NBA
New York Knicks 1960-61
1960-61 champion: Boston Celtics (4-1) MVP: Bill Russell
Season Story
The 1960-61 New York Knicks finished 21-58 (.266), ranking 8th of 8 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Willie Naulls led the roster at 23.4 points per game, with Richie Guerin adding 21.8.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
105.6 PPG
56.3 RPG
20.8 APG
Key Players
Dick Garmaker 15.6 PPG 3.9 RPG · 3.1 APG · 71 GP
Ken Sears 14.4 PPG 5.6 RPG · 2.0 APG · 52 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Naulls | 79 | 23.4 | 13.4 | 2.4 |
| Richie Guerin | 79 | 21.8 | 7.9 | 6.4 |
| Dick Garmaker | 71 | 15.6 | 3.9 | 3.1 |
| Ken Sears | 52 | 14.4 | 5.6 | 2.0 |
| Johnny Green | 78 | 10.2 | 10.7 | 1.2 |
| Charlie Tyra | 59 | 8.8 | 6.7 | 1.4 |
| Dave Budd | 61 | 6.5 | 4.9 | 0.7 |
| Bob McNeill | 75 | 5.8 | 1.6 | 3.2 |
| Carl Braun | 15 | 5.7 | 2.1 | 3.2 |
| Jim Palmer | 55 | 5.3 | 3.3 | 0.5 |
| Jack George | 16 | 5.1 | 2.0 | 2.4 |
| Darrall Imhoff | 62 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 0.8 |
| William Bell | 5 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 0.2 |