Boston Celtics Regular Season Rosters
1953-1954 Boston Celtics Regular Season Roster
| Player | Pos | HT | WT | YOS | Pre-Draft Team | Draft Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Barksdale | F | 6-6 | 200 | 2 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States | |
| Ernie Barrett | GF | 6-3 | 180 | 0 | Kansas State | 1951 Rnd 1 Pick 7 | United States |
| Bob Brannum | FC | 6-5 | 215 | 3 | Michigan State | 1948 NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States |
| Chuck Cooper | GF | 6-5 | 210 | 3 | Duquesne | 1950 Rnd 2 Pick 1 | United States |
| Bob Cousy | PG | 6-1 | 175 | 3 | Holy Cross | 1950 NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States |
| Bob Donham | G | 6-2 | 190 | 3 | Ohio State | 1950 Rnd 3 Pick 1 | United States |
| Bob A. Harris | F | 6-7 | 195 | 4 | Oklahoma State | 1949 Rnd 1 Pick 3 | United States |
| Ed Macauley | FC | 6-8 | 185 | 4 | Saint Louis | 1949 Rnd 1 Pick 5 | United States |
| Ed Mikan | FC | 6-8 | 229 | 5 | DePaul | 1948 Rnd 1 Pick 5 | United States |
| Jack Nichols | F | 6-7 | 222 | 4 | Washington | 1948 Rnd 1 Pick 12 | United States |
| Fred Scolari | PG | 5-10 | 180 | 7 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States | |
| Bill Sharman | G | 6-1 | 175 | 3 | USC | 1950 Rnd 2 Pick 5 | United States |
1953-1954 Boston Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | B. Cousy | B. Sharman | B. Harris | B. Brannum | E. Macauley |
| Rotation | B. Donham | C. Cooper | |||
| Rotation | D. Barksdale | ||||
| Rotation | E. Barrett | ||||
| Lim PT | J. Nichols | E. Mikan |
1953-1954 Eastern Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York Knicks | 44-28 | - |
| 2 | Boston Celtics | 42-30 | 2 |
| 3 | Syracuse Nationals | 42-30 | 2 |
| 4 | San Francisco Warriors | 29-43 | 15 |
| 5 | Baltimore Bullets (BAA) | 16-56 | 28 |
1953-1954 Boston Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Bob Cousy | All-NBA First Team (1954) |
| Ed Macauley | All-NBA Second Team (1954) |
| Bob Cousy | Eastern All-Star Fan Vote Selection (1954) |
| Ed Macauley | Eastern All-Star Fan Vote Selection (1954) |
| Bill Sharman | Eastern All-Star Coaches Selection (1954) |
| Bob Cousy | Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP (1954) |
1953-1954 Boston Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Cousy | 72 | 39.7 | 19.2 | 5.5 | 7.2 |
| Ed Macauley | 71 | 39.3 | 18.9 | 8.0 | 3.8 |
| Bill Sharman | 72 | 34.3 | 16.0 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Don Barksdale | 63 | 21.6 | 7.3 | 5.5 | 1.9 |
| Bob A. Harris | 71 | 26.7 | 5.9 | 7.3 | 1.3 |
| Bob Brannum | 71 | 24.4 | 5.8 | 7.2 | 2.0 |
| Bob Donham | 68 | 21.3 | 5.9 | 3.9 | 2.7 |
| Jack Nichols | 60 | 20.9 | 5.9 | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| Chuck Cooper | 70 | 15.7 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 1.1 |
| Ernie Barrett | 59 | 10.9 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 0.9 |
| Ed Mikan | 9 | 7.9 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
1953-1954 Boston Celtics Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
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Ernie Barrett was selected as the #7 pick in the First Round of the 1951 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics. Ernie Barrett signed a contract with the Boston Celtics on September 1, 1953. Chuck Cooper was selected as the #1 pick in the Second Round of the 1950 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics. Chuck Cooper signed a multi-year contract with the Boston Celtics on September 1, 1950. Bob Donham was selected as the #1 pick in the 3 Round of the 1950 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics. Bob Donham signed a multi-year contract with the Boston Celtics on September 1, 1950. |
| Acquired via Draft Rights Trade |
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Draft Rights to Bob Cousy, the #3 pick in the First Round of the 1950 NBA Draft, were acquired by the Chicago Stags from the Tri-Cities Blackhawks on September 1, 1950. Bob Cousy signed a multi-year contract with the Boston Celtics on November 1, 1950. |
| Acquired via Trade |
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Don Barksdale was acquired in a trade by the Boston Celtics from the Baltimore Bullets (BAA) on August 28, 1953. Bob Brannum was acquired in a trade by the Boston Celtics from the Sheboygan Red Skins on September 23, 1950. Bob A. Harris was acquired in a trade by the Boston Celtics from the Fort Wayne Pistons on December 20, 1950. Jack Nichols was acquired in a trade by the Boston Celtics from the Milwaukee Hawks on November 29, 1953. Bill Sharman was acquired in a trade by the Boston Celtics from the Fort Wayne Pistons on April 26, 1951. |
| Acquired via Free Agency |
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Ed Macauley signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Boston Celtics on September 1, 1950. Ed Mikan signed a contract as a free agent with the Boston Celtics on October 7, 1953. |
1953-1954 Boston Celtics Front Office
| Staff Member | Position | Start Season | Previous Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Brown | Owner | 1946-1947 | N/A |
| Lou Pieri | Owner | 1950-1951 | N/A |
| Red Auerbach | Head Coach, General Manager | 1950-1951 | Head Coach (Atlanta Hawks, 1949 to 1950) |
| Johnny Most | Radio Broadcaster | 1953-1954 | N/A |