NBA

New York Knicks 1958-59

40-32 (0.556) Eliminated: Quarterfinal round

1958-59 champion: Boston Celtics (4-0) MVP: Bob Pettit

Season Story

The 1958-59 New York Knicks finished 40-32 (.556), ranking 3rd of 8 teams.

Their playoff run ended in the Quarterfinal round.

Ken Sears led the roster at 21.0 points per game, with Richie Guerin adding 18.2.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

104.5 PPG

55.0 RPG

17.8 APG

Ken Sears 21.0 PPG 9.3 RPG · 1.9 APG · 71 GP

Richie Guerin 18.2 PPG 7.3 RPG · 5.1 APG · 71 GP

Willie Naulls 15.7 PPG 10.6 RPG · 1.5 APG · 68 GP

Carl Braun 10.5 PPG 3.5 RPG · 4.8 APG · 72 GP

Ray Felix 10.4 PPG 7.9 RPG · 0.7 APG · 72 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
Ken Sears	71	21.0	9.3	1.9
Richie Guerin	71	18.2	7.3	5.1
Willie Naulls	68	15.7	10.6	1.5
Carl Braun	72	10.5	3.5	4.8
Ray Felix	72	10.4	7.9	0.7
Frank Selvy	68	9.8	3.6	1.4
Charlie Tyra	69	8.8	7.0	0.5
Ron Sobie	50	8.0	3.1	1.6
Mike Farmer	72	6.0	4.4	0.9
Pete Brennan	16	2.5	1.9	0.4
Jerry Bird	11	2.3	1.1	0.4
Brendan McCann	1	0.0	1.0	1.0