1992–93 Dallas Mavericks season explained

The 1992–93 NBA season was the Mavericks' thirteenth season in the National Basketball Association.[1] In the 1992 NBA draft, the Mavericks selected Jim Jackson out of Ohio State University with the fourth overall pick.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] However, Jackson held out most of his rookie season due to a contract dispute, and refused to play for the Mavericks.[7] [8] [9] [10] The dismantling of the 1980s Mavericks continued as Fat Lever missed the entire season with a knee injury.[11] [12] [13] After a 1–3 start to the season, the Mavericks went on a 12-game losing streak between November and December, posted a 15-game losing streak between December and January, lost eight consecutive games between January and February, and then suffered a dreadful 19-game losing streak between February and March, which left them with the worst record in NBA history as they stood 4–57 through 61 games.[14] Head coach Richie Adubato was fired after a 2–27 start, and was replaced with assistant Gar Heard as an interim coach.[15] [16] [17] The team held a 4–45 record at the All-Star break during their 19-game losing streak.[18]

However, Jackson finally signed with the Mavericks in early March,[19] [20] [21] and played in the final 28 games of the season, averaging 16.3 points, 4.7 assists and 1.4 steals per game, although he was not selected to an NBA All-Rookie Team at season's end. In the final 21 games, Jackson helped the team to seven wins, including two straight to close out the year,[22] [23] but the Mavericks still finished with a franchise worst 11–71 (.134) record.[24] [25] Derek Harper led the team with 18.2 points and 5.4 assists per game, while second round draft pick Sean Rooks averaged 13.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, and Terry Davis provided the team with 12.7 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. In addition, second-year forward Doug Smith provided with 10.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, while Randy White averaged 9.7 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, second-year guard Mike Iuzzolino contributed 8.7 points and 4.7 assists per game, and rookie guard Walter Bond contributed 8.0 points per game.[26]

The 1992–93 Mavericks also had by far the worst average point differential in the history of the NBA at -15.2 points per game – over three points worse than the 1972–73 76ers who won only nine games, and over five points worse than the 2015–16 76ers who won ten.[27] For this reason, NBA historian Kyle Wright declared in 2007 that the 1992–93 Mavericks must rank as, at least relative to their opponents, the worst team in the history of the NBA.[27] Following the season, Heard was fired as head coach, and Iuzzolino signed as a free agent with the Orlando Magic, but was later on released to free agency.[28] [29]

For the season, the Mavericks changed the wordmark of the city and team name on their primary logo,[30] slightly redesigned their home uniforms,[31] and sported new blue road uniforms.[32] The redesigned logo and uniforms both remained in use until 2001.

Draft picks

See main article: 1992 NBA draft.

