NBA
New York Knicks 1951-52
1951-52 champion: Minneapolis Lakers (4-3)
Season Story
The 1951-52 New York Knicks finished 37-29 (.561), ranking 5th of 10 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the NBA Finals.
Max Zaslofsky led the roster at 14.1 points per game, with Vince Boryla adding 11.9.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
84.9 PPG
50.6 RPG
23.8 APG
Key Players
Max Zaslofsky 14.1 PPG 2.9 RPG · 2.4 APG · 66 GP
Vince Boryla 11.9 PPG 5.2 RPG · 2.1 APG · 42 GP
Nat Clifton 10.6 PPG 11.8 RPG · 3.4 APG · 62 GP
Connie Simmons 9.5 PPG 7.1 RPG · 1.8 APG · 66 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Zaslofsky | 66 | 14.1 | 2.9 | 2.4 |
| Vince Boryla | 42 | 11.9 | 5.2 | 2.1 |
| Harry Gallatin | 66 | 11.2 | 10.0 | 1.7 |
| Nat Clifton | 62 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 3.4 |
| Connie Simmons | 66 | 9.5 | 7.1 | 1.8 |
| Dick McGuire | 64 | 9.2 | 5.2 | 6.1 |
| Ernie Vandeweghe | 57 | 9.2 | 4.6 | 2.9 |
| Ray Lumpp | 62 | 7.4 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| George Kaftan | 52 | 6.2 | 3.8 | 1.7 |
| Herb Scherer | 12 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 0.5 |
| Al McGuire | 59 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 1.8 |