1992–93 Seattle SuperSonics season

NBA basketball team season March 2026 January 2025 Seattle SuperSonics 1993 55 27 Pacific 2 3 George Karl Bob Whitsitt Barry Ackerley Seattle Center Coliseum Western Conference finals(lost to the Phoenix Suns 3–4) SEA KING-TV Prime Sports Northwest KJR thumb|right|300px|A ticket for Game 4 of the 1993 Western Conference finals between the SuperSonics and the Phoenix Suns at the Seattle Center Coliseum. The 1992–93 Seattle SuperSonics season was the 25th season for the Seattle SuperSonics in the National Basketball Association. Oklahoma City Thunder Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/OKC/ August 9, 2026 Season summary Regular season During the first month of the regular season, the SuperSonics acquired Vincent Askew from the Sacramento Kings. Bench Gives SuperSonics Boost Over Winless Clips Deseret News November 14, 1994 https://www.deseret.com/platform/amp/1994/11/14/19142573/bench-gives-supersonics-boost-over-winless-clips January 19, 2022 Early into the regular season, the SuperSonics traveled overseas to Yokohama, Japan to play their first two games against the Houston Rockets at the Yokohama Arena. Associated Press N.B.A. Schedules 2d Japan Opener The New York Times June 26, 1992 https://www.nytimes.com/1992/06/26/sports/nba-schedules-2d-japan-opener.html August 4, 2017 In the first game on November 6, 1992, the SuperSonics were the road team and defeated the Rockets by a score of 111–94; Shawn Kemp posted a double-double of 29 points and 20 rebounds, while Ricky Pierce scored 19 points, and Eddie Johnson added 16 points off the bench. Associated Press Pro Basketball: Sonics Win in Japan The New York Times November 7, 1992 https://www.nytimes.com/1992/11/07/sports/pro-basketball-sonics-win-in-japan.html September 25, 2022 Associated Press  Kemp Wows Asians and Rockets  The Spokesman-Review  November 7, 1992  C3  https://books.google.com/books?id=EdVYAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA41&dq=1992+Houston+Rockets+Seattle+SuperSonics+111-94&article_id=7000,6182921&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiMjPPV9pWTAxXQGtAFHSEuCy4Q6AF6BAgOEAM#v=onepage&q=1992%20Houston%20Rockets%20Seattle%20SuperSonics%20111-94&f=false March 10, 2026 Seattle SuperSonics at Houston Rockets Box Score, November 6, 1992 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199211060HOU.html March 10, 2026 In the second game on November 7, the SuperSonics were the home team and defeated the Rockets by a score of 89–85; Nate McMillan finished with 24 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals off the bench, while Kemp posted a double-double of 20 points and 12 rebounds. Associated Press NBA Roundup: Hawks Tarnish Special Night for Bulls Los Angeles Times November 8, 1992 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-11-08-sp-374-story.html September 25, 2022 Associated Press  McMillan Powers 'Sonics to Japan  Sun-Journal  November 9, 1992  26  https://books.google.com/books?id=zQggAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA36&dq=1992+Houston+Rockets+Seattle+SuperSonics+89-85&article_id=1461,1678395&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi438Lw_ZWTAxUWkGoFHThSMn0Q6AF6BAgJEAM#v=onepage&q=1992%20Houston%20Rockets%20Seattle%20SuperSonics%2089-85&f=false March 10, 2026 Houston Rockets at Seattle SuperSonics Box Score, November 7, 1992 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199211070SEA.html March 10, 2026 Both games had an attendance of 14,544 fans at the Yokohama Arena. With George Karl in his first full season as the team's head coach, the SuperSonics won their first four games of the regular season, posted a six-game winning streak in January, which led to a 23–8 start to the season, and later on held a 33–17 record at the All-Star break. NBA Games Played on February 18, 1993 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/?month=2&day=18&year=1993 July 24, 2022 At mid-season, the team traded Benoit Benjamin, and rookie shooting guard, and first-round draft pick Doug Christie out of Pepperdine University to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Sam Perkins. Associated Press Pro Basketball: Sonics Get Lakers' Perkins The New York Times February 23, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/02/23/sports/pro-basketball-sonics-get-lakers-perkins.html April 17, 2017 Elliott Helene Lakers Trade for Benjamin and Christie: Pro Basketball: Perkins Is Sent to the SuperSonics. Pfund Says That It Is Time for a Change, Because of the Loss of Magic Los Angeles Times February 23, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-02-23-sp-529-story.html July 24, 2022 Sonics Add Perkins, Lakers 2 The Washington Post February 23, 1993 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1993/02/23/sonics-add-perkins-lakers-2/acb58e22-0bf5-4885-9a98-4a3b91246f4c/ January 6, 2023 The SuperSonics posted a 10-game winning streak between February and March, and posted an eight-game improvement over the previous season by finishing in second place in the Pacific Division with a 55–27 record, and earning the third seed in the Western Conference. 1992–93 Seattle SuperSonics Schedule and Results Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/SEA/1993_games.html June 22, 2021 Kemp averaged 17.8 points, 10.7 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.9 blocks per game, while Pierce averaged 18.2 points and 1.3 steals per game, and Gary Payton provided the team with 13.5 points, 4.9 assists and 2.2 steals per game. In addition, sixth man Johnson contributed 14.4 points per game off the bench, while Derrick McKey provided with 13.4 points and 1.4 steals per game, and Perkins averaged 12.1 points and 4.8 rebounds per game in 30 games after the trade. Meanwhile, Dana Barros contributed 7.8 points per game, McMillan provided with 7.5 points, 5.3 assists and 2.4 steals per game, Michael Cage averaged 6.1 points and 8.0 rebounds per game, and Askew contributed 6.0 points per game. 1992–93 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/SEA/1993.html June 22, 2021 During the NBA All-Star weekend at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, Kemp was selected for the 1993 NBA All-Star Game, as a member of the Western Conference All-Star team; it was his first ever All-Star appearance. Associated Press Manning Gets All-Star Berth: Pro Basketball: He Is Selected for the First Time. The Lakers and Celtics Are Shut Out for the First Time Since Game Began Los Angeles Times February 10, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-02-10-sp-1361-story.html April 20, 2023 NBA.com Staff 1993 NBA All-Star Recap NBA.com September 13, 2021 https://www.nba.com/news/history-all-star-recap-1993 May 17, 2023 1993 NBA All-Star Game: West 135, East 132 (OT) Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/NBA_1993.html November 28, 2021 In addition, Kemp was also selected to participate in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, but withdrew due to a sore right thumb injury, Kahn Mike All-Star Weekend Heats Up; Kemp Doubtful for Dunk The Daily Record February 19, 1993 8 https://books.google.com/books?id=61ZUAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA14&dq=1993+NBA+Slam+Dunk+Contest+Shawn+Kemp&article_id=6946,3201200&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjKvJnm4fGPAxWu5ckDHU5FBS4Q6AF6BAgKEAM#v=onepage&q=1993%20NBA%20Slam%20Dunk%20Contest%20Shawn%20Kemp&f=false September 24, 2025 Associated Press Kemp to Miss Slam-Dunk Competition The Spokesman-Review February 20, 1993 C3 https://books.google.com/books?id=9E9XAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA3&dq=1993+NBA+Slam+Dunk+Contest+Shawn+Kemp+thumb&article_id=1492,6097176&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwie4NGz5PGPAxWZJNAFHQSVAOUQ6AF6BAgIEAM#v=onepage&q=1993%20NBA%20Slam%20Dunk%20Contest%20Shawn%20Kemp%20thumb&f=false September 24, 2025 while Barros participated in the NBA Three-Point Shootout. NBA All-Star Weekend The Register-Guard February 20, 1993 6B https://books.google.com/books?id=w0JWAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA12&dq=1993+NBA+Long+Distance+Shootout+roster&article_id=3349,4156356&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi0lozR3vGPAxW95skDHR7sAyg4ChDoAXoECAkQAw#v=onepage&q=1993%20NBA%20Long%20Distance%20Shootout%20roster&f=false September 24, 2025 NBA & ABA All-Star Game Contest Winners Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/contest.html September 24, 2025 Kemp finished tied in tenth