End of the Season (86-87 Season)
Eastern Conference
Atlantic Division
Miami Heat (2)
1986-1987 Record: 61-21 (18-10, 17-2, 26-9)
Key Players: Michael Jordan (33.3 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 6.1 APG, 2.6 SPG, 57.8% FG, 82.4% FT, MVP), Sam Perkins (14.5 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 1.2 BPG), Xavier McDaniel (12.7 PPG, 6.2 RPG)
Big Moves: None
Michael Jordan continued his dominance of the league for the third straight season, this time leading
Miami to a 61-win season (which included a 21-game winning streak). MJ was awarded the MVP as a result. The Heat won’t get much of a break as they look to make their first Finals…they’ll face
Larry Bird and the
Celtics…the team that knocked them out of the playoffs last season.
New Jersey Nets (4)
1986-1987 Record: 55-27 (15-9, 10-12, 30-6)
Key Players: Sidney Moncrief (20.2 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 4.4 APG, 2.4 SPG, 46.5% FG, 84.1% FT), Calvin Natt (17.4 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 50.4% FG), Cliff Robinson (17.5 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 1.5 SPG, 1.4 BPG), Moses Malone (14.8 PPG, 11.3 RPG, 1.4 BPG)
Big Moves: None
New Jersey turned it up to another level after the All-Star Break, going 30-6 and showing that they belong with the top tier teams in the East. They’ll be tested right away in a first round rematch against the
Bulls.
Boston Celtics (7)
1986-1987 Record: 42-20 (14-11, 6-14, 22-15)
Key Players: Larry Bird (59 G, 24.3 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 6.2 APG, 1.8 SPG, 46.8% FG, 95.4% FT), Purvis Short (23.5 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 3.2 APG, 1.2 SPG), Larry Nance (52 G, 21.4 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 2.1 BPG, 53% FG), Michael Wiley (13.6 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 1.1 SPG, 49.5% FG)
Big Moves: None
With
Larry Bird and
Larry Nance back in the lineup, the
Celtics got back to their winning ways and ended up finishing above .500. Boston has a tough first match-up in their quest to defend the NBA Title: MVP
Michael Jordan and the
Miami Heat.
Baltimore Bullets (8)
1986-1987 Record: 41-41 (13-11, 9-12, 19-18)
Key Players: Sam Bowie (16.5 PPG, 11.2 RPG, 2.4 BPG), Alex English (21.9 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 3.1 APG), Adrian Dantley (26 PPG, 7 RPG, 1.2 SPG, 50.% FG, 81.8% FT)
Big Moves: None
The
Bullets improved overall from last season to finish .500 and nab the 8th seed. While the Bullets have a strong trio in
Bowie, Dantley, and
English, their first round opponent, the
Pistons match-up well. One of Bowie, Dantley, or English will have to have a huge series for Baltimore to have a chance.
Philadelphia 76ers
1986-1987 Record: 34-48 (15-12, 2-17, 17-19)
Key Players: Len Bias (24.4 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 4 APG, 1.9 SPG, 49.6% FG, 84.9% FT, ROTY), Maurice Cheeks (15.0 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 7.0 APG, 2.3 SPG), Manute Bol (3.8 BPG)
Len Bias has already shown that he’s the real deal after a fantastic rookie season. The Sixers will need to add offense as they finished 23rd in offense, offsetting their 6th ranked defense.
New York Knicks
1986-1987 Record: 23-59 (9-13, 7-16, 7-30)
Key Players: Fat Lever (12.6 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 9.6 APG, 2 SPG), Tony Campbell (15 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 1.4 SPG), Antoine Carr (13.6 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 48.1% FG)
Big Moves: None
Fat Lever will need some scorers if the
Knicks want to get out of the cellar and back to contention. The right luck could bring
David Robinson in the draft.
Eastern Conference
Central Division
Detroit Pistons (1)
1986-1987 Record: 67-15 (18-6, 18-3, 31-6)
Key Players: Tom Chambers (32.3 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 55% FG, 81% FT, 34.4% 3P), Micheal Ray Richardson (15.8 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 10.7 APG, 1.6 SPG), David Thompson (14 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 46% FG, 80.8% FT), Dennis Johnson (11.9 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 5 APG, 2 SPG, 88.8% FT), Michael Cooper (58 G, 13.4 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 4.1 APG, 1.9 SPG, 1.2 BPG, 48.7% FG, 83% FT), Steve Johnson (10.2 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 2.1 BPG), Benoit Benjamin (3 BPG)
Big Moves: None
Detroit finishes with the 4th best NBA regular season record of all-time. With the league’s best defense combined with one of the best two-man offensive combos in the game, and players with deep playoff and even championship experience, it’s hard to bet against Detroit getting over the hump. They start off against
Baltimore.
