Carried the Hawks offensively and on the glass, leading the league in scoring while dominating inside with power post play and relentless rebounding; universally regarded as the team’s centerpiece.
MVP-6, All-Star, All-NBA First Team
Cliff Hagan
Co-Star Scorer
36.2
Primary
22.9
8.2
4.8
N/A
17.95
Elite secondary scorer with strong efficiency and off-ball movement; complemented Pettit with perimeter scoring and playmaking.
All-Star
Clyde Lovellette
Interior Scoring Anchor
29.8
Secondary
20.9
8.8
1.7
N/A
15.70
Veteran center providing post scoring and physical interior presence; reliable finisher around the rim.
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Lenny Wilkens
Primary Ball Dominator
43.5
Primary
18.2
6.6
5.8
N/A
15.30
Heavy-minute lead guard controlling tempo and offense; combined scoring aggression with high assist responsibility.
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Shellie McMillon
Scoring Forward
21.6
Secondary
11.8
6.3
1.1
N/A
9.60
Efficient wing scorer who thrived in a complementary role, providing spacing and transition finishing.
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Barney Cable
Rebounding Wing
26.2
Low
10.0
9.2
1.6
N/A
10.40
Strong rebounding forward for his position, contributing interior toughness and defensive board work.
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Larry Foust
Veteran Big
20.2
Low
9.7
5.8
1.4
N/A
8.45
Experienced center used in rotation minutes to stabilize the frontcourt and provide interior scoring.
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Bob Sims
Combo Guard
25.5
Low
9.7
3.4
3.1
N/A
8.10
Secondary guard contributing balanced scoring and ball movement within the offense.
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Si Green
Utility Forward
19.4
Low
8.0
3.5
2.6
N/A
7.05
Versatile role player offering ball handling and positional flexibility in short bursts.
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Fred LaCour
Reserve Playmaker
20.6
Low
7.8
3.7
2.3
N/A
6.90
Backup guard responsible for maintaining offensive flow with steady passing.
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Woody Sauldsberry
Physical Depth Big
20.8
Low
7.2
5.1
0.9
N/A
6.60
Short-term rotation forward providing physical interior minutes and rebounding.
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Vern Hatton
Bench Shooter
20.1
Low
7.2
2.3
2.2
N/A
5.85
Wing scorer supplying spacing and secondary playmaking off the bench.
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Al Ferrari
Defensive Guard
25.9
Low
7.5
2.7
4.0
N/A
7.10
Guard valued for ball distribution and defensive pressure rather than scoring volume.
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Stacey Arceneaux
Spot Rotation Big
15.7
Low
7.1
4.6
0.6
N/A
6.15
Limited-minute forward contributing rebounding and interior support.
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Cleo Hill
End-of-Rotation Guard
18.1
Low
5.5
3.1
2.0
N/A
5.30
Depth guard providing occasional scoring and ball movement.
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Archie Dees
Backup Center
8.9
Low
4.3
2.4
0.5
N/A
3.60
Young center used sparingly as interior depth.
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Johnny McCarthy
Emergency Point Guard
22.2
Low
3.2
3.7
4.7
N/A
5.80
Short-term fill-in guard handling playmaking duties during limited appearances.
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Joe Graboski
Fringe Big
9.3
Low
2.7
3.0
0.7
N/A
3.20
Veteran forward appearing briefly with minimal offensive role.
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Rich Eichhorst
One-Game Reserve
10.0
Low
2.0
1.0
3.0
N/A
3.00
Single-game appearance with limited statistical footprint.