RoundPickPlayerPositionNationalityCollege
1 4 SG/SF Ohio State
2 30 PF/C Arizona

Roster

Roster Notes

Regular season

Season standings

y - clinched division title

x - clinched playoff spot

z - clinched division title

y - clinched division title

x - clinched playoff spot

Record vs. opponents

1992-93 NBA Records
width=100TeamATLBOSCHACHICLEDALDENDETGSWHOUINDLACLALMIAMILMINNJNNYKORLPHIPHOPORSACSASSEAUTAWAS
Atlanta– 2–2 3–2 2–2 0–5 1–1 2–0 2–3 2–0 1–1 2–2 1–1 1–1 3–1 3–2 2–0 1–3 2–2 1–3 3–1 0–2 1–1 1–1 2–0 1–1 2–0 2–2
Boston2–2 – 3–1 1–3 3–1 2–0 2–0 1–3 2–0 1–1 2–2 1–1 1–1 3–1 2–2 2–0 4–0 1–4 3–2 4–1 0–2 2–0 1–1 1–1 0–2 0–2 4–1
Charlotte2–3 1–3 – 2–3 1–3 2–0 1–1 4–1 2–0 0–2 0–5 1–1 1–1 2–2 3–1 2–0 2–2 1–3 3–1 4–0 0–2 1–1 2–0 1–1 1–1 1–1 4–0
Chicago2–2 3–1 3–2 – 2–3 2–0 1–1 3–1 2–0 0–2 5–0 2–0 0–2 3–1 4–1 2–0 4–0 1–3 3–1 2–2 1–1 2–0 2–0 0–2 2–0 2–0 4–0
Cleveland5–0 1–3 3–1 3–2 – 2–0 1–1 3–2 2–0 1–1 4–0 1–1 2–0 2–2 4–1 2–0 2–2 1–3 2–2 4–0 2–0 0–2 1–1 1–1 1–1 1–1 3–1
Dallas1–1 0–2 0–2 0–2 0–2 – 1–5 1–1 0–4 1–4 1–1 0–4 1–3 0–2 0–2 1–4 0–2 0–2 1–1 1–1 0–4 0–4 0–4 0–5 1–3 0–5 1–1
Denver0–2 0–2 1–1 1–1 1–1 5–1 – 1–1 3–1 2–3 1–1 2–2 1–3 0–2 1–1 3–2 1–1 1–1 0–2 1–1 1–3 1–3 3–1 1–4 1–3 2–3 2–0
Detroit3–2 3–1 1–4 1–3 2–3 1–1 1–1 – 0–2 1–1 3–2 1–1 1–1 1–3 2–2 1–1 3–1 2–2 3–1 3–1 0–2 1–1 2–0 0–2 0–2 0–2 4–0
Golden State0–2 0–2 0–2 0–2 0–2 4–0 1–3 2–0 – 2–2 0–2 2–3 1–4 2–0 1–1 3–1 1–1 0–2 1–1 1–1 1–4 0–5 4–1 3–1 1–4 3–1 1–1
Houston1–1 1–1 2–0 2–0 1–1 4–1 3–2 1–1 2–2 – 2–0 4–0 3–1 2–0 1–1 4–2 1–1 1–1 1–1 2–0 2–2 1–3 4–0 4–1 1–3 4–1 1–1
Indiana2–2 2–2 5–0 0–5 0–4 1–1 1–1 2–3 2–0 0–2 – 1–1 1–1 2–2 2–3 1–1 3–1 1–3 2–2 3–1 1–1 1–1 2–0 1–1 2–0 0–2 3–1
L.A. Clippers1–1 1–1 1–1 0–2 1–1 4–0 2–2 1–1 3–2 0–4 1–1 – 3–2 0–2 2–0 4–0 0–2 2–0 1–1 1–1 3–2 2–3 3–2 0–4 1–4 2–2 2–0
L.A. Lakers1–1 1–1 1–1 2–0 0–2 3–1 3–1 1–1 4–1 1–3 1–1 2–3 – 0–2 1–1 3–1 0–2 0–2 1–1 2–0 0–5 3–2 3–2 2–2 1–4 1–3 2–0
Miami1–3 1–3 2–2 1–3 2–2 2–0 2–0 3–1 0–2 0–2 2–2 2–0 2–0 – 2–2 2–0 2–3 0–5 3–2 1–3 0–2 1–1 1–1 1–1 1–1 0–2 2–3
Milwaukee2–3 2–2 1–3 1–4 1–4 2–0 1–1 2–2 1–1 1–1 3–2 0–2 1–1 2–2 – 1–1 0–4 1–3 2–2 2–2 0–2 0–2 1–1 0–2 0–2 0–2 1–3
Minnesota0–2 0–2 0–2 0–2 0–2 4–1 2–3 1–1 1–3 2–4 1–1 0–4 1–3 0–2 1–1 – 1–1 0–2 0–2 0–2 0–4 1–3 1–3 1–4 0–4 1–4 1–1
New Jersey3–1 0–4 2–2 0–4 2–2 2–0 1–1 1–3 1–1 1–1 1–3 2–0 2–0 3–2 4–0 1–1 – 1–3 3–2 3–2 1–1 0–2 2–0 1–1 1–1 1–1 4–1
New York2–2 4–1 3–1 3–1 3–1 2–0 1–1 2–2 2–0 1–1 3–1 0–2 2–0 5–0 3–1 2–0 3–1 – 2–2 5–0 1–1 1–1 2–0 2–0 1–1 1–1 4–1
Orlando3–1 2–3 1–3 1–3 2–2 1–1 2–0 1–3 1–1 1–1 2–2 1–1 1–1 2–3 2–2 2–0 2–3 2–2 – 3–2 0–2 2–0 2–0 0–2 0–2 1–1 4–0
Philadelphia1–3 1–4 0–4 2–2 0–4 1–1 1–1 1–3 1–1 0–2 1–3 1–1 0–2 3–1 2–2 2–0 2–3 0–5 2–3 – 0–2 0–2 1–1 0–2 1–1 0–2 3–1
Phoenix2–0 2–0 2–0 1–1 0–2 4–0 3–1 2–0 4–1 2–2 1–1 2–3 5–0 2–0 2–0 4–0 1–1 1–1 2–0 2–0 – 3–2 5–0 3–1 2–3 3–1 2–0
Portland1–1 0–2 1–1 0–2 2–0 4–0 3–1 1–1 5–0 3–1 1–1 3–2 2–3 1–1 2–0 3–1 2–0 1–1 0–2 2–0 2–3 – 5–0 2–2 2–3 2–2 1–1
Sacramento1–1 1–1 0–2 0–2 1–1 4–0 1–3 0–2 1–4 0–4 0–2 2–3 2–3 1–1 1–1 3–1 0–2 0–2 0–2 1–1 0–5 0–5 – 2–2 1–4 2–2 1–1
San Antonio0–2 1–1 1–1 2–0 1–1 5–0 4–1 2–0 1–3 1–4 1–1 4–0 2–2 1–1 2–0 4–1 1–1 0–2 2–0 2–0 1–3 2–2 2–2 – 3–1 3–3 1–1
Seattle1–1 2–0 1–1 0–2 1–1 3–1 3–1 2–0 4–1 3–1 0–2 4–1 4–1 1–1 2–0 4–0 1–1 1–1 2–0 1–1 3–2 3–2 4–1 1–3 – 2–2 2–0
Utah0–2 2–0 1–1 0–2 1–1 5–0 3–2 2–0 1–3 1–4 2–0 2–2 3–1 2–0 2–0 4–1 1–1 1–1 1–1 2–0 1–3 2–2 2–2 3–3 2–2 – 1–1
Washington2–2 1–4 0–4 0–4 1–3 1–1 0–2 0–4 1–1 1–1 1–3 0–2 0–2 3–2 3–1 1–1 1–4 1–4 0–4 1–3 0–2 1–1 1–1 1–1 0–2 1–1 —

