NBA

Syracuse Nationals 1961-62

41-39 (0.513) Eliminated: Quarterfinal round

1961-62 champion: Boston Celtics (4-3) MVP: Bill Russell

Season Story

The 1961-62 Syracuse Nationals finished 41-39 (.513), ranking 5th of 9 teams.

Their playoff run ended in the Quarterfinal round.

Hal Greer led the roster at 22.8 points per game, with Lee Shaffer adding 16.9.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

119.2 PPG

61.8 RPG

22.0 APG

Hal Greer 22.8 PPG 7.4 RPG · 4.4 APG · 71 GP

Lee Shaffer 16.9 PPG 6.8 RPG · 1.3 APG · 75 GP

Dave Gambee 16.7 PPG 7.9 RPG · 1.4 APG · 80 GP

Johnny Kerr 16.3 PPG 14.7 RPG · 3.0 APG · 80 GP

Dolph Schayes 14.7 PPG 7.8 RPG · 2.1 APG · 56 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
Hal Greer	71	22.8	7.4	4.4
Lee Shaffer	75	16.9	6.8	1.3
Dave Gambee	80	16.7	7.9	1.4
Johnny Kerr	80	16.3	14.7	3.0
Dolph Schayes	56	14.7	7.8	2.1
Larry Costello	63	13.8	3.9	5.7
Al Bianchi	80	10.3	3.5	3.3
Joe Roberts	80	7.7	6.7	0.6
Harvey Halbrook	64	6.2	6.2	0.5
Paul Neumann	77	6.2	2.5	2.3
Chuck Osborne	4	1.2	2.2	0.2