Gerald Arthur Paulson (July 21, 1935 – March 6, 1986) was an American professional basketball player.[1] Paulson was selected in the 1957 NBA draft (third round, 17th pick overall) by the Cincinnati Royals after a collegiate career at Manhattan College.[1] In college he was selected to play in the 1957 East-West All Star game, and was the Most Valuable Player in the 1957 ECAC Holiday Festival tournament.[2] He appeared in six NBA games in his career and averaged 3.3 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 21, 1935 New York City, New York |
| Died | March 6, 1986 (aged 50) Freehold Township, New Jersey |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Columbus (New York City, New York) |
| College | Manhattan (1954–1957) |
| NBA draft | 1957: 3rd round, 17th overall pick |
| Selected by the Cincinnati Royals | |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 15 |
| Career history | |
| 1957 | Cincinnati Royals |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Career statistics
edit| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
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Regular season
edit| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | FT% | RPG | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957–58 | Cincinnati | 6 | 11.3 | .348 | .667 | 1.7 | .7 | 3.3 |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Jerry Paulson NBA stats". Basketball Reference. Sports Reference, LCC. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
- ^ "Manhattan College Athletic Hall of Fame: Gerald Paulson". Go Jaspers. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
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