NBA
New York Knicks 1950-51
1950-51 champion: Rochester Royals (4-3)
Season Story
The 1950-51 New York Knicks finished 36-30 (.545), ranking 5th of 11 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the NBA Finals.
Vince Boryla led the roster at 14.9 points per game, with Harry Gallatin adding 12.8.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
85.8 PPG
47.6 RPG
23.5 APG
Key Players
Vince Boryla 14.9 PPG 3.8 RPG · 2.8 APG · 66 GP
Max Zaslofsky 12.7 PPG 3.5 RPG · 2.1 APG · 66 GP
Connie Simmons 9.2 PPG 6.5 RPG · 1.8 APG · 66 GP
Nat Clifton 8.6 PPG 7.6 RPG · 2.5 APG · 65 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Boryla | 66 | 14.9 | 3.8 | 2.8 |
| Harry Gallatin | 66 | 12.8 | 12.1 | 2.7 |
| Max Zaslofsky | 66 | 12.7 | 3.5 | 2.1 |
| Connie Simmons | 66 | 9.2 | 6.5 | 1.8 |
| Nat Clifton | 65 | 8.6 | 7.6 | 2.5 |
| Dick McGuire | 64 | 8.4 | 5.2 | 6.2 |
| Ernie Vandeweghe | 44 | 7.7 | 4.4 | 2.8 |
| Ray Lumpp | 64 | 6.7 | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| George Kaftan | 61 | 4.9 | 2.5 | 1.2 |
| Goebel Ritter | 34 | 3.7 | 1.9 | 1.1 |
| Tony Lavelli | 30 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 0.8 |
| Ray Ellefson | 3 | 1.3 | 2.7 | 0.0 |