1994–95 Atlanta Hawks season

Season of National Basketball Association team the Atlanta Hawks August 2023 March 2026 Atlanta Hawks 1995 42 40 Central 5 7 Lenny Wilkens Pete Babcock Ted Turner / Turner Broadcasting System The Omni First round(lost to Pacers 0–3) ATL WATL SportSouth WCNN The 1994–95 Atlanta Hawks season was the 46th season for the Atlanta Hawks in the National Basketball Association, and their 27th season in Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta Hawks Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/ATL/ August 6, 2026 This was the team's first season since 1981–82 without All-Star forward Dominique Wilkins, as he signed as a free agent with the Boston Celtics in the off-season. Associated Press Dominique Wilkins a Celtic The New York Times July 23, 1994 https://www.nytimes.com/1994/07/23/sports/dominique-wilkins-a-celtic.html July 30, 2021 Baker Chris Clippers Must Pay the Price of Losing Wilkins to Celtics: Basketball: All-Star Forward's Short Tenure in L.A. Ends with a Three-Year, $11-Million Deal from Boston Los Angeles Times July 23, 1994 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-07-23-sp-18982-story.html July 24, 2022 Celtics Sign Dominique Wilkins The Washington Post July 23, 1994 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1994/07/23/celtics-sign-dominique-wilkins/a5a61c4b-b8fc-40d9-91d0-0ad7151fa2ff/ December 20, 2022 Season summary Off-season During the off-season, the Hawks acquired Ken Norman from the Milwaukee Bucks, Transactions The New York Times June 23, 1994 https://www.nytimes.com/1994/06/23/sports/transactions-476323.html January 30, 2023 Staff and Wire Reports Bucks Trade Norman, Get Hinson from Hawks Los Angeles Times June 23, 1994 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-06-23-sp-7391-story.html?_amp=true January 14, 2022 Around the NBA The Washington Post June 23, 1994 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1994/06/23/around-the-nba/ae1da052-ae03-407d-8052-2cb694942b4e/ September 30, 2022 and Tyrone Corbin from the Utah Jazz. Staff and Wire Reports Jazz Ships Corbin, Draft Pick to Hawks for Keefe Los Angeles Times September 17, 1994 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-09-17-sp-39678-story.html November 10, 2022 Evans Richard Jazz Play Trading Game: Corbin for Hawks' Keefe Deseret News September 17, 1994 https://www.deseret.com/1994/9/17/19131273/jazz-play-trading-game-corbin-for-hawks-keefe January 30, 2023 For the season, the Hawks revealed new black alternate road uniforms, which featured a red, yellow and white trim, and white side panels with yellow and red outlines on the left side of their jerseys and shorts; these uniforms only lasted for just one season. Atlanta Hawks Alternate Uniform Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.net https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/5fi4tkwpl606emuxyrgdf7eq8/Atlanta_Hawks/1995/Alternate_Uniform July 6, 2021 Regular season After the first two games of the regular season, the Hawks traded Kevin Willis to the Miami Heat in exchange for Steve Smith and Grant Long. Associated Press Pro Basketball: Hawks Trade Willis to Heat The New York Times November 8, 1994 https://www.nytimes.com/1994/11/08/sports/pro-basketball-hawks-trade-willis-to-heat.html March 10, 2017 Associated Press Hawks Trade All-Star Forward Willis to Miami: Pro Basketball: Atlanta Reportedly Acquires Guard Steve Smith and Forward Grant Long Los Angeles Times November 8, 1994 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-11-08-sp-59982-story.html July 10, 2022 Hawks Trade Willis to Heat The Washington Post November 8, 1994 