Dolph Schayes
Nationals Peak (1955-60) · 1955–1960
Schayes's elite Stamina (90) and strong Inside Scoring (82) define this era.
Trophy Case
1955
Won the first NBA championship with the Syracuse Nationals
1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962
12 selections — the NBA's first great stretch big
1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1957, 1958
6 selections in the league's first decade — the original stretch big
Signature Moments
1955 NBA Championship — Syracuse Glory
Schayes led the Syracuse Nationals to the 1955 NBA championship in a 7-game thriller. He was the face of early professional basketball — a tough, skilled big man who could score from anywhere. The Nationals' title is one of the most historic in league history.
The 1955 championship. Before TV contracts, before global fame. Dwyane and LeBron aren't possible without pioneers like Schayes.
Career Numbers
Career Points
Top scorer of the 1950s
19,249
Free Throw %
Pioneer of the free throw line
.849
Points Per Game
Career average across 1059 games
18.5
Rebounds Per Game
12.1
Season Stats · Nationals Peak (1955-60)
Engine Attributes
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