Cleveland Cavaliers (3)
1986-1987 Record: 60-22 (23-5, 14-5, 23-12)
Key Players: Kevin McHale (25.3 PPG, 12.4 RPG, 1.5 SPG, 3.9 BPG, 52.7% FG, 83.4% FT), Rolando Blackman (20.4 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 3.4 APG, 49.4% FG, 80.4% FT), Orlando Woolridge (19.1 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 1.2 BPG, 54.0% FG)
Big Moves: None
As good as
Detroit is, the second best team in the league may be
Cleveland. Cleveland ended up with the 4th ranked defense and offense and has one of the most versatile players in the league:
Kevin McHale. They made the Conference Finals last season…there’s only one way to go up.
Chicago Bulls (5)
1986-1987 Record: 51-31 (17-8, 14-6, 20-17)
Key Players: Dominique Wilkins (35.3 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 1.8 SPG, 53.8% FG), Terry Cummings (20.1 PPG, 9.5 RPG, 1.2 SPG), Vinnie Johnson (13.4 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 3.7 APG, 1.4 SPG), Johnny Moore (8.9 PPG, 9.3 APG, 2 SPG), Alton Lister (7.5 PPG, 9.9 RPG, 3.9 BPG)
Big Moves: None
The
Bulls did not finish strong after the All-Star Break, but they were still able to finish with over 50 wins. The Bulls will face the team in Round 1 that knocked them out in Round 1 last season, the
Nets.
New Orleans Jazz (6)
1986-1987 Record: 42-40 (10-15, 11-10, 21-15)
Key Players: Charles Barkley (24.3 PPG, 13.9 RPG, 3.1 APG, 1.6 SPG, 54.1% FG), Jeff Malone (16.5 PPG), Detlef Schrempf (13.3 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 3.7 APG, 47.1% FG)
Big Moves: None
Charles Barkley went on a rampage in 1987, winning Most Improved Player of the Year and leading the
Jazz to their first playoff berth. He’ll have his work cut out for him with
Kevin McHale’s Cavs on the other end of the court.
Atlanta Hawks
1986-1987 Record: 36-46 (11-17, 9-9, 16-20)
Key Players: Mark Aguirre (18.1 PPG, 5.4 RPG), Karl Malone (17.0 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 1.3 SPG, 56.1% FG), Bill Laimbeer (14.9 PPG, 11.8 RPG, 1.5 BPG)
Big Moves: None
This season has to be considered a disappointment for the
Hawks. With playoff expectations the Hawks never quite got going this season. With Aguirre locked up for five more seasons, the Hawks will likely continue to find a way to make the playoffs.
Indiana Pacers
1986-1987 Record: 16-66 (6-18, 5-17, 5-31)
Key Players: James Edwards (13.8 PPG, 7.5 RPG)
Big Moves: None
The hope for
David Robinson begins.
Milwaukee Bucks
1986-1987 Record: 16-66 (5-22, 4-15, 7-29)
Key Players: Chuck Person (16.2 PPG, 6.3 RPG)
Big Moves: None
Chuck Person had a decent year, and the
Bucks are hoping to pair him with
David Robinson, if they are lucky enough.
Western Conference
Midwest Division
Dallas Mavericks (1)
1986-1987 Record: 64-18 (20-6, 14-8, 30-4)
Key Players: Isiah Thomas (19.8 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 11.7 APG, 3.0 SPG), James Worthy (23 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 1.2 SPG, 51.3% FG), Ralph Sampson (24 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 2 BPG, 51.9% FG)
Big Moves: None
The
Mavericks remained healthy all season and as a result put together a 64-win campaign, dominating the Western Conference.
Isiah, Worthy, and
Ralph Sampson may be the best big three in the league. They’ll open the playoffs against their old cross-state rival, the
Spurs.
