New York Knicks Regular Season Rosters
1947-1948 New York Knicks Regular Season Roster
| Player | Pos | HT | WT | YOS | Pre-Draft Team | Draft Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Braun | SG | 6-5 | 180 | 0 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States | |
| Tommy Byrnes | GF | 6-3 | 175 | 1 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States | |
| Leo Gottlieb | G | 5-11 | 170 | 1 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States | |
| Sonny Hertzberg | G | 5-10 | 180 | 1 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States | |
| Dick Holub | FC | 6-6 | 205 | 0 | Long Island | 1947 Rnd 1 Pick 5 | United States |
| Lee Knorek | F | 6-7 | 216 | 1 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States | |
| Ray Kuka | G | 6-3 | 200 | 0 | Montana State | 1947 NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States |
| Wat Misaka | G | 5-7 | 150 | 0 | Utah | 1947 Rnd 7 Pick 4 | United States |
| Paul Noel | GF | 6-4 | 185 | 0 | Kentucky | 1947 NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States |
| Bud Palmer | GF | 6-4 | 190 | 1 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States | |
| Stan Stutz | G | 5-10 | 170 | 1 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States | |
| Sid Tanenbaum | GF | 6-0 | 175 | 0 | NYU | 1947 NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States |
| Butch Van Breda Kolff | G | 6-3 | 185 | 1 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States |
1947-1948 New York Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | C. Braun | S. Tanenbaum | B. Palmer | L. Knorek | D. Holub |
| Rotation | B. Van Breda Kolff | T. Byrnes | |||
| Rotation | S. Stutz | P. Noel | |||
| Rotation | R. Kuka |
1947-1948 Eastern Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco Warriors | 27-21 | - |
| 2 | New York Knicks | 26-22 | 1 |
| 3 | Boston Celtics | 20-28 | 7 |
| 4 | Providence Steamrollers | 6-42 | 21 |
1947-1948 New York Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Carl Braun | All-NBA Second Team (1948) |
1947-1948 New York Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | PTS | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Braun | 47 | 14.3 | 1.3 |
| Bud Palmer | 48 | 13.0 | 0.9 |
| Dick Holub | 48 | 10.5 | 0.8 |
| Stan Stutz | 47 | 7.0 | 1.2 |
| Tommy Byrnes | 47 | 6.4 | 0.4 |
| Lee Knorek | 48 | 5.4 | 1.0 |
| Sid Tanenbaum | 24 | 10.1 | 1.5 |
| Ray Kuka | 44 | 5.2 | 0.6 |
| Butch Van Breda Kolff | 44 | 4.1 | 0.7 |
| Leo Gottlieb | 27 | 4.9 | 0.4 |
| Paul Noel | 29 | 3.4 | 0.1 |
| Wat Misaka | 3 | 2.3 | 0.0 |
| Sonny Hertzberg | 4 | 1.2 | 0.2 |
1947-1948 New York Knicks Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
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Dick Holub was selected as the #5 pick in the First Round of the 1947 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks. Dick Holub signed a contract with the New York Knicks on September 1, 1947. |
| Acquired via Trade |
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Tommy Byrnes signed a multi-year contract with the New York Knicks on September 1, 1946. Tommy Byrnes was acquired in a trade by the from the Baltimore Bullets (BAA) on September 1, 1946. |
| Acquired via Free Agency |
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Carl Braun as a free agent with the on January 15, 1948. Lee Knorek as a free agent with the on September 1, 1947. Ray Kuka signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the New York Knicks on September 1, 1947. Paul Noel signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the New York Knicks on September 1, 1947. Bud Palmer as a free agent with the on September 1, 1947. Stan Stutz as a free agent with the on September 1, 1947. Sid Tanenbaum signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the New York Knicks on January 15, 1948. Butch Van Breda Kolff as a free agent with the on September 1, 1947. |
1947-1948 New York Knicks Front Office
| Staff Member | Position | Start Season | Previous Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ned Irish | General Manager | 1946-1947 | N/A |