NBA
New York Knicks 1955-56
1955-56 champion: Philadelphia Warriors (4-1) MVP: Bob Pettit
Season Story
The 1955-56 New York Knicks finished 35-37 (.486), ranking 5th of 8 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Carl Braun led the roster at 15.4 points per game, with Harry Gallatin adding 13.9.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
100.2 PPG
55.5 RPG
22.4 APG
Key Players
Ken Sears 12.8 PPG 8.8 RPG · 1.6 APG · 70 GP
Ray Felix 12.3 PPG 8.7 RPG · 0.7 APG · 72 GP
Jim Baechtold 11.0 PPG 3.1 RPG · 2.3 APG · 70 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Braun | 72 | 15.4 | 3.6 | 4.1 |
| Harry Gallatin | 72 | 13.9 | 10.3 | 2.3 |
| Ken Sears | 70 | 12.8 | 8.8 | 1.6 |
| Ray Felix | 72 | 12.3 | 8.7 | 0.7 |
| Jim Baechtold | 70 | 11.0 | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Gene Shue | 72 | 9.2 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Nat Clifton | 64 | 8.8 | 6.0 | 2.4 |
| Walter Dukes | 60 | 7.8 | 7.4 | 0.7 |
| Dick McGuire | 62 | 6.9 | 3.5 | 5.8 |
| Bob Peterson | 58 | 5.3 | 3.8 | 0.8 |
| Ernie Vandeweghe | 5 | 4.4 | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| Richard Atha | 25 | 3.7 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Bob Santini | 4 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 |