Boston Celtics Regular Season Rosters
1950-1951 Boston Celtics Regular Season Roster
1950-1951 Boston Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | B. Cousy | S. Hertzberg | B. Donham | C. Cooper | E. Macauley |
| Rotation | E. Leede | F. Kudelka | K. Hermsen | ||
| Lim PT | E. Stanczak | B. Harris | C. Halbert | ||
| Lim PT | A. Duncan | B. McKinney | |||
| Lim PT | B. Brannum |
1950-1951 Eastern Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco Warriors | 39-27 | - |
| 2 | Boston Celtics | 39-30 | 1.5 |
| 3 | New York Knicks | 36-30 | 3 |
| 4 | Syracuse Nationals | 32-34 | 7 |
| 5 | Baltimore Bullets (BAA) | 24-42 | 15 |
| 6 | Washington Capitols | 11-24 | 12.5 |
1950-1951 Boston Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Ed Macauley | All-NBA First Team (1951) |
| Bob Cousy | Eastern All-Star Fan Vote Selection (1951) |
| Ed Macauley | Eastern All-Star Fan Vote Selection (1951) |
| Ed Macauley | Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP (1951) |
1950-1951 Boston Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Macauley | 68 | 20.4 | 9.1 | 3.7 |
| Bob Cousy | 69 | 15.6 | 6.9 | 4.9 |
| Sonny Hertzberg | 65 | 9.8 | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Chuck Cooper | 66 | 9.3 | 8.5 | 2.6 |
| Bob Donham | 68 | 6.1 | 3.5 | 2.0 |
| Ed Leede | 57 | 6.6 | 2.1 | 1.7 |
| Bob A. Harris | 44 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 1.3 |
| John Mahnken | 46 | 5.2 | 4.0 | 1.5 |
| Bones McKinney | 34 | 6.9 | 5.3 | 2.3 |
| Harry Boykoff | 32 | 6.3 | 4.2 | 1.2 |
| Kleggie Hermsen | 23 | 6.5 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| Frank Kudelka | 27 | 4.7 | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| Ed Stanczak | 19 | 3.2 | 1.9 | 0.4 |
| Dick Mehen | 7 | 6.3 | 3.7 | 1.6 |
| Brady Walker | 17 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| Andy Duncan | 14 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 0.6 |
| Kenny Sailors | 10 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
1950-1951 Boston Celtics Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
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Chuck Cooper was selected as the #1 pick in the Second Round of the 1950 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics. Chuck Cooper signed a multi-year contract with the Boston Celtics on September 1, 1950. Bob Donham was selected as the #1 pick in the 3 Round of the 1950 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics. Bob Donham signed a multi-year contract with the Boston Celtics on September 1, 1950. |
| Acquired via Draft Rights Trade |
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Draft Rights to Bob Cousy, the #4 pick in the First Round of the 1950 NBA Draft, were acquired by the Chicago Stags from the Tri-Cities Blackhawks on September 1, 1950. Bob Cousy signed a multi-year contract with the Boston Celtics on November 1, 1950. Draft Rights to Ed Leede, the #1 pick in the 3 Round of the 1949 NBA Draft, were acquired by the Boston Celtics from the Providence Steamrollers on August 1, 1949. Ed Leede signed a multi-year contract with the Boston Celtics on September 1, 1949. |
| Acquired via Trade |
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Bob Brannum was acquired in a trade by the Boston Celtics from the Sheboygan Red Skins on September 23, 1950. Andy Duncan was acquired in a trade by the Boston Celtics from the Rochester Royals on June 27, 1950. Bob A. Harris was acquired in a trade by the Boston Celtics from the Fort Wayne Pistons on December 20, 1950. Kleggie Hermsen was acquired in a trade by the Boston Celtics from the Tri-Cities Blackhawks on February 2, 1951. Sonny Hertzberg was acquired in a trade by the Boston Celtics from the Washington Capitols on September 28, 1949. Bones McKinney was acquired in a trade by the Boston Celtics from the Washington Capitols on December 1, 1950. |
| Acquired via Free Agency |
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Ed Macauley signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Boston Celtics on September 1, 1950. |
1950-1951 Boston Celtics Front Office
| Staff Member | Position | Start Season | Previous Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Brown | Owner | 1946-1947 | N/A |
| Lou Pieri | Owner | 1950-1951 | N/A |
| Red Auerbach | Head Coach, General Manager | 1950-1951 | Head Coach (Atlanta Hawks, 1949 to 1950) |