Basketball in 1950    
To begin the 1949-50 season, following a three year battle for fans and players, the Basketball Association of America (BAA) agreed to absorb the rival National Basketball League (NBL), creating the new National Basketball Association (NBA).  
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NBA 1950 Leaders
Points Scored

Profile photo of George Mikan

George Mikan

Minneapolis Lakers

1,865

Profile photo of Alex Groza

Alex Groza

Indianapolis Olympians

1,496

Profile photo of Frankie Brian

Frankie Brian

Anderson Packers

1,138

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NBA 1950 Leaders
Points-per-Game (PPG)

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George Mikan

Minneapolis Lakers

27.4

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Alex Groza

Indianapolis Olympians

23.4

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Frankie Brian

Anderson Packers

17.8

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NBA 1950 Leaders
Assists

Profile photo of Dick McGuire

Dick McGuire

New York Knicks

386

Profile photo of Andy Phillip

Andy Phillip

Chicago Stags

377

Profile photo of Bob Davies

Bob Davies

Rochester Royals

294

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NBA 1950 Leaders
Steals

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NBA 1950 Leaders
Total Rebounds

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NBA 1950 Leaders
Blocks

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NBA 1950 Leaders
Personal Fouls

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George Mikan

Minneapolis Lakers

297

Profile photo of Bob Brannum

Bob Brannum

Sheboygan Red Skins

279

Profile photo of Chuck Gilmur

Chuck Gilmur

Washington Capitols

275

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  1. I sincerely appreciate the research work, and the information being shared. It is important and interesting history.

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