Don Carlson G
Current Team: N/A
Born: Mar 22, 1919 (Passed away Oct 16, 2004, aged 85)
Birthplace/Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-0 (183cm) Weight: 170 (77kg)
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Pre-Draft Team: ()
High School: Thomas Edison High School [Minneapolis, Minnesota]
Don Carlson Player Profile
NBA Career
4 Years Of Service - 2x NBA Champion
NBA Regular Season Stats - Per Game
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946-47 | CHI | 59 | - | 0.0 | 10.68 | 4.61 | 14.32 | .322 | - | - | - | 1.46 | 2.69 | .541 | - | - | 0.00 | 1.00 | - | - | - | 3.08 |
| 1948-49 | MIN | 55 | - | 0.0 | 9.24 | 3.84 | 11.49 | .334 | - | - | - | 1.56 | 2.36 | .662 | - | - | 0.00 | 3.09 | - | - | - | 3.27 |
| 1949-50 | MIN | 57 | - | 0.0 | 4.68 | 1.74 | 5.09 | .341 | - | - | - | 1.21 | 1.67 | .726 | - | - | 0.00 | 1.33 | - | - | - | 2.21 |
| 1950-51 | BAL | 9 | - | 0.0 | 4.67 | 1.89 | 5.11 | .370 | - | - | - | 0.89 | 1.78 | .500 | - | - | 1.67 | 2.11 | - | - | - | 2.56 |
| CAREER | 180 | - | 25.3 | 8.04 | 3.33 | 10.07 | .330 | - | - | - | 1.38 | 2.22 | .623 | - | - | 1.67 | 1.80 | - | - | - | 2.84 |
NBA Regular Season Stats - Totals
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946-47 | CHI | 59 | - | 0 | 630 | 272 | 845 | .322 | - | - | - | 86 | 159 | .541 | - | - | 0 | 59 | - | - | - | 182 |
| 1948-49 | MIN | 55 | - | 0 | 508 | 211 | 632 | .334 | - | - | - | 86 | 130 | .662 | - | - | 0 | 170 | - | - | - | 180 |
| 1949-50 | MIN | 57 | - | 0 | 267 | 99 | 290 | .341 | - | - | - | 69 | 95 | .726 | - | - | 0 | 76 | - | - | - | 126 |
| 1950-51 | BAL | 9 | - | 0 | 42 | 17 | 46 | .370 | - | - | - | 8 | 16 | .500 | - | - | 15 | 19 | - | - | - | 23 |
| CAREER | 180 | - | 0 | 1,447 | 599 | 1,813 | .330 | - | - | - | 249 | 400 | .623 | - | - | 15 | 324 | - | - | - | 511 |
NBA Regular Season Stats - Misc Stats
| Season | Team | GP | GS | Dbl Dbl | Tpl Dbl | 40 Pts | 20 Reb | 20 Ast | Techs | HOB | Ast/TO | Stl/TO | FT/FGA | W's | L's | Win % | OWS | DWS | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946-47 | CHI | 59 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .176 | - | - | 0.19 | 38 | 22 | .633 | - | - | - |
| 1948-49 | MIN | 55 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .202 | - | - | 0.21 | 39 | 15 | .722 | - | - | - |
| 1949-50 | MIN | 57 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .082 | - | - | 0.33 | 42 | 13 | .764 | - | - | - |
| 1950-51 | BAL | 9 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .018 | - | - | 0.35 | 5 | 4 | .556 | - | - | - |
| CAREER | 180 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .117 | - | - | 0.22 | 124 | 54 | .697 | 1.40 | 4.00 | 5.60 |
NBA Regular Season Stats - Advanced Stats
| Season | Team | GP | GS | TS% | eFG% | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | TOV% | STL% | BLK% | USG% | Total S % | PPR | PPS | ORtg | DRtg | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946-47 | CHI | 59 | - | .344 | .322 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 86.28 | - | 0.75 | - | - | - |
| 1948-49 | MIN | 55 | - | .369 | .334 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 99.54 | - | 0.80 | - | - | - |
| 1949-50 | MIN | 57 | - | .402 | .341 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 106.77 | - | 0.92 | - | - | - |
| 1950-51 | BAL | 9 | - | .396 | .370 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 86.96 | - | 0.91 | - | - | - |
| CAREER | 180 | - | .364 | .330 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 95.29 | - | 0.80 | - | - | - |
NBA Transactions
| Sep 1, 1946 - Don Carlson signed a contract with the Chicago Stags. |
| Jul 1, 1947 - Don Carlson, previously with the Chicago Stags, became a free agent. |
| Sep 1, 1948 - Don Carlson signed a multi-year contract with the Minneapolis Lakers. |
| Jul 1, 1950 - Don Carlson, previously with the Minneapolis Lakers, became a free agent. |
| Dec 4, 1950 - Don Carlson signed a contract with the Baltimore Bullets (BAA). |
| Dec 28, 1950 - The Baltimore Bullets (BAA) placed the contract of Don Carlson on waivers. |
| Dec 30, 1950 - Don Carlson, previously with the Baltimore Bullets (BAA), became a free agent. |
| Oct 16, 2004 - Don Carlson passed away. He was 85 years old at the time of his death. |
NBA Awards & Honors
| NBA Champion - 1949, 1950 |
* Since the 1946-1947 season
NBA Playoff Stats - Per Game
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946-47 | CHI | 11 | - | 0.0 | 12.27 | 4.91 | 18.18 | .270 | - | - | - | 2.45 | 4.00 | .614 | - | - | 0.00 | 0.55 | - | - | - | 2.82 |
