Hall of Fame forward/center known as “Harry the Horse,” elite rebounder and physical defender; led Knicks in scoring and boards on multiple seasons and was perennial All‑Star by 1956‑57.
AS, MVP‑8
Kenny Sears
Primary Scorer
34.9
High
14.8
8.5
1.4
3.5
14.10
Leading offensive option often topping scoring logs; consistent presence on both ends with strong efficiency for the era.
MVP‑8
Carl Braun
Scoring Facilitator
32.6
High
13.9
3.6
3.6
3.0
11.05
Versatile guard/forward with balanced scoring and playmaking; could initiate offense or spot up as needed.
AS
Ray Felix
Interior Performer
22.5
Medium
12.0
8.2
0.5
3.8
12.25
Big man with inside scoring and rebounding impact; provided paint presence and was among team’s leading rebounders.
MVP‑8
Willie Naulls
Emerging Two‑Way
25.8
Medium
10.1
8.7
1.2
3.0
11.50
Young forward showing all‑around growth with solid rebounding and efficient scoring; later became key Knicks piece.
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Nat Clifton
Defensive Forward
31.4
Medium
10.7
7.8
2.3
3.0
11.90
Durable all‑around big; known as steady defender and passer and one of the first prominent Black NBA players.
AS
Richie Guerin
Combo Guard
24.9
Medium
9.7
4.6
2.5
2.5
9.65
Aggressive guard with scoring and playmaking skills; Marine service delayed his start but quickly became a dynamic contributor.
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Slater Martin
Veteran Lead
32.8
Medium
8.5
3.2
3.0
2.0
8.35
Experienced floor general brought passing and poise; limited games but provided veteran leadership.
AS, NBA2
Ron Sobie
Role Shooter
19.4
Low
6.8
4.6
1.8
1.5
7.35
Young guard with scoring and secondary playmaking; intermittent playing time but contributed as rotation scorer.
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Dick McGuire
Playmaker Specialist
16.5
Low
5.3
2.0
3.1
1.0
5.70
Hall of Fame point guard noted for elite assist skills; minutes down this season but still facilitated offense.
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Jim Baechtold
Bench Wing
10.3
Low
4.8
1.8
0.7
0.8
4.10
Reserve wing providing spot minutes and occasional scoring; historically a solid role contributor earlier in career.
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Phil Jordon
Spot Minutes Big
10.1
Low
4.9
3.8
0.2
1.0
4.95
Limited playing time but added physical presence inside when active.
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Ron Shavlik
Development Big
10.3
Minimal
1.4
3.1
0.0
0.6
2.55
Young big with limited rotation role; contributed size in short bursts.
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Gary Bergen
Deep Reserve
6.7
Minimal
1.3
1.3
0.2
0.5
1.65
Very limited season contributions; mainly provided depth.
