NBA
Chicago Zephyrs 1962-63
1962-63 champion: Boston Celtics (4-2) MVP: Bill Russell
Season Story
The 1962-63 Chicago Zephyrs finished 25-55 (.313), ranking 8th of 9 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Walt Bellamy led the roster at 27.9 points per game, with Terry Dischinger adding 25.5.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
96.9 PPG
48.0 RPG
19.8 APG
Key Players
Terry Dischinger 25.5 PPG 8.0 RPG · 3.1 APG · 57 GP
Si Green 11.7 PPG 4.6 RPG · 5.8 APG · 73 GP
Charlie Hardnett 10.6 PPG 7.7 RPG · 0.9 APG · 78 GP
Johnny Cox 7.8 PPG 3.8 RPG · 1.9 APG · 73 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walt Bellamy | 80 | 27.9 | 16.4 | 2.9 |
| Terry Dischinger | 57 | 25.5 | 8.0 | 3.1 |
| Si Green | 73 | 11.7 | 4.6 | 5.8 |
| Charlie Hardnett | 78 | 10.6 | 7.7 | 0.9 |
| Johnny Cox | 73 | 7.8 | 3.8 | 1.9 |
| Bill McGill | 60 | 7.4 | 2.7 | 0.6 |
| Larry Staverman | 33 | 7.2 | 4.8 | 1.3 |
| Bob Leonard | 32 | 7.1 | 2.1 | 4.5 |
| Don Nelson | 62 | 6.8 | 4.5 | 1.2 |
| Mel Nowell | 39 | 5.9 | 1.7 | 2.2 |
| Maury King | 37 | 5.8 | 2.8 | 3.8 |
| Al Ferrari | 18 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Jeff Slade | 3 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 0.0 |
| Ralph Wells | 3 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 2.3 |