NBA
Rochester Royals 1955-56
1955-56 champion: Philadelphia Warriors (4-1) MVP: Bob Pettit
Season Story
The 1955-56 Rochester Royals finished 31-41 (.431), ranking 8th of 8 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Maurice Stokes led the roster at 16.8 points per game, with Jack Twyman adding 14.4.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
81.0 PPG
48.5 RPG
19.8 APG
Key Players
Maurice Stokes 16.8 PPG 16.3 RPG · 4.9 APG · 67 GP
Ed Fleming 12.5 PPG 6.9 RPG · 2.8 APG · 71 GP
Art Spoelstra 8.5 PPG 6.1 RPG · 1.3 APG · 72 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Stokes | 67 | 16.8 | 16.3 | 4.9 |
| Jack Twyman | 72 | 14.4 | 6.5 | 2.4 |
| Ed Fleming | 71 | 12.5 | 6.9 | 2.8 |
| Bobby Wanzer | 72 | 10.4 | 3.8 | 3.1 |
| Art Spoelstra | 72 | 8.5 | 6.1 | 1.3 |
| Richie Regan | 72 | 7.8 | 2.4 | 3.1 |
| Don Meineke | 69 | 7.1 | 4.6 | 1.5 |
| Connie Simmons | 68 | 5.4 | 3.5 | 1.2 |
| James Davis | 3 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.3 |