place in Most Valuable Player voting, Associated Press MVP Voting The Victoria Advocate May 26, 1993 4B https://books.google.com/books?id=bBYeAAAAIBAJ&dq=1993+nba+most+valuable+player+voting&pg=PA7&article_id=3209,5176416 May 16, 2025 1992–93 NBA Awards Voting Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/awards_1993.html May 16, 2025 while Payton finished in sixth place in Most Improved Player voting, with Kemp finishing tied in eleventh place, and Karl finished in third place in Coach of the Year voting. Coach of Year: NBA Honors Riley as League's Finest Deseret News May 18, 1993 https://www.deseret.com/1993/5/18/19047558/coach-of-year-nba-honors-riley-as-league-s-finest May 23, 2023 The SuperSonics finished twelfth in the NBA in home-game attendance, with an attendance of 646,589 at the Seattle Center Coliseum during the regular season. 1992–93 NBA Season Summary Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1993.html October 10, 2025 NBA playoffs In the Western Conference First Round of the 1993 NBA playoffs, the SuperSonics faced off against the 6th–seeded Utah Jazz, who were led by the trio of All-Star forward Karl Malone, All-Star guard John Stockton, and Jeff Malone. The SuperSonics won Game 1 over the Jazz at home, 99–85 at the Seattle Center Coliseum, but then lost the next two games, which included a Game 3 loss on the road, 90–80 at the Delta Center as the Jazz took a 2–1 series lead. Associated Press NBA Roundup: Not Even an Ankle Injury Can Slow Jordan Los Angeles Times May 5, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-05-05-sp-31410-story.html December 4, 2022 Rock Brad Jazz Now in Control After Topping Sonics Deseret News May 5, 1993 https://www.deseret.com/1993/5/5/19045227/jazz-now-in-control-after-topping-sonics September 26, 2022 1993 NBA Western Conference First Round Game 3: Seattle SuperSonics at Utah Jazz Box Score, May 4, 1993 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199305040UTA.html February 25, 2023 However, the SuperSonics managed to win the next two games, including a Game 5 win over the Jazz at the Seattle Center Coliseum, 100–92 to win in a hard-fought five-game series. Associated Press NBA Playoffs: Perkins, SuperSonics Advance Los Angeles Times May 9, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-05-09-sp-33210-story.html July 24, 2022 Caption Only: Jazz Down and Out Deseret News May 9, 1993 https://www.deseret.com/1993/5/9/19045794/caption-only-jazz-down-and-out December 4, 2022 1993 NBA Western Conference First Round: Jazz vs. SuperSonics Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1993-nba-western-conference-first-round-jazz-vs-supersonics.html February 7, 2023 In the Western Conference Semi-finals, the team faced off against the 2nd–seeded, and Midwest Division champion Rockets, a team that featured All-Star center, and Defensive Player of the Year, Hakeem Olajuwon, All-Star forward Otis Thorpe, and Vernon Maxwell. Despite both teams finishing with the same regular-season record, the SuperSonics had home-court advantage in the series. The SuperSonics took a 2–0 series lead over the Rockets, before losing the next two games on the road at The Summit. After winning Game 5 at the Seattle Center Coliseum, 120–95, 1993 NBA Western Conference Semifinals Game 5: Houston Rockets at Seattle SuperSonics Box Score, May 18, 1993 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199305180SEA.html June 22, 2026 the SuperSonics lost Game 6 to the Rockets at The Summit, 103–90. Associated Press  Geography Seems Only Thing Separating Rockets, Sonics  Deseret News  May 22, 1993  https://www.deseret.com/1993/5/22/19048004/geography-seems-only-thing-separating-rockets-sonics/ June 22, 2026 Associated Press  Rockets Take Sonics to Game 7  The Roanoke Times  May 22, 1993  https://scholar.lib.vt.edu/VA-news/ROA-Times/issues/1993/rt9305/930522/05210320.htm June 22, 2026 1993 NBA Western Conference Semifinals Game 6: Seattle SuperSonics at Houston Rockets Box Score, May 20, 1993 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199305200HOU.html June 22, 2026 With the series tied at 3–3, the SuperSonics won Game 7 over the Rockets at the Seattle Center Coliseum in overtime, 103–100 to win in a hard-fought seven-game series. Associated