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1994/11/08/hawks-trade-willis-to-heat/38da7b5d-303a-4a59-b423-7d181c227730/ June 21, 2023 Despite the addition of Smith and Long, the Hawks struggled losing their first four games of the regular season, lost 9 of their 13 games in November, got off to a 12–19 start to the season, and later on held a 22–26 record at the All-Star break. NBA Games Played on February 9, 1995 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/?month=2&day=9&year=1995 July 18, 2022 However, the team played above .500 in winning percentage for the remainder of the season, and won seven of their final ten games. The Hawks finished in fifth place in the Central Division with a mediocre 42–40 record, and earned the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. 1994–95 Atlanta Hawks Schedule and Results Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/ATL/1995_games.html June 21, 2021 Mookie Blaylock averaged 17.2 points, 7.7 assists and 2.5 steals per game, led the Hawks with 199 three-point field goals, and was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team, while Smith averaged 16.2 points per game and contributed 135 three-point field goals, and Stacey Augmon provided the team with 13.9 points and 1.3 steals per game. In addition, Norman contributed 12.7 points and 4.9 rebounds per game, while Long provided with 11.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game, and Andrew Lang averaged 9.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game. Off the bench, sixth man Craig Ehlo contributed 9.7 points per game, but only played just 49 games due to a knee injury, Wire Services It's Official: Nelson Steps Down as Coach of Hapless Golden State The Spokesman-Review February 14, 1995 https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1995/feb/14/its-official-nelson-steps-down-as-coach-of/ November 8, 2022 Hawks Activate Ehlo United Press International March 23, 1995 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/03/23/Hawks-activate-Ehlo/4317795934800/ January 14, 2022 while Corbin provided with 6.2 points per game, and Jon Koncak averaged 2.9 points and 3.0 rebounds per game. 1994–95 Atlanta Hawks Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/ATL/1995.html June 21, 2021 The Hawks finished 26th in the NBA in home-game attendance, with an attendance of 504,807 at the Omni Coliseum during the regular season, which was the second-lowest in the league. 1994–95 NBA Season Summary Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1995.html December 12, 2024 NBA playoffs In the Eastern Conference First Round of the 1995 NBA playoffs, and for the second consecutive year, the Hawks faced off against the 2nd–seeded, and Central Division champion Indiana Pacers, who were led by All-Star guard Reggie Miller, Rik Smits and Mark Jackson. The Hawks lost the first two games to the Pacers on the road at the Market Square Arena, before losing Game 3 at home, 105–89 at the Omni Coliseum, thus losing the series in a three-game sweep. Associated Press 1995 N.B.A. Playoffs: Suns, Spurs and Pacers Make It a Sweeps Night The New York Times May 3, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/05/03/sports/1995-nba-playoffs-suns-spurs-and-pacers-make-it-a-sweeps-night.html May 26, 2022 Associated Press Spurs, Suns, Pacers Complete Sweeps Deseret News May 3, 1995 https://www.deseret.com/1995/5/3/19173193/spurs-suns-pacers-complete-sweeps November 25, 2022 1995 NBA Eastern Conference First Round: Hawks vs. Pacers Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1995-nba-eastern-conference-first-round-hawks-vs-pacers.html February 5, 2023 Notable highlights One notable highlight of