NBA
Cincinnati Royals 1958-59
1958-59 champion: Boston Celtics (4-0) MVP: Bob Pettit
Season Story
The 1958-59 Cincinnati Royals finished 19-53 (.264), ranking 8th of 8 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Jack Twyman led the roster at 25.8 points per game, with Johnny McCarthy adding 12.9.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
90.6 PPG
51.0 RPG
15.5 APG
Key Players
Johnny McCarthy 12.9 PPG 4.8 RPG · 4.8 APG · 47 GP
Dave Piontek 10.6 PPG 5.3 RPG · 1.7 APG · 72 GP
Jim Palmer 10.3 PPG 7.0 RPG · 1.0 APG · 67 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Twyman | 72 | 25.8 | 9.1 | 2.9 |
| Johnny McCarthy | 47 | 12.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Wayne Embry | 66 | 11.4 | 9.0 | 1.5 |
| Dave Piontek | 72 | 10.6 | 5.3 | 1.7 |
| Jim Palmer | 67 | 10.3 | 7.0 | 1.0 |
| Arlen Bockhorn | 71 | 10.2 | 6.5 | 2.9 |
| Archie Dees | 68 | 8.2 | 5.0 | 0.8 |
| Larry Staverman | 57 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 0.9 |
| Jack Parr | 66 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 0.8 |
| Tom Marshall | 18 | 3.6 | 2.9 | 1.5 |