NBA
Syracuse Nationals 1956-57
1956-57 champion: Boston Celtics (4-3) MVP: Bob Cousy
Season Story
The 1956-57 Syracuse Nationals finished 38-34 (.528), the league's second-best record that season.
Their playoff run ended in the Semifinal round.
Dolph Schayes led the roster at 22.5 points per game, with Ed Conlin adding 13.4.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
86.0 PPG
50.5 RPG
15.3 APG
Key Players
Ed Conlin 13.4 PPG 6.1 RPG · 2.9 APG · 71 GP
Earl Lloyd 9.0 PPG 6.0 RPG · 1.6 APG · 72 GP
Al Bianchi 8.3 PPG 3.3 RPG · 1.6 APG · 68 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolph Schayes | 72 | 22.5 | 14.0 | 3.2 |
| Ed Conlin | 71 | 13.4 | 6.1 | 2.9 |
| Johnny Kerr | 72 | 12.4 | 11.2 | 1.2 |
| Earl Lloyd | 72 | 9.0 | 6.0 | 1.6 |
| Al Bianchi | 68 | 8.3 | 3.3 | 1.6 |
| Joe Holup | 71 | 7.4 | 3.9 | 1.2 |
| Larry Hennessy | 21 | 6.4 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Paul Seymour | 65 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Bob Hopkins | 62 | 5.7 | 3.8 | 0.4 |
| Bob Schafer | 11 | 4.5 | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Jim Tucker | 9 | 3.8 | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| Don Savage | 5 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Jim Ray | 4 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Forest Able | 1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |