1992–93 Atlanta Hawks season

NBA professional basketball team season August 2023 March 2026 Atlanta Hawks 1993 43 39 Central 4 7 Bob Weiss Pete Babcock Ted Turner / Turner Broadcasting System Omni Coliseum First round(lost to Bulls 0–3) ATL WTBSWGNXSportSouthTBS WCNN The 1992–93 Atlanta Hawks season was the 44th season for the Atlanta Hawks in the National Basketball Association, and their 25th season in Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta Hawks Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/ATL/ August 6, 2026 Season summary Off-season The Hawks received the tenth overall pick in the 1992 NBA draft, and selected power forward Adam Keefe out of Stanford University. Araton Harvey Basketball: Draft Sticks to Program Until the 5th Pick, That Is The New York Times June 25, 1992 https://www.nytimes.com/1992/06/25/sports/basketball-draft-sticks-to-program-until-the-5th-pick-that-is.html December 4, 2022 Associated Press After Big Men Go First, Locals Go in First Round: NBA Draft: Miner Goes to Heat at No. 12; Lakers Take Peeler. Clippers Select: La Salle's Woods with Their First Pick Los Angeles Times June 25, 1992 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-06-25-sp-1102-story.html July 25, 2022 1992 NBA Draft Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_1992.html December 4, 2022 During the off-season, the team acquired Mookie Blaylock and Roy Hinson from the New Jersey Nets; however, Hinson never played for the Hawks due to knee injuries he sustained with the Nets, in which he last played in the NBA during the 1990–91 season. Berger Phil Basketball: Nets Reduce Logjam by Trading Blaylock to Hawks The New York Times November 4, 1992 https://www.nytimes.com/1992/11/04/sports/basketball-nets-reduce-logjam-by-trading-blaylock-to-hawks.html July 26, 2021 Staff and Wire Reports New Jersey Trades Blaylock to Atlanta Los Angeles Times November 4, 1992 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-11-04-sp-1160-story.html July 24, 2022 Around the NBA The Washington Post November 4, 1992 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1992/11/04/around-the-nba/59f811f4-3822-4b02-ae9d-15330d2bf20a/ June 20, 2023 For the season, the Hawks redesigned their home and road uniforms; the team added side panels to the left side of their jerseys and shorts, the jersey number on the left leg of their shorts, and the team's primary logo on the right leg. The white home uniforms featured a yellow and red trim, and red side panels with black and yellow outlines, while the red road uniforms featured a yellow and white trim, and white side panels. Atlanta Hawks Home Uniform Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.net https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/hekjftqfjp4hrf7ttwk9ifeee/Atlanta_Hawks/1993/Home_Uniform July 6, 2021 Atlanta Hawks Road Uniform Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.net https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/7fgtccodahecqgz4plmnw7hgh/Atlanta_Hawks/1993/Road_Uniform July 6, 2021 The team's new uniforms would remain in use until 1995. Regular season With the addition of Blaylock and Keefe, and with Dominique Wilkins back after missing half of the previous season due to a ruptured Achilles tendon, the Hawks lost five of their first seven games of the regular season, but managed to defeat the 2-time defending NBA champion Chicago Bulls on the road, 100–99 at the Chicago Stadium on November 7, 1992. Hawks 100, Bulls 99 United Press International November 7, 1992 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1992/11/07/Hawks-100-Bulls-99/4431721112400/ January 27, 2023 Associated Press NBA Roundup: Hawks Tarnish Special Night for Bulls Los Angeles Times November 8, 1992 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-11-08-sp-374-story.html September 25, 2022 Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Bulls Box Score, November 7, 1992 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199211070CHI.html April 8, 2023 The team played around 500. in winning percentage for the first half of the season, holding a 24–27 record at the All-Star break. NBA Games Played on February 18, 1993 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/?month=2&day=18&year=1993 July 24, 2022 After holding a 26–31 record as of March 4, 1993, the Hawks won 12 of their next 13 games while posting a 12–3 record in March, and two six-game winning streaks that month. The Hawks finished in fourth place in the Central Division with a 43–39 record, earning the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference, and returning to the NBA playoffs after a one-year absence. 1992–93 Atlanta Hawks Schedule and Results Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/ATL/1993_games.html June 21, 2021 Wilkins averaged 29.9 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, led the Hawks with 120 three-point field goals, and was named to the All-NBA Second Team. In addition, Kevin Willis averaged 17.9 points and 12.9 rebounds per game, while second-year guard Stacey Augmon contributed 14.0 points per game, and Blaylock provided the team with 13.4 points, 8.4 assists and 2.5 steals per game, along with 118 three-point field goals. Off the bench, Duane Ferrell provided with 10.2 points per game, while second-year guard Paul Graham contributed 8.1 points per game, Keefe averaged 6.6 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, and starting center Jon Koncak provided with 3.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game. 1992–93 Atlanta Hawks Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/ATL/1993.html June 21, 2021 During the NBA All-Star weekend at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, Wilkins was selected for the 1993 NBA All-Star Game, as a member of the Eastern Conference All-Star team. Associated Press Manning Gets All-Star Berth: Pro Basketball: He Is Selected for the First Time. The Lakers and Celtics Are Shut Out for the First Time Since Game Began Los Angeles Times February 10, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-02-10-sp-1361-story.html April 20, 2023 NBA.com Staff 1993 NBA All-Star Recap NBA.com September 13, 2021 https://www.nba.com/news/history-all-star-recap-1993 May 17, 2023 1993 NBA All-Star Game: West 135, East 132 (OT) Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/NBA_1993.html November 28, 2021 Wilkins surpassed Bob Pettit as the Hawks all-time scoring leader during the regular season, and also finished in fifth place in Most Valuable Player voting, NBA MVP The Baltimore Sun May 26, 1993 https://www.baltimoresun.com/1993/05/26/nba-mvp-4/ April 8, 2023 1992–93 NBA Awards Voting Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/awards_1993.html January 3, 2022 while Blaylock finished tied in eleventh place in Most Improved Player voting. The Hawks finished last in the NBA in home-game attendance, with an attendance of 491,229 at the Omni Coliseum during the regular season, which was 27th in the league. 1992–93 NBA Season Summary Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1993.html December 12, 2024 NBA playoffs In the Eastern Conference First Round of the 1993 NBA playoffs, the Hawks faced off against the 2nd–seeded, and Central Division champion Bulls, who were led by the trio of All-Star guard Michael Jordan, All-Star forward Scottie Pippen, and Horace Grant. The Hawks lost the first two games to the Bulls on the road at the Chicago Stadium, before losing Game 3 at home, 98–88 at the Omni Coliseum, in which Jordan scored 39 points despite a sprained right ankle injury; the Hawks lost the series to the Bulls in a three-game sweep. Associated Press Pro Basketball: Jordan (39) and Bulls Sweep the Hawks The New York Times May 5, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/05/05/sports/pro-basketball-jordan-39-and-bulls-sweep-the-hawks.html July 23, 2022 Associated Press NBA Roundup: Not Even an Ankle Injury Can Slow Jordan Los Angeles Times May 5, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-05-05-sp-31410-story.html December 4, 2022 1993 NBA Eastern Conference First Round: Hawks vs. Bulls Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1993-nba-eastern-conference-first-round-hawks-vs-bulls.html February 7, 2023 The Bulls would go on to defeat the Phoenix Suns in six games in the 1993 NBA Finals, winning their third consecutive NBA championship. Araton Harvey On Pro Basketball: A Basket Gives Bulls Some Poetic Justice The New York Times June 21, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/06/21/sports/on-pro-basketball-a-basket-gives-bulls-some-poetic-justice.html?mcubz=0 September 25, 2022 Associated Press Paxson 3-Pointer Finishes Off Suns: Game 6: Shot Gives Bulls a One-Point Lead, and Then Grant Blocks Johnson's Shot to Seal Third Consecutive Title, 99-98 Los Angeles Times June 21, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-06-21-sp-5373-story.html September 25, 2022 1993 NBA Finals: Bulls vs. Suns Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1993-nba-finals-bulls-vs-suns.html February 7, 2023 Aftermath This was also Wilkins' final full season with the Hawks, as he would later on be traded to the Los Angeles Clippers midway through the following season. Thomas Jr. Robert McG. Pro Basketball: Clippers Deal Manning to Hawks for Wilkins The New York Times February 25, 1994 https://www.nytimes.com/1994/02/25/sports/pro-basketball-clippers-deal-manning-to-hawks-for-wilkins.html June 21, 2021 Baker Chris Manning for Wilkins a Done Deal: Pro Basketball: Clippers Trade Team Leader and Top Scorer for High-Scoring, Long-Time All-Star and First-Round Pick Los Angeles Times February 25, 1994 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-02-25-sp-27218-story.html July 23, 2022 Putnam Walter Hawks Swap Wilkins in Deal for Manning The Washington Post February 25, 1994 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1994/02/25/hawks-swap-wilkins-in-deal-for-manning/03ed83d2-3dc7-4c80-b444-ca2c70b8b2c8/ July 23, 2022 Meanwhile, head coach Bob Weiss was fired after three seasons with the Hawks, Sports People: Basketball: Weiss Is Out as Coach of the Hawks The New York Times May 11, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/05/11/sports/sports-people-basketball-weiss-is-out-as-coach-of-the-hawks.html November 10, 2022 Associated Press Fired Weiss Fails to Succeed in Atlanta Los Angeles Times May 11, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-05-11-sp-33889-story.html January 6, 2023 Not-So-Successful Bob Weiss Fired Chicago Tribune May 11, 1993 https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1993-05-11-9305110049-story.html May 23, 2023 and Travis Mays was released to free agency. Draft picks 1992 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality College 1 10 Adam Keefe PF/SF Stanford 2 38 Elmer Bennett PG Notre Dame Roster 1992–93 Atlanta Hawks #B50000 #FFFFFF #F4C934 #000000 2 Stacey Augmon G/F 6 8 205 1968–08–01 UNLV 10 Mookie Blaylock G 6 0 180 1967–03–20 Oklahoma 45 Randy Breuer C 7 3 230 1960–10–11 Minnesota 33 Duane Ferrell F 6 7 208 1965–02–28 Georgia Tech 44 Greg Foster basketball C 6 11 240 1968–10–03 Texas-El Paso 25 Paul Graham basketball player G 6 6 200 1967–11–28 Ohio 12 Steve Henson G 5 11 177 1968–02–02 Kansas State 31 Adam Keefe basketball F 6 9 230 1970–02–22 Stanford 32 Jon Koncak C 7 0 250 1963–05–17 Southern Methodist 1 Travis Mays G 6 2 190 1968–06–19 Texas 41 Blair Rasmussen C 7 0 250 1962–11–13 Oregon yes 21 Dominique Wilkins F 6 7 200 1960–01–12 Georgia 42 Kevin Willis F/C 7 0 220 