compare |
| Magic Johnson | Lakers | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 10 | 21.1 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 7 | 3 | 70.0% | Compare |
| Phil Ford | Kings | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 10 | 20.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 3 | 70.0% | Compare |
| Ricky Sobers | Bulls, Suns | NBA | 4: 1975-76 to 1981-82 | 10 | 15.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 5 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Swen Nater | Clippers | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 10 | 13.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 6 | 40.0% | Compare |
| Mark Landsberger | Bulls, Lakers | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 10 | 8.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 5 | 5 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Gar Heard | Suns, Clippers | NBA | 3: 1975-76 to 1980-81 | 10 | 8.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 3 | 70.0% | Compare |
| Tom LaGarde | Mavericks, SuperSonics | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 10 | 7.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 5 | 50.0% | Compare |
| James Hardy | Jazz | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 10 | 6.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 4 | 60.0% | Compare |
| James Bailey | Nets, SuperSonics | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 10 | 4.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 4 | 60.0% | Compare |
| Jeff Cook | Suns | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 10 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 1 | 90.0% | Compare |
| Adrian Dantley | Jazz | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 9 | 34.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 3 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Otis Birdsong | Nets, Kings | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 9 | 28.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 1 | 88.9% | Compare |
| Brian Winters | Bucks | NBA | 3: 1975-76 to 1981-82 | 9 | 22.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 3 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Reggie Theus | Bulls | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 9 | 21.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 5 | 44.4% | Compare |
| Dennis Johnson | Suns, SuperSonics | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 9 | 18.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 1 | 88.9% | Compare |
| Ron Brewer | Trail Blazers, Spurs | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 9 | 17.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 3 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Kermit Washington | Trail Blazers | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 9 | 17.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 4 | 55.6% | Compare |
| Phil Smith | Warriors, Clippers | NBA | 4: 1975-76 to 1981-82 | 9 | 16.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 7 | 22.2% | Compare |
| David Greenwood | Bulls | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 9 | 15.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 5 | 44.4% | Compare |
| Junior Bridgeman | Bucks | NBA | 3: 1975-76 to 1981-82 | 9 | 13.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 3 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Ron Boone | Jazz | NBA | 2: 1979-80 to 1980-81 | 9 | 13.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 3 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Purvis Short | Warriors | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 9 | 11.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 3 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Sam Lacey | Nets, Kings | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 9 | 6.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 1 | 88.9% | Compare |
| Coby Dietrick | Bulls | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 9 | 5.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 5 | 44.4% | Compare |
| Alvin Scott | Suns | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 9 | 5.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 0 | 100.0% | Compare |
| Walter Davis | Suns | NBA | 2: 1979-80 to 1980-81 | 8 | 21.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 1 | 87.5% | Compare |
| Robert Parish | Celtics, Warriors | NBA | 2: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 8 | 18.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Scott Wedman | Cavaliers, Kings | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 8 | 16.9 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 6 | 2 | 75.0% | Compare |
| Tom Owens | Pacers, Trail Blazers | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 8 | 16.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 3 | 62.5% | Compare |
| Bill Robinzine | Mavericks, Jazz, Kings | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 8 | 13.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 1 | 87.5% | Compare |
| Dave Meyers | Bucks | NBA | 2: 1975-76 to 1979-80 | 8 | 13.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 3 | 62.5% | Compare |
| Jim Paxson | Trail Blazers | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 8 | 12.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 3 | 62.5% | Compare |
| Scott May | Bulls, Bucks | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 8 | 11.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | Compare |
| Jim Chones | Lakers | NBA | 2: 1979-80 to 1980-81 | 8 | 10.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 2 | 75.0% | Compare |
| Bob Gross | Trail Blazers | NBA | 4: 1975-76 to 1981-82 | 8 | 10.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Mike Bratz | Suns, Spurs | NBA | 2: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 8 | 9.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 1 | 87.5% | Compare |
