1970–71 New York Nets season

The 1970–71 New York Nets season was the fourth season of the franchise. On January 6, 1971, during a game versus the Memphis Pros, referee Andy Hershock suffered a heart attack, later dying in the medical office at Island Garden. The game was later restarted, with the Nets winning 110–101. Two months later, they played the Kentucky Colonels in a doubleheader benefit game for Hershock.

1970–71 New York Nets season
Head coach	Lou Carnesecca
Arena	Island Garden
Results
Record	40–44 (.476)
Place	Division: 3rd (Eastern (ABA))
Playoff finish	Division semifinals (lost to Squires 2–4)

This was Rick Barry's first season with the Nets. Barry averaged 29.4 points per game.

Roster

1970–71 New York Nets roster

Players

Coaches

Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB From C 12 Ard, Jim 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 1948-09-19 Cincinnati SF 24 Barry, Rick 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1944-03-28 Miami (FL) SF 3, 15 Bunting, Bill 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1947-08-26 North Carolina PG 4 Congdon, Jeff 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1943-10-17 BYU G 3 DeAngelis, Billy 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1946-10-05 Saint Joseph's SG 21 DePre, Joe 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1947-12-19 St. John's PF 11 Dove, Sonny 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 198 lb (90 kg) 1945-08-16 St. John's PF 14 Green, Luther 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1946-11-13 LIU Brooklyn SG 10, 15 Hayes, Jim 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1948-02-18 Boston University PF 40 Hunter, Les 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 1942-08-16 Loyola Chicago C 20 Johnson, Ed 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1944-06-17 Tennessee State C 3 Leaks, Manny 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 1945-11-27 Niagara PG 25 Melchionni, Bill 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 1944-10-19 Villanova C 5 Paultz, Billy 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 235 lb (107 kg) 1948-07-30 St. John's SG 23 Tart, Levern 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1942-06-01 Bradley SG 22 Taylor, Ollie 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 194 lb (88 kg) 1947-03-07 Houston

Head coach Lou Carnesecca Legend (DP) Unsigned draft pick (FA) Free agent (S) Suspended Injured Roster

Final standings

Eastern Division

Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Virginia Squires *	55	29	.655	-
Kentucky Colonels *	44	40	.524	11.0
New York Nets *	40	44	.476	15.0
The Floridians *	37	47	.440	18.0
Pittsburgh Condors	36	48	.429	19.0
Carolina Cougars	34	50	.405	21.0

Playoffs

Eastern Division semifinals vs. Virginia Squires

Game	Date	Location	Score	Record	Attendance
1	April 2	Hampton (Virginia)	105–113	0–1	6,149
2	April 4	Hampton (Virginia)	114–108	0–2	7,143
3	April 6	New York	135–131	1–2	3,504
4	April 7	New York	130–127	2–2	4,134
5	April 9	Richmond (Virginia)	124–127	2–3	4,250
6	April 10	New York	114–118	2–4	3,016

Nets lose series, 4–2

External links

• 1970 draft picks