27. Joe Caldwell

“Jumping” Joe Caldwell would spend the majority of his professional career with the Hawks, both in St. Louis and in Atlanta.  Always a good scorer, Caldwell had a solid defensive presence and was named to two All-Star Games following the team’s relocation to Atlanta, along with a Second Team Defensive Selection.  Caldwell would leave Atlanta for the ABA after posting a 21.2 PPG season for the Hawks.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Shooting Guard, Small Forward
  • Acquired: Traded from the Detroit Pistons for John Barnhill 12/28/65.
  • Departed: Signed with the Carolina Cougars of the ABA prior to the 1970-71 Season.
  • Games Played: 369
  • Per Game Averages: 31.5 MP
    .474 eFG%
    .634 FT%
    16.5 PTS
    4.7 RB
    2.9 AST
    N/A STL*
    N/A BLK*

    45 Playoff Games
    32.8 MP
    .449 eFG%
    .556 FT%
    15.9 PTS
    4.9 RB
    2.6 AST
    N/A STL*
    N/A BLK*

    * Steals and Blocks were not statistics when Caldwell played with the Hawks.
  • Advanced Stats: 14.7 PER
    .503 TS%
    N/A VORP**
    22.5 WS

    45 Playoff Games
    13.1 PER
    .475 TS%
    N/A VORP**
    2.2 WS

    **  VORP was not an official statistic when Caldwell played with the Hawks.
  • Major Accolades and Awards: All-Star (1969 & 1970
    Second Team All-Defensive (1969-70)

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