The 1959-60 New York Knicks season was a challenging chapter in the franchise’s history. Under the guidance of head coach Carl Braun, the team struggled to find its footing in the NBA, finishing the season with a disappointing 27-48 record. This performance placed them fifth in the Eastern Division, failing to secure a playoff berth for the third consecutive season.
Throughout the season, the Knicks faced several hurdles, including inconsistent performances and injuries that hampered their ability to compete effectively. The team’s defense was particularly problematic, as they allowed an average of 114.1 points per game, which was one of the highest in the league that year. Offensively, the Knicks were led by Richie Guerin, who was a standout performer, contributing significantly to the team’s scoring efforts. Guerin’s performance earned him a selection to the NBA All-Star Game, highlighting his individual prowess despite the team’s overall struggles.
Despite the setbacks, the season also saw glimpses of potential from other players, such as Willie Naulls, who provided valuable support to Guerin. However, the lack of depth and consistency across the roster made it difficult for the Knicks to compete against stronger teams in the league. The 1959-60 season underscored the need for a strategic overhaul and roster improvements to build a more competitive team in the subsequent years. As the season concluded, the Knicks faced the challenge of rebuilding and refocusing their efforts to rise in the highly competitive landscape of the NBA.
- Regular Season Record: 27-48
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
New York Knicks Roster and Stats for 1959-60 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Richie Guerin | 74 | 21.9 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Willie Naulls | 65 | 21.4 | 10.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Kenny Sears | 64 | 18.5 | 4.1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Carl Braun | 54 | 12.9 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Charlie Tyra | 74 | 12.8 | 3.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Dick Garmaker | 27 | 12.4 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Cal Ramsey | 7 | 11.4 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Jack George | 69 | 9.5 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Jim Palmer | 54 | 7.9 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Mike Farmer | 67 | 7.4 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Johnny Green | 69 | 7.0 | 4.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Ron Sobie | 15 | 6.9 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Whitey Bell | 31 | 5.4 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Ray Felix | 16 | 5.1 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Bob Anderegg | 31 | 4.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Brendan McCann | 4 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
New York Knicks 1959-60 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1959-60 season for the New York Knicks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 1959 | vs. Philadelphia Warriors | L 118-109 | |
| Oct 31, 1959 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 123-109 | |
| Nov 03, 1959 | @ Minneapolis Lakers | W 99-93 | |
| Nov 04, 1959 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 107-101 | |
| Nov 07, 1959 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 117-113 | |
| Nov 10, 1959 | @ Philadelphia Warriors | L 126-125 | |
| Nov 12, 1959 | vs. Syracuse Nationals | L 113-104 | |
| Nov 14, 1959 | @ Syracuse Nationals | L 116-108 | |
| Nov 15, 1959 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 103-94 | |
| Nov 17, 1959 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | W 105-97 | |
| Nov 18, 1959 | @ Minneapolis Lakers | W 106-105 | |
| Nov 19, 1959 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 130-109 | |
| Nov 21, 1959 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 128-127 | |
| Nov 22, 1959 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 115-104 | |
| Nov 24, 1959 | vs. Syracuse Nationals | L 120-107 | |
| Nov 28, 1959 | vs. Philadelphia Warriors | L 109-108 | |
| Nov 29, 1959 | @ Philadelphia Warriors | W 127-126 | |
| Dec 01, 1959 | vs. Minneapolis Lakers | L 103-100 | |
| Dec 02, 1959 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 135-118 | |
| Dec 04, 1959 | @ Boston Celtics | L 122-107 | |
| Dec 05, 1959 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 124-108 | |
| Dec 08, 1959 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 121-105 | |
| Dec 11, 1959 | vs. Syracuse Nationals | W 152-121 | |
| Dec 13, 1959 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 147-129 | |
| Dec 15, 1959 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | L 119-110 | |
| Dec 16, 1959 | @ Syracuse Nationals | L 116-113 | |
| Dec 17, 1959 | @ Boston Celtics | L 137-126 | |
| Dec 19, 1959 | @ Boston Celtics | L 119-116 | |
| Dec 20, 1959 | vs. Cincinnati Royals | W 132-118 | |
| Dec 22, 1959 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 127-119 | |
| Dec 25, 1959 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 123-119 | |
| Dec 26, 1959 | @ Philadelphia Warriors | W 122-116 | |
| Dec 30, 1959 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 124-109 | |
| Dec 31, 1959 | vs. Minneapolis Lakers | W 127-102 | |
| Jan 02, 1960 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 126-118 | |
| Jan 03, 1960 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 110-108 | |
| Jan 05, 1960 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 121-110 | |
| Jan 06, 1960 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 129-113 | |
| Jan 10, 1960 | vs. Philadelphia Warriors | L 116-103 | |
| Jan 12, 1960 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 141-123 | |
| Jan 13, 1960 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 114-113 | |
| Jan 14, 1960 | @ Minneapolis Lakers | W 131-126 | |
| Jan 16, 1960 | vs. Cincinnati Royals | W 132-106 | |
| Jan 17, 1960 | @ Syracuse Nationals | L 129-117 | |
| Jan 19, 1960 | vs. Philadelphia Warriors | L 114-93 | |
| Jan 20, 1960 | @ Boston Celtics | L 144-126 | |
| Jan 23, 1960 | @ Minneapolis Lakers | W 115-104 | |
| Jan 24, 1960 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 155-129 | |
| Jan 26, 1960 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | W 123-119 | |
| Jan 27, 1960 | vs. Philadelphia Warriors | L 129-117 | |
| Jan 29, 1960 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 128-113 | |
| Jan 30, 1960 | vs. Philadelphia Warriors | W 115-108 | |
| Feb 02, 1960 | vs. Syracuse Nationals | L 119-102 | |
| Feb 03, 1960 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | L 125-115 | |
| Feb 06, 1960 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 143-117 | |
| Feb 07, 1960 | @ Boston Celtics | W 142-135 | |
| Feb 09, 1960 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 114-104 | |
| Feb 10, 1960 | vs. Philadelphia Warriors | W 125-117 | |
| Feb 11, 1960 | @ Syracuse Nationals | L 116-109 | |
| Feb 13, 1960 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | W 122-104 | |
| Feb 16, 1960 | vs. Syracuse Nationals | W 125-116 | |
| Feb 18, 1960 | @ Boston Celtics | L 109-104 | |
| Feb 20, 1960 | vs. Syracuse Nationals | L 126-121 | |
| Feb 21, 1960 | vs. Philadelphia Warriors | L 129-122 | |
| Feb 23, 1960 | vs. Minneapolis Lakers | L 117-112 | |
| Feb 25, 1960 | @ Philadelphia Warriors | L 131-121 | |
| Feb 27, 1960 | @ Syracuse Nationals | L 114-111 | |
| Feb 28, 1960 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 129-125 | |
| Mar 01, 1960 | vs. Syracuse Nationals | L 124-121 | |
| Mar 02, 1960 | @ Minneapolis Lakers | L 123-113 | |
| Mar 04, 1960 | vs. Philadelphia Warriors | L 136-134 | |
| Mar 05, 1960 | @ Syracuse Nationals | L 132-115 | |
| Mar 06, 1960 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 120-112 | |
| Mar 09, 1960 | @ Boston Celtics | L 148-128 | |
| Mar 10, 1960 | @ Minneapolis Lakers | L 133-108 |