1972-73

In 1972-73 Buffalo boasted the NBA's best rookie in Bob McAdoo. However, McAdoo alone couldn't change the team's fortunes. Playing under new coach Jack Ramsay, the team slipped back by a game, winning only 21 for the year. Only Philadelphia, with a record-setting 9-73 mark, kept the Braves from posting the worst record in the league. Seven of Buffalo's wins came against the hapless 76ers. McAdoo put up convincing numbers for the Braves, averaging 18.0 points and 9.1 rebounds. He was rewarded with the NBA Rookie of the Year Award at season's end. The only Braves player to lead the league in any category was Elmore Smith, who had the dubious distinction of fouling out of a league-high 16 contests. Kauffman (17.5 ppg) again represented Buffalo in the NBA All-Star Game.