NBA
Syracuse Nationals 1953-54
1953-54 champion: Minneapolis Lakers (4-3)
Season Story
The 1953-54 Syracuse Nationals finished 42-30 (.583), ranking 4th of 9 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the NBA Finals.
Dolph Schayes led the roster at 17.1 points per game, with Paul Seymour adding 13.1.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
78.3 PPG
42.8 RPG
20.4 APG
Key Players
George King 11.3 PPG 3.7 RPG · 3.8 APG · 72 GP
Earl Lloyd 9.1 PPG 7.3 RPG · 1.6 APG · 72 GP
Billy Gabor 9.0 PPG 1.6 RPG · 2.7 APG · 61 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolph Schayes | 72 | 17.1 | 12.1 | 3.0 |
| Paul Seymour | 71 | 13.1 | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| George King | 72 | 11.3 | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Earl Lloyd | 72 | 9.1 | 7.3 | 1.6 |
| Billy Gabor | 61 | 9.0 | 1.6 | 2.7 |
| Wally Osterkorn | 70 | 8.8 | 7.0 | 2.2 |
| Bill Kenville | 72 | 6.0 | 3.4 | 1.7 |
| Jim Neal | 67 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 0.4 |
| Bato Govedarica | 23 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Dick Knostman | 5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2 |
| Ed Earle | 2 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Mike Novak | 5 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 |