NBA
New York Knicks 1956-57
1956-57 champion: Boston Celtics (4-3) MVP: Bob Cousy
Season Story
The 1956-57 New York Knicks finished 36-36 (.500), ranking 4th of 8 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Harry Gallatin led the roster at 15.0 points per game, with Ken Sears adding 14.8.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
91.8 PPG
51.2 RPG
16.8 APG
Key Players
Ken Sears 14.8 PPG 8.5 RPG · 1.4 APG · 72 GP
Ray Felix 12.0 PPG 8.2 RPG · 0.5 APG · 72 GP
Nat Clifton 10.7 PPG 7.8 RPG · 2.3 APG · 71 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Gallatin | 72 | 15.0 | 10.1 | 1.2 |
| Ken Sears | 72 | 14.8 | 8.5 | 1.4 |
| Carl Braun | 72 | 13.9 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Ray Felix | 72 | 12.0 | 8.2 | 0.5 |
| Nat Clifton | 71 | 10.7 | 7.8 | 2.3 |
| Richie Guerin | 72 | 9.7 | 4.6 | 2.5 |
| Ron Sobie | 71 | 6.8 | 4.6 | 1.8 |
| Dick McGuire | 72 | 5.3 | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| Phil Jordon | 9 | 4.9 | 3.8 | 0.2 |
| Jim Baechtold | 45 | 4.8 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| Ron Shavlik | 7 | 1.4 | 3.1 | 0.0 |
| Gary Bergen | 6 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.2 |