NBA
Rochester Royals 1956-57
1956-57 champion: Boston Celtics (4-3) MVP: Bob Cousy
Season Story
The 1956-57 Rochester Royals finished 31-41 (.431), ranking 8th of 8 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Jack Twyman led the roster at 16.3 points per game, with Maurice Stokes adding 15.6.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
91.5 PPG
51.1 RPG
17.8 APG
Key Players
Maurice Stokes 15.6 PPG 17.4 RPG · 4.6 APG · 72 GP
Si Green 11.5 PPG 5.2 RPG · 3.6 APG · 13 GP
Dick Ricketts 11.2 PPG 6.1 RPG · 1.8 APG · 72 GP
Richie Regan 9.8 PPG 2.9 RPG · 3.1 APG · 71 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Twyman | 72 | 16.3 | 4.9 | 1.7 |
| Maurice Stokes | 72 | 15.6 | 17.4 | 4.6 |
| Si Green | 13 | 11.5 | 5.2 | 3.6 |
| Dick Ricketts | 72 | 11.2 | 6.1 | 1.8 |
| Richie Regan | 71 | 9.8 | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| Dave Piontek | 71 | 9.0 | 4.9 | 1.5 |
| Art Spoelstra | 69 | 7.6 | 3.2 | 0.8 |
| Ed Fleming | 51 | 7.0 | 3.6 | 1.6 |
| Johnny McCarthy | 72 | 6.6 | 2.8 | 1.5 |
| Bob Burrow | 67 | 6.0 | 4.4 | 0.6 |
| Tom Marshall | 40 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| Bobby Wanzer | 21 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 0.4 |