Minneapolis Lakers Regular Season Rosters
1953-1954 Minneapolis Lakers Regular Season Roster
| Player | Pos | HT | WT | YOS | Pre-Draft Team | Draft Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Fritsche | FC | 6-8 | 210 | 0 | Hamline | 1953 Rnd 1 Pick 7 | United States |
| Bob Harrison | G | 6-1 | 190 | 4 | Michigan | 1949 Rnd 2 Pick 11 | United States |
| Jim Holstein | SF | 6-3 | 180 | 1 | Cincinnati | 1952 Rnd 2 Pick 10 | United States |
| Clyde Lovellette | FC | 6-10 | 234 | 0 | Kansas | 1952 Rnd 1 Pick 10 | United States |
| Slater Martin | PG | 5-10 | 170 | 4 | Texas | 1949 Rnd 3 Pick 11 | United States |
| George Mikan | C | 6-10 | 245 | 5 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States | |
| Vern Mikkelsen | F | 6-7 | 230 | 4 | Hamline | 1949 Rnd 1 Pick 11 | United States |
| Jim Pollard | F | 6-4 | 185 | 5 | Stanford | 1947 Rnd 7 Pick 5 | United States |
| Pep Saul | GF | 6-2 | 185 | 4 | Seton Hall | 1949 Rnd 1 Pick 12 | United States |
| Dick Schnittker | PF | 6-5 | 200 | 1 | Ohio State | 1950 Rnd 1 Pick 5 | United States |
| Whitey Skoog | G | 5-11 | 180 | 2 | Minnesota | 1951 Rnd 1 Pick 10 | United States |
1953-1954 Minneapolis Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | S. Martin | W. Skoog | J. Pollard | V. Mikkelsen | G. Mikan |
| Rotation | P. Saul | C. Lovellette | |||
| Rotation | J. Holstein | D. Schnittker |
1953-1954 Western Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis Lakers | 46-26 | - |
| 2 | Rochester Royals | 44-28 | 2 |
| 3 | Fort Wayne Pistons | 40-32 | 6 |
| 4 | Milwaukee Hawks | 21-51 | 25 |
1953-1954 Minneapolis Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Slater Martin | NBA Champion (1954) |
| Pep Saul | NBA Champion (1954) |
| George Mikan | NBA Champion (1954) |
| Dick Schnittker | NBA Champion (1954) |
| Jim Holstein | NBA Champion (1954) |
| Vern Mikkelsen | NBA Champion (1954) |
| Whitey Skoog | NBA Champion (1954) |
| Clyde Lovellette | NBA Champion (1954) |
| Jim Pollard | NBA Champion (1954) |
| George Mikan | All-NBA First Team (1954) |
| Jim Pollard | All-NBA Second Team (1954) |
| George Mikan | Western All-Star Fan Vote Selection (1954) |
| Jim Pollard | Western All-Star Fan Vote Selection (1954) |
| Slater Martin | Western All-Star Coaches Selection (1954) |
1953-1954 Minneapolis Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mikan | 72 | 32.8 | 18.1 | 14.3 | 2.4 |
| Jim Pollard | 71 | 35.0 | 11.7 | 7.0 | 3.0 |
| Vern Mikkelsen | 72 | 31.2 | 11.1 | 8.5 | 1.7 |
| Slater Martin | 69 | 35.8 | 9.9 | 2.4 | 3.7 |
| Clyde Lovellette | 72 | 17.4 | 8.2 | 5.8 | 0.7 |
| Whitey Skoog | 71 | 26.4 | 7.0 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pep Saul | 71 | 25.4 | 6.4 | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| Dick Schnittker | 71 | 14.6 | 4.6 | 2.5 | 0.8 |
| Jim Holstein | 70 | 16.5 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 1.1 |
| Bob Harrison | 40 | 15.5 | 3.9 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Jim Fritsche | 2 | 4.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
1953-1954 Minneapolis Lakers Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
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Jim Holstein was selected as the #10 pick in the Second Round of the 1952 NBA Draft by the Minneapolis Lakers. Jim Holstein signed a multi-year contract with the Minneapolis Lakers on September 1, 1952. Clyde Lovellette was selected as the #10 pick in the First Round of the 1952 NBA Draft by the Minneapolis Lakers. Clyde Lovellette signed a multi-year contract with the Minneapolis Lakers on October 7, 1953. Slater Martin was selected as the #11 pick in the 3 Round of the 1949 NBA Draft by the Minneapolis Lakers. Slater Martin signed a multi-year contract with the Minneapolis Lakers on September 1, 1949. George Mikan signed a contract with the Minneapolis Lakers on May 10, 1948. George Mikan re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Minneapolis Lakers on September 28, 1949. George Mikan re-signed to a contract as a free agent with the Minneapolis Lakers on August 17, 1952. George Mikan re-signed to a contract as a free agent with the Minneapolis Lakers on October 9, 1953. Vern Mikkelsen was selected as the #11 pick in the First Round of the 1949 NBA Draft by the Minneapolis Lakers. Vern Mikkelsen signed a multi-year contract with the Minneapolis Lakers on September 1, 1949. Whitey Skoog was selected as the #10 pick in the First Round of the 1951 NBA Draft by the Minneapolis Lakers. Whitey Skoog signed a multi-year contract with the Minneapolis Lakers on May 9, 1951. |
| Acquired via Trade |
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Pep Saul was acquired in a trade by the Minneapolis Lakers from the Baltimore Bullets (BAA) on January 27, 1952. |
| Acquired via Free Agency |
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Jim Pollard signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Minneapolis Lakers on May 10, 1948. Dick Schnittker signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Minneapolis Lakers on March 1, 1953. |