NBA

Syracuse Nationals 1958-59

35-37 (0.486) Eliminated: Semifinal round

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

Season Story

The 1958-59 Syracuse Nationals finished 35-37 (.486), ranking 4th of 8 teams.

Their playoff run ended in the Semifinal round.

Dolph Schayes led the roster at 21.3 points per game, with Johnny Kerr adding 17.8.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

97.9 PPG

51.4 RPG

16.1 APG

Dolph Schayes 21.3 PPG 13.4 RPG · 2.5 APG · 72 GP

Johnny Kerr 17.8 PPG 14.0 RPG · 2.0 APG · 72 GP

Larry Costello 15.8 PPG 5.2 RPG · 5.4 APG · 70 GP

Hal Greer 11.1 PPG 2.9 RPG · 1.5 APG · 68 GP

Al Bianchi 10.0 PPG 2.8 RPG · 2.2 APG · 72 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
Dolph Schayes	72	21.3	13.4	2.5
Johnny Kerr	72	17.8	14.0	2.0
Larry Costello	70	15.8	5.2	5.4
Hal Greer	68	11.1	2.9	1.5
Al Bianchi	72	10.0	2.8	2.2
Bob Hopkins	67	10.0	6.5	1.0
Togo Palazzi	71	8.4	3.7	0.9
Connie Dierking	64	4.6	3.6	0.5
Paul Seymour	21	4.3	1.9	1.7
Tommy Kearns	1	2.0	0.0	0.0