1967–68 Baltimore Bullets season

NBA season

team = Baltimore Bullets
end_year = 1968
record = 36-46
division_place = 8^th
conf_place = 8^th
coach = Gene Shue
arena = Baltimore Civic Center
playoffs = Lost 1st RoundThe 1967-68 season was the Bullets 7th season in the league. After losing 61 games, the Bullets were forced to rebuild through the draft. With the first overall pick, the Bullets selected Earl "The Pearl" Monroe. Monroe was a flashy player, a deft ball handler, and a creative, unconventional shot maker. [ [http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nba/dc/wizards.html Washington Wizards (1963-Present) ] ] He was the first player to make the reverse spin on the dribble a trademark move. [ [http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nba/dc/wizards.html Washington Wizards (1963-Present) ] ] In his rookie season he would lead the Bullets in scoring with 24.3 points per game, and win the Rookie of the Year Award. The Bullets improved by 15 games posting a 36-46 record. [ [http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nba/dc/wizards.html Washington Wizards (1963-Present) ] ] The Bullets would still finish in last place.

Offseason

NBA Draft

Regular season

eason standings

eason Schedule

Player stats

"Note: GP= Games played; REB= Rebounds; AST= Assists; STL = Steals; BLK = Blocks; PTS = Points; AVG = Average"

Postseason

Awards and Honors

*Earl Monroe, NBA Rookie of the Year

References

* [http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/BAL/1968.html Bullets on Basketball Reference]