Spirits of St. Louis (7)
1986-1987 Record: 45-37 (11-15, 11-9, 23-13)
Key Players: Buck Williams (20.4 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 56.3% FG), Otis Birdsong (19.9 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 3.5 APG, 1.8 SPG), Dale Ellis (19.6 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 1.4 SPG), Alvin Robertson (17.9 PPG, 6.9 RPG, 7.3 APG, 2.2 SPG), Mark Eaton (8.2 RPG, 3.8 BPG)
Big Moves: None
St. Louis has had another strong post All-Star Weekend run, pushing them to a 45-win seasons and the #7 seed. The Spirits have the firepower to hang with anyone in the league, and they’ll need every bit of it against the
Kings.
Mark Eaton will be put to the test handling
Hakeem Olajuwon and
Patrick Ewing.
San Antonio Spurs (8)
1986-1987 Record: 37-45 (11-13, 16-6, 10-26)
Key Players: George Gervin (13.8 PPG, 4.7 RPG), A.C. Green (13.3 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 49.2% FG), Ron Anderson (13.1 PPG, 5.7 RPG), Anthony Bowie (12.5 PPG, 4.7 RPG), LaSalle Thompson (9.1 PPG, 9.9 RPG, 2.5 BPG)
Big Moves: None
The
Spurs came crashing down to earth after the All-Star Break, but it was enough to hold off the
Rockets and lock up the last spot in the playoffs. They’re definitely a longshot, but the
Iceman has one more chance to make a run.
Houston Rockets
1986-1987 Record: 34-48 (8-19, 10-10, 16-19)
Key Players: Kelly Tripucka (25.6 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 3.9 APG, 1.4 SPG, 49.3% FG), Darrell Griffith (18.9 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 3.3 APG, 1.4 SPG), Mike Woodson (15.3 PPG, 1.4 SPG), Kevin Willis (10.3 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 1.4 BPG), Charles Oakley (8.1 PPG, 9.6 RPG)
Big Moves: None
Houston right now is like a jigsaw puzzle with pieces that don’t fit with one another. They’ll have to make some moves to figure it all out.
Salt Lake Stallions
1986-1987 Record: 26-56 (6-17, 8-13, 12-26)
Key Players: Eddie Johnson (20.4 PPG, 6.6 RPG), Reggie Theus (18.3 PPG, 4 RPG, 4.8 APG, 1.6 SPG, 50.2% FG)
Big Moves: None
We’ll see if the
Stallions can add useful pieces to
Eddie Johnson and
Reggie Theus…or if they’ll move on from them overall.
Denver Nuggets
1986-1987 Record: 26-56 (12-16, 2-17, 12-23)
Key Players: Ron Harper (15 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 4.3 APG, 1.6 SPG), Joe Barry Carroll (15.1 PPG, 7.7 RPG)
Big Moves: None
There’s some interesting talent in
Denver.
Ron Harper, Chris Washburn and
Johnny Dawkins all had their moments. We’ll see if Denver can build on that, or add a blue chipper in the draft.
Western Conference
Pacific Division
Sacramento Kings (2)
1986-1987 Record: 58-24 (17-7, 17-5, 24-12)
Key Players: Hakeem Olajuwon (26.6 PPG, 12.3 RPG, 1.9 SPG, 4.4 BPG, 54.1% FG, DPOTY), Patrick Ewing (23 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 1.1 SPG, 2.1 BPG, 49.8% FG), Danny Ainge (14 PPG, 4 RPG, 3.6 APG, 1.5 SPG, 47.1% FG)
Big Moves: None
The
Kings locked up a second straight Pacific Division title despite a spirited chase by the
Warriors.
Hakeem Olajuwon won his 2nd straight Defensive Player of the Year, and
Patrick Ewing had an excellent sophomore season. The Kings will take on the
Spirits in Round 1.
Golden State Warriors (3)
1986-1987 Record: 56-26 (17-10, 16-5, 23-11)
Key Players: Kiki Vandeweghe (25.6 PPG, 5 RPG, 3.1 APG, 37% 3P), Andrew Toney (21.3 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 3.5 APG, 1.1 SPG, 48.7% FG), John Stockton (16.7 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 11.6 APG, 2.7 SPG, 47.1% FG, 80.8% FT, 38.9% 3P), Darryl Dawkins (12.9 PPG, 9.9 RPG, 1.5 BPG, 50.9% FG), Danny Schayes (10.3 PPG, 10.5 RPG, 1.4 BPG)
Big Moves: None
Golden State’s years of team-building looked to pay off this season, as they nearly took down the Pacific Division crown and locked up the #3 seed.
Andrew Toney, years after being drafted as the face of the
Miami Heat, finally had a breakout season, starting for the Western All-Stars and winning the 6th Man of the Year award.
