The team hoped to build around the number one 1971 draft pick Austin Carr, who had set numerous scoring records at Notre Dame, but Carr severely injured his leg shortly into his pro career and never was able to realize his potential.
Holdet håbede på at bygge rundt førstevalget i 1971 draft pick Austin Carr som havde sat mange scoringsrekorder for Notre Dame, men han blev skadet med benet og nåede aldrig hans potentiale.