| Sidney Wicks | Trail Blazers, Clippers | NBA | 3: 1975-76 to 1980-81 | 8 | 8.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | Compare |
| Johnny High | Suns | NBA | 2: 1979-80 to 1980-81 | 8 | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 1 | 87.5% | Compare |
| Billy McKinney | Jazz, Kings | NBA | 2: 1979-80 to 1980-81 | 8 | 6.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 0 | 100.0% | Compare |
| Rich Kelley | Nets, Suns, Jazz | NBA | 4: 1975-76 to 1981-82 | 8 | 5.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 3 | 62.5% | Compare |
| Clifford Ray | Warriors | NBA | 3: 1975-76 to 1980-81 | 8 | 5.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 3 | 62.5% | Compare |
| Jerome Whitehead | Mavericks, Jazz, Clippers | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 8 | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 6 | 25.0% | Compare |
| Bernard King | Warriors, Jazz | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 7 | 19.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Paul Westphal | Suns | NBA | 2: 1975-76 to 1979-80 | 7 | 18.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 1 | 85.7% | Compare |
| Calvin Murphy | Rockets | NBA | 4: 1975-76 to 1981-82 | 7 | 14.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Spencer Haywood | Lakers, Knicks | NBA | 2: 1975-76 to 1979-80 | 7 | 12.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 2 | 71.4% | Compare |
| Dwight Jones | Hawks, Bulls | NBA | 4: 1975-76 to 1981-82 | 7 | 10.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | Compare |
| Pat Cummings | Bucks | NBA | 2: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 7 | 8.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | Compare |
| John Mengelt | Bulls, Pistons | NBA | 2: 1975-76 to 1979-80 | 7 | 7.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | Compare |
| Vinnie Johnson | Pistons, SuperSonics | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 7 | 6.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | Compare |
| Abdul Jeelani | Mavericks, Trail Blazers | NBA | 2: 1979-80 to 1980-81 | 7 | 6.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | Compare |
| Don Buse | Pacers, Suns | NBA | 2: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 7 | 6.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 1 | 85.7% | Compare |
| Leon Douglas | Pistons, Kings | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 7 | 6.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | Compare |
| Kevin Restani | Cavaliers, Bucks, Spurs | NBA | 4: 1975-76 to 1981-82 | 7 | 6.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 2 | 71.4% | Compare |
| Gus Gerard | Kings | NBA | 2: 1979-80 to 1980-81 | 7 | 5.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 1 | 85.7% | Compare |
| Tom Henderson | Hawks, Rockets | NBA | 4: 1975-76 to 1981-82 | 7 | 4.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | Compare |
| Harvey Catchings | Bucks, Sixers | NBA | 3: 1975-76 to 1981-82 | 7 | 4.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Lloyd Walton | Bucks, Kings | NBA | 2: 1979-80 to 1980-81 | 7 | 4.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | Compare |
| Joel Kramer | Suns | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 7 | 3.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 0 | 100.0% | Compare |
| Calvin Natt | Nets, Trail Blazers | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 6 | 25.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | Compare |
| John Lucas | Warriors | NBA | 2: 1979-80 to 1980-81 | 6 | 18.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Michael Brooks | Clippers | NBA | 2: 1980-81 to 1981-82 | 6 | 17.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 5 | 16.7% | Compare |
| Artis Gilmore | Bulls | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 6 | 16.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Mike Newlin | Rockets, Nets, Knicks | NBA | 4: 1975-76 to 1981-82 | 6 | 15.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Bob McAdoo | Pistons, Lakers, Braves | NBA | 3: 1975-76 to 1981-82 | 6 | 14.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Chris Ford | Celtics, Pistons | NBA | 3: 1975-76 to 1981-82 | 6 | 12.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Joe Hassett | Mavericks, Warriors, Pacers | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 6 | 11.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | Compare |
| Quinn Buckner | Bucks | NBA | 2: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 6 | 11.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Lionel Hollins | Sixers, Trail Blazers | NBA | 2: 1975-76 to 1979-80 | 6 | 10.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Eddie Jordan | Lakers, Nets | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 6 | 10.2 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Richard Washington | Mavericks, Bucks | NBA | 2: 1979-80 to 1980-81 | 6 | 9.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | Compare |
| Raymond Townsend | Warriors | NBA | 1: 1979-80 | 6 | 9.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Jo Jo White | Warriors, Kings | NBA | 2: 1979-80 to 1980-81 | 6 | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Bill Hanzlik | SuperSonics | NBA | 2: 1980-81 to 1981-82 | 6 | 8.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | Compare |
| T.R. Dunn | Trail Blazers | NBA | 1: 1979-80 | 6 | 7.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Ollie Johnson | Bulls | NBA | 1: 1979-80 | 6 | 7.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | Compare |
| Kevin Kunnert | Rockets, Trail Blazers | NBA | 3: 1975-76 to 1980-81 | 6 | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | Compare |
* Limited to the top 100 opponents. All stats represent what the opponents of John Roche averaged when they played against him in the selected games.