the regular season occurred on January 6, 1995, when head coach Lenny Wilkens became the NBA's all-time winningest coach, surpassing former Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach with 939 wins, as the Hawks defeated the Washington Bullets at the Omni Coliseum, 112–90. Shortly before the game had ended, Hawks assistant coach Dick Helm gave Wilkens a cigar and a lighter; Wilkens, who does not smoke, lit up the cigar, took a puff, and told the crowd at "The Omni" that it was a testament to Auerbach, who was known for his trademark "victory cigar". Associated Press Pro Basketball: After Three Attempts, Wilkens Gets His Cigar The New York Times January 7, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/01/07/sports/pro-basketball-after-three-attempts-wilkens-gets-his-cigar.html July 20, 2017 Justice Richard Wilkens Becomes King of Coaching Victories Los Angeles Times January 7, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-01-07-sp-17355-story.html January 29, 2023 Washington Bullets at Atlanta Hawks Box Score, January 6, 1995 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199501060ATL.html May 30, 2026 Aftermath Following the season, Corbin was traded to the Sacramento Kings, Sports People: Basketball: Kings Trade an Unhappy Webb The New York Times June 30, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/06/30/sports/sports-people-basketball-kings-trade-an-unhappy-webb.html January 18, 2022 Times Wire Services NBA Roundup: Lockout Gets Closer; Webb Goes to Hawks Los Angeles Times June 30, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-06-30-sp-18930-story.html November 10, 2022 and Koncak signed as a free agent with the Orlando Magic after ten seasons with the Hawks. Koncak Just Might Have O'Neal's Number The Washington Post October 7, 1995 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1995/10/07/koncak-just-might-have-oneals-number/ce5e6227-3775-422c-bc39-b80ed085321b/ January 1, 2022 Povtak Tim Magic Moves: Koncak In, Bowie Out? Orlando Sentinel October 3, 1995 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1995-10-03-9510030154-story.html November 10, 2022 2 Draft picks 1994 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality College 2 34 Gaylon Nickerson (from L.A. Clippers) Guard NW Oklahoma State Roster Atlanta Hawks 1994–95 #B50000 #FFFFFF #F4C934 #000000 0 Greg Anderson basketball C 6 10 230 1964–06–22 Houston 2 Stacey Augmon F 6 8 205 1968–08–01 UNLV 10 Mookie Blaylock G 6 0 180 1967–03–20 Oklahoma 33 Tyrone Corbin G/F 6 6 210 1962–12–31 DePaul 34 Doug Edwards basketball F 6 7 220 1971–01–21 Florida State 3 Craig Ehlo G 6 6 180 1961–08–11 Washington State 32 Jon Koncak C 7 0 250 1963–05–17 SMU 28 Andrew Lang basketball C 6 11 245 1966–06–28 Arkansas 14 Jim Les G 5 11 165 1963–08–18 Bradley yes 43 Grant Long F 6 8 225 1966–03–12 Eastern Michigan 5 Ken Norman F 6 8 215 1964–09–05 Illinois 8 Steve Smith basketball G 6 7 200 1969–03–31 Michigan State 1 Ennis Whatley G 6 3 177 1962–08–11 Alabama Lenny Wilkens Dick Helm Brian Winters (IN) Inactive https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/ATL/1995.html Roster Notes Center Blair Rasmussen was on the injured reserve list due to a back injury, and missed the entire regular season. Regular season Season standings ATL ATL 1994–95 NBA season Summary - Basketball-Reference.com Game log Atlanta Hawks 1995 #FF0000 #FFFFFF Total: 42–40 (home: 24–17; road: 18–23) Atlanta Hawks November no yes #FFFFFF #FF0000 2 5 2 4 Atlanta Hawks December no #FFFFFF #FF0000 5 2 3 6 |- | 27 | December 27, 19948:30p.m. EST | @ Houston | L 93–105 | Norman (28) | Norman (11) | Ehlo (6) | The Summit16,394 | 11–16 Atlanta