Minneapolis Lakers Regular Season Rosters
1950-1951 Minneapolis Lakers Regular Season Roster
| Player | Pos | HT | WT | YOS | Pre-Draft Team | Draft Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Beach | G | 6-3 | 200 | 0 | West Virginia | 1950 Rnd 5 Pick 11 | United States |
| Arnie Ferrin | G | 6-2 | 180 | 2 | Utah | 1948 Rnd 3 Pick 9 | United States |
| Bud Grant | - | - | - | 0 | Minnesota | 1950 Rnd 4 Pick 11 | United States |
| Bob Harrison | G | 6-1 | 190 | 1 | Michigan | 1949 Rnd 2 Pick 11 | United States |
| Joe Hutton | G | 6-1 | 170 | 0 | Hamline | 1950 Rnd 7 Pick 11 | United States |
| Tony Jaros | G | 6-3 | 185 | 3 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States | |
| Slater Martin | PG | 5-10 | 170 | 1 | Texas | 1949 Rnd 3 Pick 11 | United States |
| George Mikan | C | 6-10 | 245 | 2 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States | |
| Vern Mikkelsen | F | 6-7 | 230 | 1 | Hamline | 1949 Rnd 1 Pick 11 | United States |
| Kevin O'Shea | G | 6-2 | 175 | 0 | Notre Dame | 1950 Rnd 1 Pick 11 | United States |
| Jim Pollard | F | 6-4 | 185 | 2 | Stanford | 1947 Rnd 7 Pick 5 | United States |
| Dick Schnittker | PF | 6-5 | 200 | 0 | Ohio State | 1950 Rnd 1 Pick 5 | United States |
| Whitey Skoog | G | 5-11 | 180 | 0 | Minnesota | 1951 Rnd 1 Pick 10 | United States |
1950-1951 Minneapolis Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | S. Martin | B. Harrison | J. Pollard | V. Mikkelsen | G. Mikan |
| Rotation | A. Ferrin | ||||
| Rotation | T. Jaros | ||||
| Rotation | J. Hutton | ||||
| Rotation | K. O'Shea | ||||
| Lim PT | D. Schnittker |
1950-1951 Western Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis Lakers | 44-24 | - |
| 2 | Rochester Royals | 41-27 | 3 |
| 3 | Fort Wayne Pistons | 32-36 | 12 |
| 4 | Indianapolis Olympians | 31-37 | 13 |
| 5 | Tri-Cities Blackhawks | 25-43 | 19 |
1950-1951 Minneapolis Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| George Mikan | All-NBA First Team (1951) |
| Vern Mikkelsen | All-NBA Second Team (1951) |
| George Mikan | Western All-Star Fan Vote Selection (1951) |
| Vern Mikkelsen | Western All-Star Fan Vote Selection (1951) |
| Jim Pollard | Western All-Star Coaches Selection (1951) |
1950-1951 Minneapolis Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mikan | 68 | 28.4 | 14.1 | 3.1 |
| Vern Mikkelsen | 64 | 14.1 | 10.2 | 2.8 |
| Jim Pollard | 54 | 11.6 | 9.0 | 3.4 |
| Slater Martin | 68 | 8.5 | 3.6 | 3.5 |
| Bob Harrison | 68 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 2.9 |
| Arnie Ferrin | 68 | 5.2 | 4.0 | 1.6 |
| Kevin O'Shea | 63 | 4.3 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| Tony Jaros | 63 | 3.8 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| Bud Grant | 61 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 1.2 |
| Joe Hutton | 60 | 2.5 | 1.7 | 0.9 |
| Ed Beach | 11 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 0.2 |
1950-1951 Minneapolis Lakers Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
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Arnie Ferrin was selected as the #9 pick in the 3 Round of the 1948 NBA Draft by the Minneapolis Lakers. Arnie Ferrin signed a multi-year contract with the Minneapolis Lakers on September 1, 1948. Bud Grant was selected as the #11 pick in the 4 Round of the 1950 NBA Draft by the Minneapolis Lakers. Bob Harrison was selected as the #11 pick in the Second Round of the 1949 NBA Draft by the Minneapolis Lakers. Bob Harrison signed a multi-year contract with the Minneapolis Lakers on August 22, 1949. Joe Hutton was selected as the #11 pick in the 7 Round of the 1950 NBA Draft by the Minneapolis Lakers. Joe Hutton signed a multi-year contract with the Minneapolis Lakers on September 1, 1950. Slater Martin was selected as the #11 pick in the 3 Round of the 1949 NBA Draft by the Minneapolis Lakers. Slater Martin signed a multi-year contract with the Minneapolis Lakers on September 1, 1949. George Mikan with the on September 1, 1949. George Mikan re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Minneapolis Lakers on September 28, 1949. Vern Mikkelsen was selected as the #11 pick in the First Round of the 1949 NBA Draft by the Minneapolis Lakers. Vern Mikkelsen signed a multi-year contract with the Minneapolis Lakers on September 1, 1949. Kevin O'Shea was selected as the #11 pick in the First Round of the 1950 NBA Draft by the Minneapolis Lakers. Kevin O'Shea signed a multi-year contract with the Minneapolis Lakers on September 1, 1950. |
| Acquired via Free Agency |
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Tony Jaros signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Minneapolis Lakers on September 1, 1948. Jim Pollard signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Minneapolis Lakers on May 10, 1948. |