John Stockton was so good in his third year he was awarded with All-NBA 2nd Team honors. The acquisition of
Kiki Vandeweghe has paid off too as he once again was one of the best scorers in basketball. But now the real test for the Warriors is in front of them: they will face the
Lakers in the playoffs for the 4th year in a row. Golden State has lost each of those series.
Portland Trail Blazers (4)
1986-1987 Record: 53-29 (15-10, 13-7, 25-12)
Key Players: Chris Mullin (18.5 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 1.8 SPG, 91.2% FT, 36% 3P), Byron Scott (15.8 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 3.8 APG, 1.6 SPG), Otis Thorpe (12.9 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 51.9% FG), Darrell Walker (13.0 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 4.8 APG, 2.6 SPG), Oscar Schmidt (13 PPG, 5 RPG, 44.1% FG, 90% FT, 40.1% 3P)
Big Moves: None
The
Trail Blazers are perhaps the most well-rounded team in the Western Conference. The key to Portland’s success is how well they played at home, putting together a 35-6 record in the Memorial Coliseum. They open the playoff against the
Suns, which should be a fun one.
Phoenix Suns (5)
1986-1987 Record: 28-19 (13-12, 15-7, 19-16)
Key Players: Ricky Pierce (21.2 PPG, 4.5 RPG), Clyde Drexler (21.3 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 4.5 APG, 2 SPG, 49.2% FG), Arvydas Sabonis (19.7 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 46% FG, 91.1% FT, 38.5% 3P), Jack Sikma (13.3 PPG, 10.9 RPG)
Big Moves: None
The
Suns return to the playoffs after a missed year. Like their playoff opponent in the 1st Round,
Portland, the Suns played much better at home as opposed to on the road.
Drexler, Pierce, and
Sabonis represent a top heavy team as opposed to Portland’s well-rounded approach, and they’ll need those three to have a great playoffs to advance.
Los Angeles Lakers (6)
1986-1987 Record: 46-36 (17-11, 10-11, 19-14)
Key Players: Magic Johnson (56 G, 21.3 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 10.1 APG, 1.8 SPG, 52.6% FG, 91.2% FT), Marques Johnson (17.8 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 1.1 SPG), Robert Parish (12.9 PPG, 8.6 RPG), Bernard King (28.9 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 3.1 APG, 1.2 SPG, 53.4% FG), Doc Rivers (14.2 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 5.5 APG, 1.4 SPG)
Big Moves: None
The good news for the
Lakers is that
Magic Johnson started looking like Magic Johnson again once he returned from his injury. There’s a lot of questions surrounding contractual statuses in LA, and how this playoff run goes may answer a lot of them. The Lakers will face the
Warriors in the playoffs for the 4th consecutive season, a rivalry LA has won each time so far.
Seattle Supersonics
1986-1987 Record: 22-60 (7-15, 5-16, 10-19)
Key Players: Brad Daugherty (17 PPG, 8 RPG)
Big Moves: None
Brad Daughtery has proven to be a bright spot for the
Sonics. They’ll look to add another top rookie prospect in this off-season’s draft, and if they’re lucky, they could pair Daughtery with
David Robinson.
Anaheim Light
1986-1987 Record: 8-39 (3-23, 5-16, 0-35)
Key Players: Jawann Oldham (9.2 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 1.4 BPG), Joe Dumars (11.2 PPG)
Big Moves: None
The
Light finished their first season in Anaheim as the worst team in NBA history. At least they are position to completely rebuild.