Game log

|- style="background:#fbb;"| 1| November 7| Utah| L 106–122| Derek Harper (26)| Mike Iuzzolino (6)| Derek Harper (9)| Reunion Arena
12,514| 0–1|- style="background:#fbb;"| 2| November 10| @ Minnesota| L 104–118| Walter Bond (25)| Smith, Moore, & Hodge (6)| Mike Iuzzolino (6)| Target Center
18,202| 0–2|- style="background:#fbb;"| 3| November 11| Milwaukee| L 116–124| Derek Harper (21)| Terry Davis (11)| Mike Iuzzolino (5)| Reunion Arena
11,276| 0–3|- style="background:#bfb;"| 4| November 14| Atlanta| W 113–105| Terry Davis (35)| Terry Davis (17)| Derek Harper (7)| Reunion Arena
13,488| 1–3

Player statistics

Ragular season

Player
C79 8 1,267 294 75 33 37 393 16.0 3.7 .9 .4 .5 5.0
PF75 74 2,462 701 68 36 28 955 32.8 9.3 .9 .5 .4 12.7
SG74 38 1,578 196 122 75 18 590 21.3 2.6 1.6 1.0 .2 8.0
C72 68 2,087 536 95 38 81 970 29.0 7.4 1.3 .5 1.1 13.5
PG70 23 1,769 140 328 49 6 610 25.3 2.0 4.7 .7 .1 8.7
SF68 22 1,295 212 67 55 34 439 19.0 3.1 1.0 .8 .5 6.5
PF64 20 1,433 370 49 63 45 618 22.4 5.8 .8 1.0 .7 9.7
SG62 60 2,108 123 334 80 16 1,126 34.0 2.0 5.4 1.3 .3 18.2
PF61 42 1,524 328 104 48 52 634 25.0 5.4 1.7 .8 .9 10.4
SF53 13 885 167 58 24 6 370 16.7 3.2 1.1 .5 .1 7.0
SG39 1 510 52 47 21 4 282 13.1 1.3 1.2 .5 .1 7.2
†PG33 13 641 56 100 39 1 191 19.4 1.7 3.0 1.2 .0 5.8
†SG30 0 630 58 46 24 6 287 21.0 1.9 1.5 .8 .2 9.6
SF28 28 938 122 131 40 11 457 33.5 4.4 4.7 1.4 .4 16.3
SG23 0 175 37 29 8 3 51 7.6 1.6 1.3 .3 .1 2.2
C20 0 166 49 12 7 2 58 8.3 2.5 .6 .4 .1 2.9
C20 0 124 44 5 1 5 60 6.2 2.2 .3 .1 .3 3.0
SG9 0 138 14 13 8 0 50 15.3 1.6 1.4 .9 .0 5.6

