The 1956-57 Season

Champion

Award Winners

Most Valuable Player

Bob Cousy1957

Boston Celtics

Rookie of the Year

Tom Heinsohn1957

Boston Celtics

All-League Honors

1st Team

2nd Team

East

West

Rookie Class

  1. Tom HeinsohnBoston CelticsROY51
  2. 02Bill RussellBoston Celtics40
  3. 03Slick LeonardMinneapolis Lakers23
  4. 4Richie GuerinNew York Knicks19
  5. 5Dave PiontekRochester Royals18

Stats, playing time, and era are the core of the Rookie Season Score, with a small boost from Rookie of the Year and All-Rookie Team vote share. The win itself still doesn't add anything.

Teams of the Season