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NOTABLE GAMES
11/4 – Heat 122, NETS 105 – Michael Jordan makes an opening day statement, dropping a 41-11 with 4 steals on Atlantic Division rival New Jersey
11/4 – KINGS 122, Spirits 84 – The Kings lose Patrick Ewing (19 points in 20 minutes), but Hakeem drops a 32-12 with 3 steals and 4 blocks to put St. Louis down anyway
11/4 – NUGGETS 127, Celtics 119 – Denver upsets defending NBA Champion Boston behind strong rookie performances from Chris Washburn (22 points) and Ron Harper (19 points)
11/5 – CAVALIERS 99, Pacers 79 – Kevin McHale destroys the Pacers with 33 points, 17 rebounds and 9 blocks
11/5 – PISTONS 127, Suns 100 – Tom Chambers welcomes Arvydas Sabonis to the NBA with 45 points and 13 boards
11/7 – SUNS 125, Kings 118 – Hakeem was amazing with 41 points and 18 rebounds, but the Suns got 66 combined points from Clyde Drexler and Ricky Pierce, while rookie Sabonis had a 22-10-8 with 3 steals
11/7 – 76ERS 85, Nets 69 – The Sixers shut down the Nets, and the #1 pick Len Bias drops a 27-9-6
11/8 – WARRIOS 118, Knicks 115 (OT) – John Stockton and Fat Lever put on a show in Golden State’s OT win. Stockton has 21 points, 17 assists and 6 steals against Lever’s 24 points, 17 rebounds and 14 assists
11/11 – KINGS 111, Hawks 86 – Hakeem drops 35 points, 13 rebounds, 5 steals and 4 blocks, overcoming Bill Laimbeer’s 22 rebounds
11/12 – HEAT 114, Nets 107 – Michael Jordan destroys the Nets again, this time with 52 points
11/18 – Kings 93, LIGHT 91 – Hakeem continues to put up insane lines, this time a 40-point, 22-rebound, 3-steal, 3-block demolishing of the Light
11/21 – MAVERICKS 122, Kings 117 – Isiah Thomas dishes out a NBA record 29 assists in a battle between the best two teams in the West
11/21 – Heat 117, LAKERS 104 – Michael Jordan makes a statement that it’s his league now as he drops 48 on the Lakers
11/22 – Pistons 115, MAVERICKS 114 (OT) – The Pistons win a thriller in OT in a battle of two of the top teams in the NBA. Micheal Ray put up a 24-14-12 with 5 steals, enough to offset Isiah’s 23 assists
11/28 – HEAT 133, Jazz 129 – MJ went nuts again, dropping 55 points
12/9 – BULLETS 132, Heat 124 – Sam Bowie puts up perhaps the best game of his career with a 34-18-5, as Alex English and Adrian Dantley added 57 combine points
12/16 – Pistons 109, KNICKS 97 – Micheal Ray outplays Fat Lever with a 25-17-10 against a 10-8-16-5
12/23 – Bulls 133, ROCKETS 120 – Dominique Wilkins drops 70, the second time in two seasons the Rockets allowed a player to hit that mark
12/28 - Kings 116, CAVALIERS 109 – In a battle of the two best centers in the league, Hakeem gets the better of McHale with a 33-17 with 3 steals and 4 blocks against a 36-14
12/29 – KINGS 115, Mavericks 103 – Hakeem again outplays one of the best centers in the league with a 29-12 with 4 steals and 6 blocks against Ralph Sampson’s 34-15
12/29 – CAVALIERS 114, Celtics 97 – Kevin McHale puts together an insane 47-point, 18-rebound, 7-block gem to take down the defending NBA Champs
1/7 – PISTONS 133, Warriors 127 (OT) – In a classic OT battle, Tom Chambers drops 53 to beat the Warriors
1/11 – BULLS 118, Bucks 97 – ‘Nique drops 59, destroying the Bucks
1/17 – Pistons 126, LAKERS 115 – Tom Chambers once again has a monster game, dropping 54 on the Lakers
1/28 – KINGS 104, Nuggets 97 – Hakeem goes wild on the Nuggets with 28 points, 13 rebounds and 11 blocked shots
1/30 – JAZZ 124, Spirits 100 – Charles Barkley continues his rampage on the league with 44 points and 24 rebounds, completely dominating Buck Williams
1/31 – Bulls 108, CAVALIERS 104 – Chicago defeats division rival Cleveland thanks to ‘Nique’s 50
2/11 – Pistons 125, BULLETS 101 – Tom Chambers continues his dominance with another 50-point performance, adding 14 boards and 6 assists. Micheal Ray helped for most of his baskets, handing out 20 assists