Press Pro Basketball: It's a Home-Court Sweep; Sonics Triumph in Game 7 The New York Times May 23, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/05/23/sports/pro-basketball-it-s-a-home-court-sweep-sonics-triumph-in-game-7.html July 24, 2022 Associated Press SuperSonics Beat Rockets in Overtime: Western Conference: Seattle Comes Back, 103-100, and Earns a Berth Against Phoenix in Series That Will Begin Monday Los Angeles Times May 23, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-05-23-sp-38850-story.html July 3, 2021 1993 NBA Western Conference Semifinals: Rockets vs. SuperSonics Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1993-nba-western-conference-semifinals-rockets-vs-supersonics.html February 7, 2023 In the Western Conference Finals, the SuperSonics then faced off against the top–seeded, and Pacific Division champion Phoenix Suns, who were led by the All-Star trio of Most Valuable Player of the Year, Charles Barkley, three-point specialist Dan Majerle, and Kevin Johnson. The Suns took a 3–2 series lead, but the SuperSonics managed to win Game 6 at the Seattle Center Coliseum, 118–102 to even the series. SuperSonics 118, Suns 102  United Press International  June 4, 1993  https://www.upi.com/amp/Archives/1993/06/04/SuperSonics-118-Suns-102/9783739166400/ June 22, 2026 Associated Press  Seattle Forces a Series Finale  The Free Lance-Star  June 4, 1993  B1  https://books.google.com/books?id=q1YzAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA7&dq=1993+Seattle+SuperSonics+Phoenix+Suns+118-102&article_id=6312,527088&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwil9MGpopuVAxWWkokEHeToBgEQ6AF6BAgIEAM#v=onepage&q&f=false June 22, 2026 1993 NBA Western Conference Finals Game 6: Phoenix Suns at Seattle SuperSonics Box Score, June 3, 1993 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199306030SEA.html June 22, 2026 However, the SuperSonics lost Game 7 to the Suns on the road, 123–110 at the America West Arena, in which Barkley scored 44 points along with 24 rebounds; the SuperSonics lost to the Suns in a hard-fought seven-game series. Friend Tom Pro Basketball: Barkley Leads Suns to Dreamers' Matchup The New York Times June 6, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/06/06/sports/pro-basketball-barkley-leads-suns-to-dreamers-matchup.html July 24, 2022 Howard-Cooper Scott Barkley at His Most Valuable as Suns Cruise: Game 7: Phoenix Wins the West, 123-110, Behind 44 Points and 24 Rebounds from Star Forward Los Angeles Times June 6, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-06-06-sp-237-story.html June 25, 2021 1993 NBA Western Conference Finals: SuperSonics vs. Suns Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1993-nba-western-conference-finals-supersonics-vs-suns.html February 7, 2023 The Suns would advance to the 1993 NBA Finals, but would lose to the 2-time defending NBA champion Chicago Bulls in six games. Araton Harvey On Pro Basketball: A Basket Gives Bulls Some Poetic Justice The New York Times June 21, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/06/21/sports/on-pro-basketball-a-basket-gives-bulls-some-poetic-justice.html?mcubz=0 September 25, 2022 Associated Press Paxson 3-Pointer Finishes Off Suns: Game 6: Shot Gives Bulls a One-Point Lead, and Then Grant Blocks Johnson's Shot to Seal Third Consecutive Title, 99-98 Los Angeles Times June 21, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-06-21-sp-5373-story.html September 25, 2022 1993 NBA Finals: Bulls vs. Suns Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1993-nba-finals-bulls-vs-suns.html February 7, 2023 Aftermath Following the season, McKey was traded to the Indiana Pacers, Schrempf Goes from Indiana to Seattle United Press International November 1, 1993 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1993/11/01/Schrempf-goes-from-Indiana-to-Seattle/7956752130000/ June 22, 2023 Associated Press Pro Basketball: Schrempf Goes to SuperSonics The New York Times November 2, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/11/02/sports/pro-basketball-schrempf-goes-to-supersonics.html July 31, 2021 Associated Press NBA Report: SuperSonics Get Schrempf, Deal McKey to Pacers Los Angeles Times November 2, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-11-02-sp-60965-story.html