Hawks January no #FFFFFF #FF0000 4 5 3 2 Atlanta Hawks February no #FFFFFF #FF0000 4 2 4 2 |- align="center" |colspan="9" bgcolor="#bbcaff"|All-Star Break |- style="background:#cfc;" |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" Atlanta Hawks March no #FFFFFF #FF0000 5 3 3 5 |- | 62 | March 13, 19957:30p.m. EST | Houston | L 86–97 | Blaylock (25) | Norman (11) | Smith (7) | The Omni11,746 | 31–31 Atlanta Hawks April no #FFFFFF #FF0000 4 0 3 4 ATL 1995 Playoffs Atlanta Hawks 1995 yes #FF0000 #FFFFFF Atlanta Hawks First Round yes no yes #FFFFFF #FF0000 0 1 0 2 |- | 1 | April 27 | @ Indiana | L 82–90 | Grant Long (18) | Grant Long (11) | Mookie Blaylock (9) | Market Square Arena16,445 | 0–1 |- | 2 | April 29 | @ Indiana | L 97–105 | Steve Smith (27) | Grant Long (13) | Smith, Blaylock (3) | Market Square Arena16,692 | 0–2 |- | 3 | May 2 | Indiana | L 89–105 | Mookie Blaylock (20) | Grant Long (10) | Mookie Blaylock (5) | The Omni12,106 | 0–3 |- ATL 1995 yes Player statistics Season PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG Anderson, Greg Greg Anderson 51 0 12.2 .548 N/A .479 3.7 0.3 0.5 0.6 2.9 Augmon, Stacey Stacey Augmon 76 76 31.1 .453 .269 .728 4.8 2.6 1.3 0.6 13.9 Bazarevich, Sergei Sergei Bazarevich 10 0 7.4 .500 .167 .778 0.7 1.4 0.1 0.1 3.0 Blaylock, Mookie Mookie Blaylock 80 80 38.4 .425 .359 .729 4.9 7.7 2.5 0.3 17.2 Corbin, Tyrone Tyrone Corbin 81 4 17.1 .442 .250 .684 3.2 0.8 0.7 0.2 6.2 Edwards, Doug Doug Edwards 38 0 5.6 .458 .000 .719 1.3 0.3 0.1 0.1 1.8 Ehlo, Craig Craig Ehlo 49 0 23.8 .453 .381 .620 3.0 2.3 0.9 0.1 9.7 Hovasse, Tom Tom Hovasse 2 0 2.0 .000 .000 N/A 0.0 0.0 0.5 0.0 0.0 Koncak, Jon Jon Koncak 62 20 15.2 .412 .333 .542 3.0 0.8 0.6 0.7 2.9 Lang, Andrew Andrew Lang 82 63 28.5 .473 .667 .809 5.6 0.9 0.5 1.8 9.7 Les, Jim Jim Les 24 0 7.8 .289 .217 .852 1.1 1.8 0.2 0.0 2.1 Long, Grant Grant Long 79 77 32.6 .479 .355 .756 7.5 1.6 1.4 0.4 11.7 Norman, Ken Ken Norman 74 27 25.4 .453 .344 .457 4.9 1.3 0.5 0.3 12.7 Smith, Steve Steve Smith 78 59 33.4 .427 .334 .845 3.5 3.4 0.8 0.4 16.2 Vinson, Fred Fred Vinson 5 0 5.4 .143 .167 1.000 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.8 Whatley, Ennis Ennis Whatley 27 2 10.8 .453 .250 .625 1.1 2.0 0.7 0.0 2.8 Wiley, Morlon Morlon Wiley 5 0 3.4 .500 .250 N/A 0.8 1.2 0.2 0.2 1.4 Willis, Kevin Kevin Willis 2 2 44.5 .390 .000 .667 18.0 1.5 0.5 1.5 21.0 Playoffs PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG Anderson, Greg Greg Anderson 3 0 13.0 .200 .000 .750 4.3 0.7 0.7 0.71.7 Augmon, Stacey Stacey Augmon 3 1 17.3 .429 .000 .750 2.3 1.7 1.0 0.07.0 Blaylock, Mookie Mookie Blaylock 3 3 40.3 .367 .393 .636 4.3 5.7 1.30.018.0 Corbin, Tyrone Tyrone Corbin 3 2 26.3 .462 .333 .889 3.3 0.7 0.7 0.311.3 Ehlo, Craig Craig Ehlo 3 0 16.3 .167 .167 1.000 2.3 1.0 0.7 0.03.0 Lang, Andrew Andrew Lang 3 3 33.7 .429 .000 .778 4.0 0.3 0.7 0.710.3 Long, Grant Grant Long 3 3 36.7 .500 .000 .722 11.3 1.3 1.3 0.313.7 Norman, Ken Ken Norman 3 0 14.0 .389 .125 .143 3.0 1.0 0.0 0.35.3 Smith, Steve Steve Smith 3 3 36.0 .395 .389 .842 2.7 2.0 2.0 0.319.0 Whatley, Ennis Ennis Whatley 3 0 6.3 .000 .000 .000 1.3 0.3 0.0 0.00.0 Player statistics citation: Awards and records Awards Mookie Blaylock, NBA All-Defensive First Team Trades November 7, 1994 Traded Kevin Willis, and a 1996 first-round draft pick to the Miami Heat for Grant Long, Steve Smith, and a 1996 second-round draft pick. Player Transactions Citation: 1994–95 Atlanta Hawks Transactions Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/ATL/1995_transactions.html July 3, 2021 See also 1994–95 NBA season References Category:Atlanta Hawks seasons Atlanta Hawks Atlanta Hawks Atlanta Hawks