1962–09–08 Michigan State Bob Weiss Johnny Davis Bob Weinhaur (IN) Inactive Roster Notes Power forward Roy Hinson was on the injured reserve list due to a knee injury, missed the entire regular season, and never played for the Hawks. Regular season Season standings ATL y - clinched division title x - clinched playoff spot ATL z - clinched division title y - clinched division title x - clinched playoff spot Game log Atlanta Hawks 1993 #D3222C #FFFFFF Atlanta Hawks November no yes #FFFFFF #D3222C |- align="center" bgcolor= || || || || || || |- Atlanta Hawks December no #FFFFFF #D3222C |- align="center" bgcolor= || || || || || || |- Atlanta Hawks January no #FFFFFF #D3222C |- align="center" bgcolor= || || || || || || |- Atlanta Hawks February no #FFFFFF #D3222C |- align="center" bgcolor= || || || || || || |- Atlanta Hawks March no #FFFFFF #D3222C |- align="center" bgcolor= || || || || || || |- Atlanta Hawks April no #FFFFFF #D3222C |- align="center" bgcolor= || || || || || || |- ATL 1993 Playoffs Atlanta Hawks 1993 yes #D3222C #FFFFFF Atlanta Hawks First round yes no yes #FFFFFF #D3222C 0 1 0 2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 1 | April 30 | @ Chicago | L 90–114 | Dominique Wilkins (24) | three players tied (5) | Mookie Blaylock (5) | Chicago Stadium18,676 | 0–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 2 | May 2 | @ Chicago | L 102–117 | Dominique Wilkins (37) | Kevin Willis (13) | Dominique Wilkins (5) | Chicago Stadium18,676 | 0–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 3 | May 4 | Chicago | L 88–98 | Dominique Wilkins (29) | Jon Koncak (9) | Mookie Blaylock (6) | Omni Coliseum15,141 | 0–3 |- ATL 1993 yes Player statistics Season PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG Dominique Wilkins 71 70 37.3 46.8 38.0 82.8 6.8 3.2 1.0 0.429.9 Kevin Willis 80 80 36.0 50.6 24.1 65.3 12.9 2.1 0.9 0.517.9 Stacey Augmon 73 66 28.9 50.1 0.0 73.9 3.9 2.3 1.2 0.214.0 Mookie Blaylock 80 78 35.3 42.9 37.5 72.8 3.5 8.4 2.5 0.313.4 Duane Ferrell 82 15 21.2 47.0 25.0 77.9 2.3 1.6 0.7 0.210.2 Graham, Paul Paul Graham 80 11 18.9 45.7 29.8 73.3 2.4 2.1 1.1 0.18.1 Travis Mays 49 9 16.1 41.7 34.5 65.9 1.1 1.5 0.4 0.17.0 Keefe, Adam Adam Keefe 82 6 18.9 50.0 0.0 70.0 5.3 1.0 0.7 0.26.6 Steve Henson 53 2 13.6 39.0 46.3 85.0 1.0 2.9 0.6 0.04.0 Jon Koncak 78 65 25.3 46.4 37.5 48.0 5.5 1.8 1.0 1.33.5 Rasmussen, Blair Blair Rasmussen 22 6 12.9 37.5 33.3 69.2 2.5 0.2 0.2 0.53.2 Greg Foster 33 0 6.2 46.3 0.0 72.2 1.7 0.3 0.1 0.33.1 Morlon Wiley 25 2 14.2 32.1 29.4 62.5 1.4 3.2 1.0 0.12.9 Jeff Sanders 9 0 13.3 40.0 0.0 50.0 3.2 0.7 0.9 0.12.7 Randy Breuer 12 0 8.9 48.4 0.0 40.0 2.3 0.5 0.2 0.32.7 Alex Stivrins 5 0 3.0 44.4 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.21.6 Andre Spencer 3 0 5.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.0 0.7 0.00.0 Playoffs PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG Dominique Wilkins 3 3 37.7 42.7 25.0 76.7 5.3 3.0 1.00.330.0 Kevin Willis 3 3 34.3 46.7 0.0 57.1 8.7 1.0 0.7 0.016.7 Stacey Augmon 3 3 31.0 45.2 0.0 66.7 2.7 1.7 1.3 0.012.0 Ferrell, Duane Duane Ferrell 3 0 18.0 60.9 33.3 80.0 1.7 0.3 0.0 0.011.0 Mookie Blaylock 3 3 33.0 36.0 33.3 83.3 4.3 4.3 1.0 1.39.0 Adam Keefe 3 0 17.7 53.8 0.0 66.7 4.3 2.0 0.3 0.06.0 Greg Foster 1 0 5.0 33.3 0.0 75.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.05.0 Travis Mays 1 0 20.0 50.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.04.0 Steve Henson 3 0 15.7 33.3 40.0 0.0 1.3 1.7 1.3 0.02.7 Randy Breuer 1 0 17.0 25.0 0.0 0.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 1.02.0 Paul Graham 2 0 13.5 25.0 0.0 0.0 1.5 1.0 2.0 0.02.0 Jon Koncak 3 3 29.7 10.0 0.0 50.0 8.0 1.3 1.0 1.71.0 Player statistics citation: Awards Dominique Wilkins, All-NBA Second Team References See also 1992–93 NBA season Category:Atlanta Hawks seasons Atlanta Hawks Atlanta Hawks Atlanta Hawks