2/15 – BULLS 134, Warriors 129 – Dominique drops 57 in a statement game against the powerful Warriors
2/18 – HEAT 130, Rockets 116 – Michael Jordan drops a 50-6-8-6 against the Rockets
3/2 – JAZZ 119, Bulls 111 – Charles Barkley powers his way to 30 rebounds, 12 of them on the offensive end, to help the Jazz upset the Bulls
3/9 – BULLETS 148, Heat 122 – The Bullets end the 21 game win streak of the Heat thanks to big games from Alex English (29-7-5), Adrian Dantley (27-5-4) and Sam Bowie (18-10-5-2-2). They overcame Michael Jordan’s 41-8-9 too
3/10 – MAVERICKS 121, Kings 106 – Despite Hakeem (26-19, 11 blocks) and Ewing (39 points) going off, Dallas wins this battle of two of the best teams in the west behind Isiah’s 27-17 with 7 steals
3/22 – KINGS 116, Cavaliers 113 (OT) – Hakeem and Ewing’s all-around brilliance (29-12 with 9 blocks and 27-13-5-5 respectively) helps overcome Kevin McHale’s 42 points
3/28 – CELTICS 129, Heat 121 – Larry Bird regains his MVP form, leading the Celtics with a 37-13-11 over Michael Jordan (43-7-7) and the Heat
4/4 – 76ERS 116, Bulls 112 – Len Bias shows off his superstar potential with a 34-10-10 and 6 steals to overcome ‘Nique’s 47
4/9 – LAKERS 122, Mavericks 118 (OT) – Magic goes for a 28-19-14, overcoming Isiah’s near quadruple-double (27-8-16-8) to lead the Lakers to a big win over the top ranked Mavericks
4/13 – HEAT 132, Lakers 122 – Michael Jordan show’s Magic who’s league it is with 54 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists
4/17 – MAVERICKS 142, Lakers 127 – James Worthy’s 56 bests Bernard King’s 48 as the Mavericks get revenge from the prior week
4/18 – Pistons 125, SPIRITS 114 – Tom Chambers makes his MVP case with a 56-19
4/20 – JAZZ 126, Celtics 118 – Charles Barkley guarantees the Jazz a winning season and a playoff berth with 42 points
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AWARDS
Most Valuable Player
Michael Jordan (1), Heat: 82 G, 33.3 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 6.1 APG, 2.6 SPG, 57.8% FG, 82.4% FT
Rookie of the Year
Len Bias, 76ers: 82 G, 24.4 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 4.0 APG, 1.9 SPG, 49.6% FG, 84.9% FT
Defensive Player of the Year
Hakeem Olajuwon (2), Kings: 81 G, 1.9 SPG, 4.4 BPG, 95.2 DEF EFF (2nd)
6th Man of the Year
Andrew Toney (1), Warriors: 82 G, 13 GS, 21.3 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 3.5 APG, 1.1 SPG, 48.7% FG, 80.1% FT
Most Improved Player
Charles Barkley (1), Jazz: 82 G, 24.3 PPG, 13.9 RPG, 3.1 APG, 1.6 SPG, 54.1% FG
Coach of the Year
Lenny Wilkens (2), Pistons: 67-15 (4th All-Time), 11 Game Improvement, #1 in Central Division, #1 Seed in Eastern Conference
NBA 1st Team
Hakeem Olajuwon, Kings (2nd: 1/1/0)
Dominique Wilkins, Bulls (5th: 3/0/2)
Tom Chambers, Pistons (3rd: 1/2/0)
Michael Jordan, Heat (3rd: 2/1/0)
Isiah Thomas, Mavericks (4th: 2/2/0)
NBA 2nd Team
Kevin McHale, Cavaliers (5th: 3/2/0)
Charles Barkley, Jazz (1st: 0/1/0)
Len Bias, 76ers (1st: 0/1/0)
Adrian Dantley, Stallions (7th: 1/4/2)
John Stockton, Warriors (1st: 0/1/0)
NBA 3rd Team
Ralph Sampson, Mavericks (3rd: 0/1/2)
Clyde Drexler, Suns (2nd: 0/0/3)
Kelly Tripucka, Rockets (2nd: 0/0/2)
Sidney Moncrief, Nets (6th: 1/2/3)
Micheal Ray Richardson, Pistons (7th: 3/2/2)
All-Defense 1st Team
Hakeem Olajuwon, Kings (2nd: 2/0)
Len Bias, 76ers (1st: 1/0)
Cliff Robinson, Nets (1st: 1/0)
Isiah Thomas, Mavericks (2nd: 2/0)
Michael Jordan, Heat (2nd: 1/1)
All-Defense 2nd Team
Kevin McHale, Cavaliers (4th: 0/4)
Clyde Drexler, Suns (1st: 0/1)
Dominique Wilkins, Bulls (1st: 0/1)
John Stockton, Warriors (1st: 0/1)
Darrell Walker, Trail Blazers (1st: 0/1)
All-Rookie 1st Team
Arvydas Sabonis, Suns
Len Bias, 76ers
Chuck Person, Bucks
Ron Harper, Nuggets
Johnny Dawkins, Nuggets
All-Rookie 2nd Team
Brad Daugherty, Supersonics
Chris Washburn, Nuggets
Dennis Rodman, Rockets
Anthony Bowie, Spurs
Jeff Hornacek, Bullets
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Top 10 PPG
1.
