NBA

Syracuse Nationals 1962-63

48-32 (0.600) Eliminated: Quarterfinal round

1962-63 champion: Boston Celtics (4-2) MVP: Bill Russell

Season Story

The 1962-63 Syracuse Nationals finished 48-32 (.600), ranking 3rd of 9 teams.

Their playoff run ended in the Quarterfinal round.

Hal Greer led the roster at 19.5 points per game, with Lee Shaffer adding 18.6.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

121.7 PPG

56.8 RPG

21.8 APG

Hal Greer 19.5 PPG 5.7 RPG · 3.4 APG · 80 GP

Lee Shaffer 18.6 PPG 6.5 RPG · 1.2 APG · 80 GP

Johnny Kerr 15.7 PPG 13.0 RPG · 2.7 APG · 80 GP

Chet Walker 12.3 PPG 7.2 RPG · 1.1 APG · 78 GP

Dave Gambee 11.2 PPG 4.8 RPG · 0.8 APG · 60 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
Hal Greer	80	19.5	5.7	3.4
Lee Shaffer	80	18.6	6.5	1.2
Johnny Kerr	80	15.7	13.0	2.7
Chet Walker	78	12.3	7.2	1.1
Dave Gambee	60	11.2	4.8	0.8
Larry Costello	78	11.0	3.0	4.3
Dolph Schayes	66	9.5	5.7	2.7
Len Chappell	80	8.9	5.8	0.7
Al Bianchi	61	8.6	2.2	2.8
Paul Neumann	80	8.2	2.5	2.8
Joe Roberts	33	5.5	4.7	0.5
Ben Warley	26	4.8	3.3	0.2
Porter Meriwether	31	3.8	0.9	1.4