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1992-93 Dallas Mavericks Roster and Stats.
  2. News: Araton . Harvey . BASKETBALL; Draft Sticks to Program Until the 5th Pick, That Is . The New York Times . June 25, 1992 . December 4, 2022.
  3. News: Associated Press . After Big Men Go First, Locals Go in First Round: NBA Draft: Miner Goes to Heat at No. 12. Lakers Take Peeler. Clippers Select: La Salle's Woods with Their First Pick . Los Angeles Times . June 25, 1992 . July 25, 2022.
  4. News: Wojciechowski . Gene . Miner Didn't Realize Heat Would Be on Like This: NBA Draft: USC Star Waits Longer Than Expected Before Miami Makes Him the 12th Overall Selection. UCLA's Murray Goes to San Antonio, Pepperdine's Christie to Seattle . Los Angeles Times . June 25, 1992 . May 31, 2023.
  5. News: Aldridge . David . O'Neal, Mourning 1-2 . The Washington Post . June 25, 1992 . July 31, 2021.
  6. Web site: 1992 NBA Draft . Basketball-Reference . December 4, 2022.
  7. News: SPORTS PEOPLE: PRO BASKETBALL; Stalemate in Dallas . The New York Times . November 2, 1992 . July 25, 2022.
  8. News: Associated Press . Jim Jackson Says He Won't Play for Mavs . The Seattle Times . December 12, 1992 . November 4, 2016.
  9. News: Jackson Snubs Mavericks . United Press International . December 12, 1992 . June 24, 2023.
  10. News: United Press International . Jackson Snubs Dallas, But Mavs Have to Read It in the Newspaper . Deseret News . December 13, 1992 . September 26, 2022.
  11. News: Mavs' Lever Out for Year . United Press International . October 14, 1992 . December 31, 2021.
  12. News: Guard Fat Lever, Who Has Skipped Nine... . Los Angeles Times . October 14, 1992 . September 30, 2022.
  13. News: McCallum . Jack . How Bad Can It Get? . Sports Illustrated Vault . January 18, 1993 . January 27, 2023.
  14. Web site: 1992–93 Dallas Mavericks Schedule and Results. Basketball-Reference. July 2, 2021.
  15. News: Associated Press . PRO BASKETBALL; Hapless Mavericks Dismiss Coach . The New York Times . January 14, 1993 . May 29, 2023.
  16. News: Staff and Wire Reports . Adubato Is Fired as Coach of Mavericks . Los Angeles Times . January 14, 1993 . November 18, 2022.
  17. News: Youth Served, Mavs' Coach Fired . Chicago Tribune . January 14, 1993 . May 29, 2023.
  18. News: NBA Games Played on February 18, 1993 . Basketball-Reference . January 6, 2023.
  19. News: Associated Press . BASKETBALL; Mavericks Hire Coach and Sign Top Draft Pick . The New York Times . March 5, 1993 . January 18, 2022.
  20. News: Heisler . Mark . Mavericks Finally Get Their No. 1 Men: Pro Basketball: Team with a 4-50 Record Signs Its Top Draft Choice Jim Jackson for $20 Million, and Hires Quinn Buckner as Coach for Next Season . Los Angeles Times . March 5, 1993 . May 29, 2023.
  21. News: Mavericks Sign Jackson, Hire Buckner . The Washington Post . March 5, 1993 . May 29, 2023.
  22. News: Associated Press . Mavericks Beat Timberwolves--and the 76ers . Los Angeles Times . April 24, 1993 . July 25, 2022.
  23. News: Associated Press . NBA ROUNDUP: Pacers Edge Out Magic for Last Berth . Los Angeles Times . April 25, 1993 . September 26, 2022.
  24. Web site: 1992–93 Dallas Mavericks Schedule and Results. Basketball-Reference. July 2, 2021.
  25. Web site: Worst NBA Teams Ever. ESPN. 2013-05-13.
  26. Web site: 1992–93 Dallas Mavericks Roster and Stats. Basketball-Reference. July 2, 2021.
  27. Wright, Kyle; The NBA from Top to Bottom: A History of the NBA from the No. 1 Team to the No. 1,153; pp. 74, 115-116.
  28. News: Povtak . Tim . Magic Can't Count on Lichti or Cook . Orlando Sentinel . October 3, 1993 . November 18, 2022.
  29. News: BASEBALL: Major League Baseball — Named Megan O'Donnell… . The Baltimore Sun . November 4, 1993 . May 14, 2024.
  30. News: Dallas Mavericks Logo . Chris Creamer's Sports Logos Page - SportsLogos.Net. . February 3, 2022.
  31. News: Dallas Mavericks Uniform . Chris Creamer's Sports Logos Page - SportsLogos.Net. . February 3, 2022.
  32. News: Dallas Mavericks Uniform . Chris Creamer's Sports Logos Page - SportsLogos.Net. . December 13, 2021.

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