Gallatin was a primary interior force for the Knicks, leading the team in rebounds and anchoring the frontcourt with physical play and consistent scoring; he became known as a tough, high‑effort big man.
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Vince Boryla
Secondary Star
(est ~36)
High
14.9
3.8
2.8
0
10.8
Boryla was one of New York’s key wings and a top scorer in 1950‑51; historically remembered as a versatile scorer capable of stepping up in big games.
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Dick McGuire
Primary Facilitator
(est ~37)
High
8.4
5.2
6.3
0
10.0
McGuire operated as the lead playmaker with strong assist numbers, orchestrating the Knicks’ offense; he was noted for his passing flair and floor leadership.
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Max Zaslofsky
Scoring Wing
(est ~36)
High
12.7
3.5
2.1
0
9.2
Though past his peak as an All‑NBA star, Zaslofsky provided reliable perimeter scoring and veteran presence after success earlier in his career.
Nat Clifton
Frontcourt Contributor
(est ~32)
Medium
8.6
7.6
2.5
0
9.4
Clifton chipped in solid rebounding and scoring as a versatile big on the wing and in the paint for the Knicks.
Connie Simmons
Two‑Way Role
(est ~37)
Medium
9.2
6.5
1.8
0
8.8
Simmons was a high‑energy frontcourt piece who contributed with physical rebounding and interior scoring.
Ernie Vandeweghe
Role Wing
(est ~30)
Low
7.7
4.4
2.8
0
7.5
Vandeweghe provided steady minutes with balanced scoring and support playmaking off the bench.
Ray Lumpp
Backup Guard
(est ~34)
Low
6.7
2.0
1.8
0
5.3
Lumpp contributed as a rotational guard with burst scoring and perimeter play.
Tex Ritter
Depth Wing
(est ~20)
Minimal
3.7
1.9
1.1
0
3.4
Ritter was a bench contributor providing occasional scoring and spacing.
Tony Lavelli
Bench Forward
(est ~20)
Minimal
3.3
2.0
0.8
0
3.1
Lavelli saw limited action but offered shooting options in relief minutes.
Ray Ellefson
Emergency Depth
(est ~10)
Minimal
1.3
2.7
0.0
0
2.0
Ellefson featured in only a few games, providing brief frontcourt depth.
Gene James
Situational Player
(est ~10)
Minimal
0.5
0.7
0.7
0
1.0
James appeared sparingly and had limited impact in minutes played.
