NBA
New York Knicks 1959-60
1959-60 champion: Boston Celtics (4-3) MVP: Wilt Chamberlain
Season Story
The 1959-60 New York Knicks finished 27-48 (.360), ranking 6th of 8 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Richie Guerin led the roster at 21.8 points per game, with Willie Naulls adding 21.4.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
103.6 PPG
58.0 RPG
20.5 APG
Key Players
Ken Sears 18.5 PPG 13.7 RPG · 2.0 APG · 64 GP
Charlie Tyra 12.8 PPG 8.1 RPG · 1.1 APG · 74 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richie Guerin | 74 | 21.8 | 6.8 | 6.3 |
| Willie Naulls | 65 | 21.4 | 14.2 | 2.1 |
| Ken Sears | 64 | 18.5 | 13.7 | 2.0 |
| Carl Braun | 54 | 12.9 | 3.1 | 5.0 |
| Charlie Tyra | 74 | 12.8 | 8.1 | 1.1 |
| Jack George | 69 | 9.5 | 2.9 | 3.5 |
| Mike Farmer | 67 | 7.4 | 5.7 | 0.9 |
| Johnny Green | 69 | 7.0 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| William Bell | 31 | 5.4 | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| Bob Anderegg | 33 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 0.9 |
| Brendan McCann | 4 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 2.5 |