NBA
Milwaukee Hawks 1952-53
1952-53 champion: Minneapolis Lakers (4-1)
Season Story
The 1952-53 Milwaukee Hawks finished 27-44 (.380), ranking 8th of 10 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Jack Nichols led the roster at 15.8 points per game, with Mel Hutchins adding 11.7.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
47.2 PPG
26.7 RPG
12.3 APG
Key Players
Jack Nichols 15.8 PPG 7.7 RPG · 2.8 APG · 69 GP
Mel Hutchins 11.7 PPG 11.2 RPG · 3.2 APG · 71 GP
Johnny Payak 6.4 PPG 1.7 RPG · 2.1 APG · 68 GP
Al Masino 5.5 PPG 2.5 RPG · 2.2 APG · 72 GP
Don Otten 5.5 PPG 3.7 RPG · 0.9 APG · 24 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Nichols | 69 | 15.8 | 7.7 | 2.8 |
| Mel Hutchins | 71 | 11.7 | 11.2 | 3.2 |
| Johnny Payak | 68 | 6.4 | 1.7 | 2.1 |
| Al Masino | 72 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 2.2 |
| Don Otten | 24 | 5.5 | 3.7 | 0.9 |
| Dillard Crocker | 61 | 5.4 | 1.7 | 1.0 |
| Paul McConnell | 14 | 4.9 | 2.4 | 2.9 |
| John O'Boyle | 5 | 4.2 | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| George Feigenbaum | 5 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Mike O'Neill | 4 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| Andrew Levane | 7 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Henry Darcey | 12 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 |