NBA
Atlanta Hawks 1971-72
1971-72 champion: Los Angeles Lakers (4-1) MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Finals MVP: Wilt Chamberlain
Season Story
The 1971-72 Atlanta Hawks finished 36-46 (.439), ranking 10th of 17 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the Conference Semifinals.
Lou Hudson led the roster at 24.7 points per game, with Pete Maravich adding 19.3.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
85.7 PPG
33.1 RPG
18.6 APG
Key Players
Herm Gilliam 10.2 PPG 4.1 RPG · 4.6 APG · 82 GP
Don May 7.9 PPG 2.9 RPG · 0.7 APG · 75 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Hudson | 77 | 24.7 | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Pete Maravich | 66 | 19.3 | 3.9 | 6.0 |
| Walt Bellamy | 82 | 18.6 | 12.8 | 3.2 |
| Herm Gilliam | 82 | 10.2 | 4.1 | 4.6 |
| Don May | 75 | 7.9 | 2.9 | 0.7 |
| Milt Williams | 10 | 6.7 | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| George Trapp | 60 | 6.5 | 3.0 | 0.8 |
| Tom Payne | 29 | 4.1 | 2.4 | 0.5 |
| Jeff Halliburton | 37 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Bob Christian | 56 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 0.5 |
| Shaler Halimon | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |