Dick Atha PG
Full Name: Richard Atha
Current Team: N/A
Born: Sep 21, 1931 (92 years old)
Birthplace/Hometown: Otterbein, Indiana
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-2 (188cm) Weight: 190 (86kg)
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Draft Entry: 1953 NBA Draft
Drafted: Round 3, Pick 8, New York Knicks
Pre-Draft Team: Indiana State (Sr)
High School: Otterbein High School [Otterbein, Indiana]
Dick Atha Player Profile
NBA Career
2 Years Of Service
NBA Regular Season Stats - Per Game
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955-56 | NYK | 25 | - | 11.5 | 3.72 | 1.44 | 3.52 | .409 | - | - | - | 0.84 | 1.08 | .778 | - | - | 1.68 | 1.28 | - | - | - | 1.56 |
| 1957-58 | DET | 18 | - | 8.9 | 2.44 | 0.94 | 2.61 | .362 | - | - | - | 0.56 | 0.67 | .833 | - | - | 1.33 | 1.06 | - | - | - | 1.33 |
| CAREER | 43 | - | 10.4 | 3.19 | 1.23 | 3.14 | .393 | - | - | - | 0.72 | 0.91 | .795 | - | - | 1.53 | 1.19 | - | - | - | 1.47 |
NBA Regular Season Stats - Totals
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955-56 | NYK | 25 | - | 288 | 93 | 36 | 88 | .409 | - | - | - | 21 | 27 | .778 | - | - | 42 | 32 | - | - | - | 39 |
| 1957-58 | DET | 18 | - | 160 | 44 | 17 | 47 | .362 | - | - | - | 10 | 12 | .833 | - | - | 24 | 19 | - | - | - | 24 |
| CAREER | 43 | - | 448 | 137 | 53 | 135 | .393 | - | - | - | 31 | 39 | .795 | - | - | 66 | 51 | - | - | - | 63 |
NBA Regular Season Stats - Misc Stats
| Season | Team | GP | GS | Dbl Dbl | Tpl Dbl | 40 Pts | 20 Reb | 20 Ast | Techs | HOB | Ast/TO | Stl/TO | FT/FGA | W's | L's | Win % | OWS | DWS | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955-56 | NYK | 25 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .027 | - | - | 0.31 | 10 | 14 | .417 | 0.30 | 0.20 | 0.50 |
| 1957-58 | DET | 18 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .013 | - | - | 0.26 | 6 | 11 | .353 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.20 |
| CAREER | 43 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .020 | - | - | 0.29 | 16 | 25 | .390 | 0.40 | 0.30 | 0.70 |
NBA Regular Season Stats - Advanced Stats
| Season | Team | GP | GS | TS% | eFG% | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | TOV% | STL% | BLK% | USG% | Total S % | PPR | PPS | ORtg | DRtg | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955-56 | NYK | 25 | - | .466 | .409 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 118.69 | - | 1.06 | - | - | 11.86 |
| 1957-58 | DET | 18 | - | .421 | .362 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 119.50 | - | 0.94 | - | - | 8.96 |
| CAREER | 43 | - | .450 | .393 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 118.75 | - | 1.01 | - | - | 10.82 |
NBA Transactions
| Apr 24, 1953 - The New York Knicks selected Dick Atha in Round 3 with Pick 8 in the 1953 NBA Draft. |
| Sep 1, 1955 - Dick Atha signed a contract with the New York Knicks. |
| Jul 1, 1956 - Dick Atha, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent. |
| Apr 3, 1957 - Dick Atha was acquired by the Fort Wayne Pistons from the New York Knicks in a trade. |
| Sep 1, 1957 - Dick Atha signed a contract with the Detroit Pistons. |
| Jul 1, 1958 - Dick Atha, previously with the Detroit Pistons, became a free agent. |
| Sep 1, 1984 - The Detroit Pistons renounced their free-agent exception rights to Dick Atha. |
NCAA Career
College: Indiana State (1953)
NCAA Season Stats - Per Game
| Season | School | Class | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949-50 | DNP | Fr | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950-51 | Indiana State | So | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951-52 | Indiana State | Jr | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952-53 | Indiana State | Sr | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age of Dick Atha?
Dick Atha is 92 years old.
What is the height of Dick Atha?
Dick Atha is 6-2 (188cm) tall.
What is the weight of Dick Atha?
Dick Atha is 190 lbs (86kg).
What is the birthday of Dick Atha?
Dick Atha was born on Sep 21, 1931.
What position does Dick Atha play?
Dick Atha plays the PG position.
What was the pre-draft team of Dick Atha?
Dick Atha was drafted out of Indiana State.
What high school did Dick Atha attend?
Dick Atha attended Otterbein High School in Otterbein, Indiana.
What nationality is Dick Atha?
Dick Atha has a United States nationality.
Where was Dick Atha born?
Dick Atha was born in Otterbein, Indiana.
How many NBA seasons has Dick Atha played?
Dick Atha played 2 seasons in the NBA.
What are the career averages of Dick Atha?
Dick Atha had career averages 3.2 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists in 43 games.
What are the career totals of Dick Atha?
Dick Atha had career totals of 137 points, 66 rebounds, 51 assists, 0 blocks, 0 steals in 43 games.
How many teams has Dick Atha been on?
Dick Atha played for 2 NBA teams in his career - Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks.
When was Dick Atha drafted?
Dick Atha was drafted in the 3rd round (#26 overall) of the 1953 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks.
What is Dick Atha's career high in points?
Dick Atha averaged a career high 3.7 points per game in 1955-1956.
What is Dick Atha's career high in rebounds?
Dick Atha averaged a career high 1.7 rebounds per game in 1955-1956.
What is Dick Atha's career high in assists?
Dick Atha averaged a career high 1.3 assists per game in 1955-1956.
What is the career PER of Dick Atha's?
Dick Atha had a career PER of 10.8.