1982–83 Atlanta Hawks season
The 1982–83 Atlanta Hawks season was the franchise's thirty-fourth season in the National Basketball Association and fifteenth in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to the start of the season, the Hawks made a blockbuster trade. The franchise sent John Drew and Freeman Williams to the Utah Jazz in exchange for first round draft pick Dominique Wilkins, a star at the University of Georgia. Wilkins would make an impact as he averaged 17.5 points per game. The Hawks finished in second place with a 43–39 record. In the playoffs, the Hawks would however be eliminated 2–1 by the Boston Celtics.
| 1982–83 Atlanta Hawks season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Kevin Loughery (3rd season) |
| Arena | The Omni |
| Results | |
| Record | 43–39 (.524) |
| Place | Division: 2nd (Central) Conference: 6th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | East First Round (Eliminated 1–2) |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Local media | |
| Television | WTBS SuperStation WTBS |
| Radio | WSB |
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