July 23, 2022 and Johnson and Barros were both dealt to the Charlotte Hornets, Sports People: Basketball: Sonics Send Two to the Hornets for Gill The New York Times September 2, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/09/02/sports/sports-people-basketball-sonics-send-two-to-the-hornets-for-gill.html October 13, 2021 Charlotte Trades Gill to Seattle Los Angeles Times September 2, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-09-02-sp-30858-story.html July 23, 2022 Smith Sam Hornets Lose Gill, Get Two, Maybe Hawkins The Baltimore Sun September 2, 1993 https://www.baltimoresun.com/1993/09/02/hornets-lose-gill-get-two-maybe-hawkins/ June 22, 2023 who then sent Barros to the Philadelphia 76ers two days later. Sports People: Basketball: Musical Chairs: Hornets Get Hawkins The New York Times September 4, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/09/04/sports/sports-people-basketball-musical-chairs-hornets-get-hawkins.html December 31, 2021 Around the NBA The Washington Post September 4, 1993 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1993/09/04/around-the-nba/499fbcc6-babb-4eb3-8cc4-241227bc22ad/ December 21, 2022 Associated Press 76ers Were Aiming to Get Younger, More Athletic Deseret News September 5, 1993 https://www.deseret.com/1993/9/5/19064422/76ers-were-aiming-to-get-younger-more-athletic June 22, 2023 Draft picks 1992 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality College 1 17 Doug Christie SG United States Pepperdine 2 45 Chris King SF United States Wake Forest Roster Seattle SuperSonics 1992–93 17 Vincent Askew G 6 6 210 1966–02–28 Memphis 11 Dana Barros G 5 11 163 1967–04–13 Boston College 44 Michael Cage C 6 9 224 1962–01–28 San Diego State 8 Eddie Johnson basketball, born 1959 F 6 7 215 1959–05–01 Illinois 40 Shawn Kemp F 6 10 230 1969–11–26 Trinity Valley CC 25 Rich King basketball C 7 2 260 1969–04–04 Nebraska 31 Derrick McKey F 6 9 205 1966–10–10 Alabama 10 Nate McMillan G 6 5 195 1964–08–03 North Carolina State 21 Gerald Paddio G 6 7 205 1965–04–21 UNLV 20 Gary Payton G 6 4 180 1968–07–23 Oregon State 14 Sam Perkins F 6 9 235 1961–06–14 North Carolina 22 Ricky Pierce G 6 4 205 1959–08–19 Rice 55 Steve Scheffler C 6 9 250 1967–09–03 Purdue George Karl Tim Grgurich Bob Kloppenburg Regular season Season standings SEA y – clinched division title x – clinched playoff spot SEA z – clinched division title y – clinched division title x – clinched playoff spot Game log Regular season Seattle SuperSonics 1993 Total: 55–27 (Home: 33–8; Road: 22–19) Seattle SuperSonics November yes 6 1 2 3 |- | 1 | November 6, 1992 | @ Houston(at Yokohama, Japan) | W 111–94 | | | | Tokyo Dome | 1–0 |- | 2 | November 7, 1992 | Houston(at Yokohama, Japan) | W 89–85 | | | | Tokyo Dome | 2–0 |- | 3 | November 12, 1992 | L.A. Lakers | W 114–102 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 3–0 |- | 4 | November 14, 1992 | Sacramento | W 133–117 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 4–0 |- | 5 | November 16, 19926:30p.m. PST | @ Phoenix | L 108–117 | Kemp,McKey (19) | Kemp (9) | McMillan (8) | America West Arena19,023 | 4–1 |- | 6 | November 17, 1992 | New York | W 100–90 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 5–1 |- | 7 | November 19, 19927:00p.m. PST | Chicago | L 99–108 | Payton (18) | Kemp,McMillan (7) | Barros (7) | Kingdome37,401 | 5–2 |- | 8 | November 21, 1992 | Detroit | W 138–101 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 6–2 |- | 9 | November 23, 1992 | @ Sacramento | L 99–103 | | | | ARCO Arena | 6–3 |- | 10 | November 24, 1992 | New Jersey | W 103–97 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 7–3 |- | 11 | November 27, 1992 | @ Dallas | W 127–104 | | | | Reunion Arena | 8–3 |- | 12 | November 28, 1992 | @ San Antonio | L 97–104 | | | | HemisFair Arena | 8–4 Seattle SuperSonics December 7 0 3 4 |- | 13 | December 1, 1992 | Orlando | W 116–102 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 9–4 |- | 14 | December 3, 1992 | Dallas | W 125–108 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 10–4 |- | 15 | December 5, 1992 | Minnesota | W 124–87 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 11–4 |- | 16 | December 8, 1992 | @ New York | L 88–100 