Dominique Wilkins (2), CHI, 35.3 (Champion)
2. Michael Jordan, MIA, 33.3
3. Tom Chambers, DET, 32.3
4. Bernard King, LAL, 28.9
5. Hakeem Olajuwon, SAC, 26.6
6. Adrian Dantley, BAL, 26.0
7. Kiki Vandeweghe, GSW, 25.6
8. Kelly Tripucka, HOU, 25.6
9. Kevin McHale, CLE, 25.3
10. Len Bias, PHI, 24.4
Top 10 RPG
1.
Charles Barkley (1), NOJ, 13.9 (Champion)
2. Kevin McHale, CLE, 12.4
3. Hakeem Olajuwon, SAC, 12.3
4. Bill Laimbeer, ATL, 11.8
5. Moses Malone, NJN, 11.3
6. Sam Bowie, BAL, 11.2
7. Jack Sikma, PHX, 10.9
8. Danny Schayes, GSW, 10.5
9. Buck Williams, STL, 10.2
10. Ralph Sampson, DAL, 10.2
Top 10 APG
1.
Isiah Thomas (2), DAL, 11.7 (Champion)
2. John Stockton, GSW, 11.6
3. Micheal Ray Richardson, DET, 10.7
4. Magic Johnson, LAL, 10.1
5. Fat Lever, NYK, 9.6
6. Johnny Moore, CHI, 9.3
7. Alvin Robertson, STL, 7.3
8. Maurice Cheeks, PHI, 7.0
9. Brad Davis, SAS, 6.2
10. Larry Bird, BOS, 6.2
Top 5 SPG
1.
Isiah Thomas (1), DAL, 3.0 (Champion)
2. John Stockton, GSW, 2.7
3. Michael Jordan, MIA, 2.6
4. Darrell Walker, POR, 2.6
5. Sidney Moncrief, NJN, 2.4
Top 5 BPG
1.
Hakeem Olajuwon (1), SAC, 4.4 (Champion)
2. Kevin McHale, CLE, 3.9
3. Alton Lister, CHI, 3.9
4. Mark Eaton, STL, 3.8
5. Manute Bol, PHI, 3.8
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Player of the Week (Listed By Week Ending)
11/9 – Magic Johnson, Lakers, Dominique Wilkins, Bulls
11/16 – Magic Johnson, Lakers, Len Bias, 76ers
11/23 – Hakeem Olajuwon, Kings, Michael Jordan, Heat
11/30 – Arvydas Sabonis, Suns, Michael Jordan, Heat
12/7 – Adrian Dantley, Stallions, Dominique Wilkins, Bulls
12/14 – Isiah Thomas, Mavericks, Michael Jordan, Heat
12/21 – Hakeem Olajuwon, Kings, Tom Chambers, Pistons
12/28 – Bernard King, Lakers, Dominique Wilkins, Bulls
1/4 – Bernard King, Lakers, Charles Barkley, Jazz
1/11 – Bernard King, Lakers, Michael Jordan, Heat
1/18 – Bernard King, Lakers, Tom Chambers, Pistons
1/25 – Hakeem Olajuwon, Kings, Len Bias, 76ers
2/1 – Eddie Johnson, Stallions, Adrian Dantley, Bullets
2/8 – Hakeem Olajuwon, Kings, Michael Jordan, Heat
2/15 – Hakeem Olajuwon, Kings, Dominique Wilkins, Bulls
2/22 – Hakeem Olajuwon, Kings, Michael Jordan, Heat
3/1 – Isiah Thomas, Mavericks, Michael Jordan, Heat
3/8 – John Stockton, Warriors, Dominique Wilkins, Bulls
3/15 – John Stockton, Warriors, Michael Jordan, Heat
3/22 – Magic Johnson, Lakers, Charles Barkley, Jazz
3/29 – Arvydas Sabonis, Suns, Michael Jordan, Heat
4/5 – Ralph Sampson, Mavericks, Michael Jordan, Heat
4/12 – Magic Johnson, Lakers, Larry Bird, Celtics
4/19 – Magic Johnson, Lakers, Michael Jordan, Heat
Player of the Month
November: Magic Johnson, Lakers, Michael Jordan, Heat
December: Hakeem Olajuwon, Kings, Michael Jordan, Heat
January: Bernard King, Lakers, Tom Chambers, Pistons
February: Hakeem Olajuwon, Kings, Michael Jordan, Heat
March: Hakeem Olajuwon, Kings, Michael Jordan, Heat
April: Magic Johnson, Lakers, Michael Jordan, Heat
Rookie of the Month
November: Arvydas Sabonis, Suns, Len Bias, 76ers
December: Arvydas Sabonis, Suns, Len Bias, 76ers
January: Arvydas Sabonis, Suns, Len Bias, 76ers
February: Brad Daugherty, Sonics, Len Bias, 76ers
March: Arvydas Sabonis, Suns, Len Bias, 76ers
April: Arvydas Sabonis, Suns, Len Bias, 76ers
Here is the current list of which draft picks are owned by whom.
