NBA
Syracuse Nationals 1952-53
1952-53 champion: Minneapolis Lakers (4-1)
Season Story
The 1952-53 Syracuse Nationals finished 47-24 (.662), ranking 3rd of 10 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the Quarterfinal round.
Dolph Schayes led the roster at 17.8 points per game, with Paul Seymour adding 14.2.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
84.3 PPG
44.3 RPG
20.1 APG
Key Players
George King 11.2 PPG 4.0 RPG · 5.1 APG · 71 GP
Red Rocha 11.2 PPG 7.4 RPG · 2.0 APG · 69 GP
Billy Gabor 9.4 PPG 1.5 RPG · 1.9 APG · 69 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolph Schayes | 71 | 17.8 | 13.0 | 3.2 |
| Paul Seymour | 67 | 14.2 | 3.7 | 4.4 |
| George King | 71 | 11.2 | 4.0 | 5.1 |
| Red Rocha | 69 | 11.2 | 7.4 | 2.0 |
| Billy Gabor | 69 | 9.4 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Earl Lloyd | 64 | 7.4 | 6.9 | 1.0 |
| Noble Jorgensen | 70 | 6.2 | 3.4 | 1.1 |
| Wally Osterkorn | 49 | 5.6 | 4.4 | 1.2 |
| Al Cervi | 38 | 3.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Bob Lochmueller | 62 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 0.8 |