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 11–5 |- | 17 | December 9, 1992 | @ Philadelphia | L 104–115 | | | | The Spectrum | 11–6 |- | 18 | December 11, 1992 | @ Boston | W 100–90 | | | | Boston Garden | 12–6 |- | 19 | December 12, 1992 | @ Cleveland | L 93–97 | | | | Richfield Coliseum | 12–7 |- | 20 | December 15, 1992 | Milwaukee | W 108–100 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 13–7 |- | 21 | December 18, 1992 | Portland | W 126–109 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 14–7 |- | 22 | December 19, 1992 | L.A. Clippers | W 121–101 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 15–7 |- | 23 | December 22, 1992 | @ Portland | W 107–96 | | | | Memorial Coliseum | 16–7 |- | 24 | December 23, 1992 | @ L.A. Lakers | W 80–79 | | | | Great Western Forum | 17–7 |- | 25 | December 26, 19926:30p.m. PST | @ Phoenix | L 110–113 | Johnson (22) | Cage (8) | Payton (11) | America West Arena19,023 | 17–8 |- | 26 | December 29, 1992 | Boston | W 111–87 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 18–8 Seattle SuperSonics January 6 1 4 3 |- | 27 | January 2, 1993 | Denver | W 108–104 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 19–8 |- | 28 | January 5, 1993 | Golden State | W 116–106 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 20–8 |- | 29 | January 8, 1993 | @ Minnesota | W 98–93 | | | | Target Center | 21–8 |- | 30 | January 9, 1993 | @ Denver | W 107–95 | | | | McNichols Sports Arena | 22–8 |- | 31 | January 12, 19937:00p.m. PST | Phoenix | W 122–113 | McKey (24) | Kemp (14) | Pierce (6) | Seattle Center Coliseum14,812 | 23–8 |- | 32 | January 14, 1993 | @ Utah | L 89–96 | | | | Delta Center | 23–9 |- | 33 | January 15, 1993 | L.A. Clippers | W 123–104 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 24–9 |- | 34 | January 17, 1993 | @ Portland | L 97–109 | | | | Memorial Coliseum | 24–10 |- | 35 | January 18, 1993 | Utah | W 106–96 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 25–10 |- | 36 | January 20, 1993 | @ L.A. Lakers | W 111–101 | | | | Great Western Forum | 26–10 |- | 37 | January 22, 1993 | @ Golden State | W 118–114 (2OT) | | | | Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena | 27–10 |- | 38 | January 24, 1993 | @ L.A. Clippers | L 95–116 | | | | Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena | 27–11 |- | 39 | January 27, 1993 | San Antonio | L 99–119 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 27–12 |- | 40 | January 30, 1993 | Portland | W 108–86 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 28–12 Seattle SuperSonics February 3 2 6 3 |- | 41 | February 1, 1993 | @ Charlotte | L 100–112 | | | | Charlotte Coliseum | 28–13 |- | 42 | February 2, 1993 | @ Atlanta | L 109–118 | | | | The Omni | 28–14 |- | 43 | February 4, 1993 | @ New Jersey | L 103–113 (OT) | | | | Brendan Byrne Arena | 28–15 |- | 44 | February 6, 1993 | @ Washington | W 120–92 | | | | Capital Centre | 29–15 |- | 45 | February 7, 1993 | @ Detroit | W 103–101 | | | | The Palace of Auburn Hills | 30–15 |- | 46 | February 9, 1993 | Denver | L 92–96 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 30–16 |- | 47 | February 11, 1993 | Utah | L 96–101 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 30–17 |- | 48 | February 13, 19937:00p.m. PST | Phoenix | W 95–94 | Pierce (25) | Kemp (14) | Payton (7) | Seattle Center Coliseum14,812 | 31–17 |- | 49 | February 16, 1993 | Washington | W 112–102 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 32–17 |- | 50 | February 18, 1993 | @ Golden State | W 131–116 | | | | Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena | 33–17 |- align="center" |colspan="9" bgcolor="#bbcaff"|All-Star Break |- style="background:#cfc;" |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" |- | 51 | February 23, 1993 | @ Denver | W 103–99 | | | | McNichols Sports Arena | 34–17 |- | 52 | February 24, 1993 | @ Minnesota | W 89–77 | | | | Target Center | 35–17 |- | 53 | February 26, 1993 | @ Sacramento | W 141–120 | | | | ARCO Arena | 36–17 |- | 54 | February 27, 1993 | Golden State | W 109–92 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 37–17 Seattle SuperSonics March 6 2 5 4 |- | 55 | March 2, 1993 | Cleveland | W 108–105 (OT) | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 38–17 |- | 56 | March 4, 1993 | Charlotte | W 138–112 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 39–17 |- | 57 | March 6, 1993 | Philadelphia | W 149–93 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 40–17 |- | 58 | March 8, 1993 | @ Indiana | L 99–105 | | | | Market Square Arena | 40–18 |- | 59 | March 9, 19935:30p.m. PST | @ Chicago | L 83–86 | Kemp (19) | Kemp (11) | Payton (6) | Chicago Stadium18,531 | 40–19 |- | 60 | March 11, 1993 | @ Milwaukee | W 116–105 | | | | Bradley Center | 41–19 |- | 61 | March 13, 1993 | @ Miami | L 102–106 | | | | Miami Arena | 41–20 |- | 62 | March 14, 1993 | @ Orlando | W 105–97 | | | | Orlando Arena | 42–20 |- | 63 | March 16, 1993 | Miami | W 98–85 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 43–20 |- | 64 | March 18, 1993 | Sacramento | W 131–111 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 44–20 |- | 65 | March 19, 1993 | @ Utah | W 108–97 | | | | Delta Center | 45–20 |- | 66 | March 21, 1993 | @ Houston | W 100–89 | | | | The Summit | 46–20 |- | 67 | March 23, 1993 | Portland | L 99–108 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 46–21 |- | 68 | March 25, 1993 | Indiana | L 117–120 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 46–22 |- | 69 | March 27, 1993 | L.A. Clippers | W 112–108 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 47–22 |- | 70 | March 30, 1993 | @ San Antonio | L 97–99 | | | | HemisFair Arena | 47–23 |- | 71 | March 31, 1993 | @ Dallas | W 103–96 | | | | Reunion Arena | 48–23 Seattle SuperSonics April 5 2 2 2 |- | 72 | April 3, 1993 | Atlanta | W 128–105 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 49–23 |- | 73 | April 6, 1993 | Dallas | L 107–109 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 49–24 |- | 74 | April 9, 1993 | Sacramento | W 111–97 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 50–24 |- | 75 | April 11, 1993 | @ L.A. Lakers | L 96–98 | | | | Great Western Forum | 50–25 |- | 76 | April 13, 1993 | Minnesota | W 129–95 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 51–25 |- | 77 | April 16, 19937:30p.m. PDT | @ Phoenix | W 108–102 | Kemp,Payton (19) | Kemp (13) | Payton (10) | America West Arena19,023 | 52–25 |- | 78 | April 17, 1993 | Houston | L 81–86 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 52–26 |- | 79 | April 19, 1993 | San Antonio | W 96–89 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 53–26 |- | 80 | April 22, 1993 | @ L.A. Clippers | W 100–98 | | | | Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena | 54–26 |- | 81 | April 23, 1993 | L.A. Lakers | W 122–93 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 55–26 |- | 82 | April 25, 1993 | @ Golden State | L 109–119 | | | | Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena | 55–27 SEA 1993 Playoffs Seattle SuperSonics yes 1993 Seattle SuperSonics Western Conference First Round yes yes no 2 1 1 1 |- | 1 | April 30, 1993 | Utah | W 99–85 | Shawn Kemp (29) | Shawn Kemp (17) | Nate McMillan (9) | Seattle Center Coliseum14,429 | 1–0 |- | 2 | May 2, 1993 | Utah | L 85–89 | Gary Payton (19) | Sam Perkins (10) | Nate McMillan (7) | Seattle Center Coliseum14,513 | 1–1 |- | 3 | May 4, 1993 | @ Utah | L 80–90 | Perkins, Johnson (20) | Perkins, Cage (9) | Ricky Pierce (5) | Delta Center19,911 | 1–2 |- | 4 | May 6, 1993 | @ Utah | W 93–80 | Eddie Johnson (24) | Shawn Kemp (11) | McKey,Payton (6) | Delta Center19,911 | 2–2 |- | 5 | May 8, 1993 | Utah | W 100–92 | Sam Perkins (20) | Sam Perkins (13) | Gary Payton (7) | Seattle Center Coliseum14,812 | 3–2 |- Seattle SuperSonics Western Conference Semifinals yes no 4 0 0 3 |- | 1 | May 10, 1993 | Houston | W 99–90 | Ricky Pierce (23) | Shawn Kemp (11) | Nate McMillan (10) | Seattle Center Coliseum14,252 | 1–0 |- | 2 | May 12, 1993 | Houston | W 111–100 | Sam Perkins (23) | Michael Cage (14) | Derrick McKey (7) | Seattle Center Coliseum14,732 | 2–0 |- | 3 | May 15, 1993 | @ Houston | L 79–97 | Shawn Kemp (12) | Perkins, Cage (9) | Nate McMillan (4) | The Summit16,611 | 2–1 |- | 4 | May 16, 1993 | @ Houston | L 92–103 | Shawn Kemp (23) | Shawn Kemp (18) | Nate McMillan (8) | The Summit16,611 | 2–2 |- | 5 | May 18, 1993 | Houston | W 120–95 | Ricky Pierce (24) | Shawn Kemp (12) | Nate McMillan (5) | Seattle Center Coliseum14,433 | 3–2 |- | 6 | May 20, 1993 | @ Houston | L 90–103 | Perkins, Payton (14) | Shawn Kemp (9) | three players tied (3) | The Summit16,611 | 3–3 |- | 7 | May 22, 1993 | Houston | W 103–100 (OT) | Ricky Pierce (25) | Shawn Kemp (11) | Nate McMillan (6) | Seattle Center Coliseum14,812 | 4–3 |- Seattle SuperSonics Western Conference Finals yes no 2 1 1 3 |- | 1 | May 24, 19936:00p.m. PDT | @ Phoenix | L 91–105 | McKey (17) | Kemp (10) | McMillan (7) | America West Arena19,023 | 0–1 |- | 2 | May 26, 19936:00p.m. PDT | @ Phoenix | W 103–99 | Pierce (34) | McMillan (8) | McMillan (6) | America West Arena19,023 | 1–1 |- | 3 | May 28, 19936:00p.m. PDT | Phoenix | L 97–104 | Pierce (28) | Kemp (12) | McMillan (5) | Seattle Center Coliseum14,812 | 1–2 |- | 4 | May 30, 199312:30p.m. PDT | Phoenix | W 120–101 | Kemp,McKey (20) | Kemp (8) | McKey (6) | Seattle Center Coliseum14,812 | 2–2 |- | 5 | June 1, 19936:00p.m. PDT | @ Phoenix | L 114–120 | Kemp (33) | Kemp,Perkins (6) | Payton (8) | America West Arena19,023 | 2–3 |- | 6 | June 3, 19936:00p.m. PDT | Phoenix | W 118–102 | Pierce (27) | Kemp (15) | McKey (5) | Seattle Center Coliseum14,812 | 3–3 |- | 7 | June 5, 199312:30p.m. PDT | @ Phoenix | L 110–123 | Johnson (34) | Kemp (8) | McMillan (7) | America West Arena19,023 | 3–4 |- SEA yes 1993 Player statistics Season PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG Vincent Askew 64 4 16.5 .495 .333 .701 2.3 1.8 .6 .3 6.0 Dana Barros 69 2 18.0 .451 .379 .831 1.6 2.2 .9 .0 7.8 Benoit Benjamina 1 31 6 14.5 .497 .000 .701 3.6 .4 .5 1.1 6.7 Michael Cage 82 66 26.3 .526 .000 .469 8.0 .8 .9 .6 6.1 Eddie Johnson Eddie Johnson (basketball, born 1959) 82 0 22.8 .467 .304 .911 3.3 1.6 .4 .0 14.4 Shawn Kemp 78 68 33.1 .492 .000 .712 10.7 2.0 1.5 1.9 17.8 Rich King Rich King (basketball) 3 0 4.0 .400 .000 1.000 1.7 .3 .0 .0 2.0 Derrick McKey 77 68 31.7 .496 .357 .741 4.2 2.6 1.4 .8 13.4 Nate McMillan 73 25 27.1 .464 .385 .709 4.2 5.3 2.4 .4 7.5 Gerald Paddio 41 3 7.5 .447 .250 .667 1.2 .8 .3 .1 3.9 Gary Payton 82 78 31.1 .494 .206 .770 3.4 4.9 2.2 .3 13.5 Sam Perkins 30 13 25.4 .511 .452 .795 4.8 .9 .7 1.0 12.1 Ricky Pierce 77 72 28.8 .489 .372 .889 2.5 2.9 1.3 .1 18.2 Steve Scheffler 29 5 5.7 .521 .000 .667 1.2 .2 .2 .0 2.3 1.1 Statistics with the SuperSonics. Playoffs PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG Vincent Askew 12 0 8.6 .561 .000 .696 1.6 .8 .1 .1 5.2 Dana Barros 16 0 8.5 .468 .313 .750 .8 .8 .3 .0 3.4 Michael Cage 19 2 19.9 .525 .000 .389 5.8 .5 .7 .4 4.8 Eddie Johnson Eddie Johnson (basketball, born 1959) 19 0 20.1 .390 .333 .935 2.4 .9 .2 .1 10.8 Shawn Kemp 19 19 34.9 .512 .000 .809 10.0 2.6 1.5 2.1 16.5 Derrick McKey 19 17 34.1 .525 .400 .667 5.2 3.7 .6 .9 11.3 Nate McMillan 19 2 21.8 .340 .208 .533 3.5 5.4 .6 1.3 4.8 Gerald Paddio 9 0 3.3 .500 .000 .000 .3 .4 .2 .1 1.6 Gary Payton 19 19 31.8 .443 .167 .676 3.3 3.7 1.8 .2 12.3 Sam Perkins 19 17 32.9 .436 .380 .873 7.0 1.9 1.0 1.3 14.4 Ricky Pierce 19 19 30.4 .456 .400 .898 2.4 2.2 .6 .2 17.7 Steve Scheffler 9 0 2.4 .500 .000 .1000 1.1 .1 .2 .0 1.6 Player statistics citation: Awards and records Awards Shawn Kemp was selected to play in the 1993 NBA All-Star Game for the West. Records Transactions Overview Players Added ---- Via free agency Corey Gaines Gerald Paddio Steve Scheffler Via trade Sam Perkins Vincent AskewPlayers Lost ---- Via free agency Bart Kofoed Marty Conlon Via trade Benoit Benjamin Via waivers Corey Gaines Trades November 25, 1992 To Seattle SuperSonics----Conditional 2nd-round pick for the 1993 NBA draft To Sacramento Kings----Vincent Askew February 22, 1993 To Seattle SuperSonics----Sam Perkins To Los Angeles Lakers----Benoit Benjamin----Draft rights to Doug Christie Free agents 52% Additions Player Signed Former team Corey Gaines October 7 Gerald Paddio October 8 Cleveland Cavaliers Steve Scheffler October 8 Denver Nuggets Subtractions Player Left New team Marty Conlon October 1 Sacramento Kings Bart Kofoed October 8 Boston Celtics Waivings Player Left Corey Gaines November 19 Player Transactions Citation:1992–93 Seattle SuperSonics Transactions Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/SEA/1993_transactions.html July 15, 2021 See also 1992–93 NBA season References 2 Category:Seattle SuperSonics seasons Seattle