| 1948-49 | MIN | 10 | - | 0.0 | 6.00 | 2.30 | 9.50 | .242 | - | - | - | 1.40 | 2.50 | .560 | - | - | 0.00 | 2.80 | - | - | - | 3.00 |
| 1949-50 | MIN | 10 | - | 0.0 | 5.40 | 2.10 | 3.70 | .568 | - | - | - | 1.20 | 1.50 | .800 | - | - | 0.00 | 1.10 | - | - | - | 1.90 |
| CAREER | 31 | - | 25.3 | 8.03 | 3.16 | 10.71 | .295 | - | - | - | 1.71 | 2.71 | .631 | - | - | 0.00 | 1.45 | - | - | - | 2.58 |
Don Carlson Full Playoff History »
NBA Playoff Stats - Totals
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946-47 | CHI | 11 | - | 0 | 135 | 54 | 200 | .270 | - | - | - | 27 | 44 | .614 | - | - | 0 | 6 | - | - | - | 31 |
| 1948-49 | MIN | 10 | - | 0 | 60 | 23 | 95 | .242 | - | - | - | 14 | 25 | .560 | - | - | 0 | 28 | - | - | - | 30 |
| 1949-50 | MIN | 10 | - | 0 | 54 | 21 | 37 | .568 | - | - | - | 12 | 15 | .800 | - | - | 0 | 11 | - | - | - | 19 |
| CAREER | 31 | - | 0 | 249 | 98 | 332 | .295 | - | - | - | 53 | 84 | .631 | - | - | 0 | 45 | - | - | - | 80 |
NBA Playoff Stats - Misc Stats
| Season | Team | GP | GS | Dbl Dbl | Tpl Dbl | 40 Pts | 20 Reb | 20 Ast | Techs | HOB | Ast/TO | Stl/TO | FT/FGA | W's | L's | Win % | OWS | DWS | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946-47 | CHI | 11 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .199 | - | - | 0.22 | 4 | 2 | .667 | - | - | - |
| 1948-49 | MIN | 10 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .183 | - | - | 0.26 | 4 | 0 | 1.000 | - | - | - |
| 1949-50 | MIN | 10 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .090 | - | - | 0.41 | 8 | 2 | .800 | - | - | - |
| CAREER | 31 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .153 | - | - | 0.25 | 16 | 4 | .800 | 0.10 | 0.70 | 0.80 |
NBA Playoff Stats - Advanced Stats
| Season | Team | GP | GS | TS% | eFG% | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | TOV% | STL% | BLK% | USG% | Total S % | PPR | PPS | ORtg | DRtg | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946-47 | CHI | 11 | - | .308 | .270 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 88.36 | - | 0.68 | - | - | - |
| 1948-49 | MIN | 10 | - | .283 | .242 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 80.21 | - | 0.63 | - | - | - |
| 1949-50 | MIN | 10 | - | .619 | .568 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 136.76 | - | 1.46 | - | - | - |
| CAREER | 31 | - | .337 | .295 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 92.61 | - | 0.75 | - | - | - |
More Don Carlson NBA Playoff Stats »
NCAA Career
College: Minnesota (1946)
NCAA Season Stats - Per Game
| Season | School | Class | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age of Don Carlson?
Don Carlson is 105 years old.
What is the height of Don Carlson?
Don Carlson is 6-0 (183cm) tall.
What is the weight of Don Carlson?
Don Carlson is 170 lbs (77kg).
What is the birthday of Don Carlson?
Don Carlson was born on Mar 22, 1919.
What position does Don Carlson play?
Don Carlson plays the G position.
What was the pre-draft team of Don Carlson?
Don Carlson was drafted out of .
What high school did Don Carlson attend?
Don Carlson attended Thomas Edison High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
What nationality is Don Carlson?
Don Carlson has a United States nationality.
Where was Don Carlson born?
Don Carlson was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
How many NBA seasons has Don Carlson played?
Don Carlson played 4 seasons in the NBA.
What are the career averages of Don Carlson?
Don Carlson had career averages 8.0 points, 1.8 assists in 180 games.
What are the career totals of Don Carlson?
Don Carlson had career totals of 1,447 points, 15 rebounds, 324 assists, 0 blocks, 0 steals in 180 games.
How many teams has Don Carlson been on?
Don Carlson played for 3 NBA teams in his career - Baltimore Bullets (BAA), Chicago Stags, Minneapolis Lakers.
When was Don Carlson drafted?
Don Carlson was undrafted in 0.
What is Don Carlson's career high in points?
Don Carlson averaged a career high 10.7 points per game in 1946-1947.
What is Don Carlson's career high in rebounds?
Don Carlson averaged a career high 1.7 rebounds per game in 1950-1951.
What is Don Carlson's career high in assists?
Don Carlson averaged a career high 3.1 assists per game in 1948-1949.
What is the career PER of Don Carlson's?
Don Carlson had a career PER of 0.0.
How many championships has Don Carlson won?
Don Carlson has won 2 NBA championships.