NBA
Atlanta Hawks 1980-81
1980-81 champion: Boston Celtics (4-2) MVP: Julius Erving Finals MVP: Cedric Maxwell
Season Story
The 1980-81 Atlanta Hawks finished 31-51 (.378), ranking 18th of 23 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
John Drew led the roster at 21.7 points per game, with Eddie Johnson adding 19.1.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
91.0 PPG
38.0 RPG
17.2 APG
Key Players
John Drew 21.7 PPG 5.7 RPG · 1.2 APG · 67 GP
Dan Roundfield 17.6 PPG 10.1 RPG · 2.6 APG · 63 GP
Steve Hawes 12.0 PPG 7.6 RPG · 2.3 APG · 74 GP
Charlie Criss 9.5 PPG 1.5 RPG · 4.3 APG · 66 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Drew | 67 | 21.7 | 5.7 | 1.2 |
| Eddie Johnson | 75 | 19.1 | 2.4 | 5.4 |
| Dan Roundfield | 63 | 17.6 | 10.1 | 2.6 |
| Steve Hawes | 74 | 12.0 | 7.6 | 2.3 |
| Charlie Criss | 66 | 9.5 | 1.5 | 4.3 |
| Tom McMillen | 79 | 7.4 | 3.7 | 0.9 |
| Tree Rollins | 40 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 0.9 |
| Sam Pellom | 77 | 5.9 | 4.6 | 0.6 |
| Craig Shelton | 55 | 4.3 | 2.5 | 0.5 |
| Jim McElroy | 54 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 1.6 |
| Tom Burleson | 31 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 0.4 |
| Art Collins | 29 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 0.9 |