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3. Max Zaslofsky

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When professional basketball took the steps to become the modern NBA, Max Zaslofsky was one of their first stars, playing first for the Chicago Stags in 1946-47 of the Basketball Association of America.  Zaslofsky, at age 21, was the youngest man to make the All-League First Team, and it was a record that stood for sixty years until it was broken by LeBron James.

Zaslofsky went on to be a First-Team All-BAA selection the next two years, averaging over 20 Points per Game in a very low-scoring era.  As the Stage migrated to the NBA, the sweet-shooting Zaslofsky was again First Team.  The Stags folded in 1950, and Zaslofsky was able to return home when the New York Knicks in the dispersal draft.  The Guard was still a very good player, adding an All-Star in 1952.  While he never won a title, he did help New York reach two NBA Finals.  He would later be traded to Baltimore, then Milwaukee, and closed his career with three seasons in Fort Wayne.

At the time of his retirement, Max Zaslofsky left an indelible mark on the league. He was the third leading scorer in NBA history, a ranking that placed him just behind the legendary George Mikan and Joe Fulks. Zaslofsky's contributions to the game were further recognized when he was named to the NBA 25th Anniversary Team.




Should Max Zaslofsky be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 83.2%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 6.6%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6.2%
No opinion. - 0.4%
No way! - 3.6%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 1962
  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • Games Played: 540
  • Per Game Averages: 28.3 MIN**
    14.8 PTS
    2.8 RB***
    2.0 AS
    N/A ST*
    N/A BL*
    .343 FG%
    .769 FT%

    63 Playoff Games
    25.3 MIN**
    14.3 PTS
    2,8 RB***
    1.6 AS
    N/A ST*
    N/A BL*
    .360 FG%
    .772 FT%

    *Steals and Blocks were not calculated when Zaslovsky played
    **Minutes Played were first calculated in 1951-52
    ***Rebounds were first calculated in 1950-51
  • Advanced Stats: 13.6 PER*
    .415 TS%
    48.3 WS
    N/A VORP**

    13.6 PER
    .415 TS%
    48.3 WS
    N/A VORP**

    *PER was calculated as of the 1951/52 Season
    **VORP was not calculated when Zaslovsky played.
  • Played For: Baltimore Bullets, Chicago Stags, Fort Wayne Pistons, Milwaukee Hawks, New York Knicks
  • College: St. John's
  • Drafted: N/A
  • Major Accolades and Awards: First Team All-BAA (3) (1946-47, 1947-48 & 1948-49)
    First Team All-NBA (1) (1949-50)
    NBA All Star (1) (1952)
    Most Field Goals (1) (1947-48)
    Highest Free Throw Percentage (1) (1949-50)
    Most Points (1) (1947-48)
    NBA Championship Rings: None
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Field Goals (4) (1946-47, 1947-48, 1948-49 & 1949-50)
    Top Ten Finishes: Field Goal Percentage (2) (1946-47 & 1947-48)
    Top Ten Finishes: Free Throws (4) (1946-47, 1947-48, 1948-49 & 1949-50)
    Top Ten Finishes: Free Throw Percentage: (4) (1946-47, 1947-48, 1948-49 & 1949-50)
    Top Ten Finishes: Points (4) (1946-47, 1947-48, 1948-49 & 1949-50)
    Top Ten Finishes: Points Per Game (4) (1946-47, 1947-48, 1948-49 & 1949-50)
    Top Ten Finishes: Point Shares (4) (1946-47, 1947-48, 1948-49 & 1949-50)
  • Notable All-time Rankings: None

Should Max Zaslofsky be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 83.2%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 6.6%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6.2%
No opinion. - 0.4%
No way! - 3.6%
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