Here is a list of the top prospects for the next three drafts.
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Fantasy Standings
1986-1987 Fantasy Stats
@Dubble J – 532.47
Michael Jordan – 85.97 (3rd)
82 Games, 2729 Points, 558 Rebounds, 503 Assists, 215 Steals, 59 Blocks
Larry Bird – 53.12 (31st)
59 Games, 1432 Points, 555 Rebounds, 365 Assists, 105 Steals, 26 Blocks
Isiah Thomas – 83.75 (4th)
77 Games, 1527 Points, 380 Rebounds, 902 Assists, 233 Steals, 15 Blocks
Kevin McHale – 91.92 (2nd)
82 Games, 2076 Points, 1020 Rebounds, 149 Assists, 125 Steals, 323 Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon – 98.21 (1st)
81 Games, 2157 Points, 1000 Rebounds, 151 Assists, 153 Steals, 353 Blocks
Len Bias – 69.97 (10th, 1st Rookie)
82 Games, 1997 Points, 695 Rebounds, 330 Assists, 152 Steals, 77 Blocks
@AlanSmithee1981 – 372.31
Michael Jordan – 85.97 (3rd)
82 Games, 2729 Points, 558 Rebounds, 503 Assists, 215 Steals, 59 Blocks
Magic Johnson – 56.86 (23rd)
56 Games, 1192 Points, 512 Rebounds, 565 Assists, 100 Steals, 21 Blocks
Larry Bird – 53.12 (31st)
59 Games, 1432 Points, 555 Rebounds, 365 Assists, 105 Steals, 26 Blocks
Dominique Wilkins – 69.8 (11th)
82 Games, 2898 Points, 631 Rebounds, 190 Assists, 148 Steals, 58 Blocks
Tom Chambers – 66.57 (13th)
82 Games, 2647 Points, 763 Rebounds, 226 Assists, 76 Steals, 82 Blocks
Brad Daugherty – 39.99 (91st, 6th Rookie)[/B]
71 Games, 1209 Points, 568 Rebounds, 196 Assists, 32 Steals, 55 Blocks
Congratulations to
@Dubble J on winning his 2nd straight Regular Season Fantasy Title! With the 10% bonus, he’ll score 586 points!
@Dubble J : 2,802 Points (6x Champion (2x Season, 4x Playoffs): 1986, 1987 Season, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985 Playoffs)
1981 Playoffs: 302 (Champion)
1982 Playoffs: 237 (Champion)
1983 Playoffs: 269 (Champion)
1984 Playoffs: 220
1985 Playoffs: 422 (Champion)
1986 Regular Season: 459 (Champion)
1986 Playoffs: 317
1987 Regular Season: 586 (Champion)
@Alansmithee: 1,846 Points (2x Champion (2x Playoffs): 1984, 1986 Playoffs)
1983 Playoffs: 215
1984 Playoffs: 394 (Champion)
1985 Playoffs: 381
1986 Playoffs: 484 (Champion)
1987 Regular Season: 372
@BattleTank : 411 Points
1986 Regular Season: 411
@Grim : 447 Points (1x Champion (1x Playoffs): 1980 Playoffs)
1980 Playoffs: 55 (Champion)
1981 Playoffs: 90
1986 Playoffs: 302
@Joey Bananas : 55 Points
1981 Playoffs: 55
The goal for prediction results: when we get into the late 2020s and 2030s, to allow users to create their own rookies based on the prediction points they built up.
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