NBA
New York Knicks 1952-53
1952-53 champion: Minneapolis Lakers (4-1)
Season Story
The 1952-53 New York Knicks finished 47-23 (.671), the league's second-best record that season.
Their playoff run ended in the NBA Finals.
Carl Braun led the roster at 14.0 points per game, with Harry Gallatin adding 12.4.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
84.5 PPG
50.0 RPG
22.2 APG
Key Players
Ernie Vandeweghe 12.0 PPG 5.6 RPG · 2.4 APG · 61 GP
Max Zaslofsky 11.9 PPG 2.6 RPG · 1.9 APG · 29 GP
Connie Simmons 11.2 PPG 7.0 RPG · 2.0 APG · 65 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Braun | 70 | 14.0 | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| Harry Gallatin | 70 | 12.4 | 13.1 | 1.8 |
| Ernie Vandeweghe | 61 | 12.0 | 5.6 | 2.4 |
| Max Zaslofsky | 29 | 11.9 | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| Connie Simmons | 65 | 11.2 | 7.0 | 2.0 |
| Nat Clifton | 70 | 10.6 | 10.9 | 3.3 |
| Vince Boryla | 66 | 10.2 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Dick McGuire | 61 | 7.2 | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| Al McGuire | 58 | 6.1 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Dick Surhoff | 26 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Sherwin Raiken | 6 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.0 |