| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1935-07-21)July 21, 1935 New York City, New York |
| Died | March 6, 1986(1986-03-06) (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 | |
Gerald Arthur Paulson (July 21, 1935 – March 6, 1986) was an American professional basketball player. Paulson was selected in the 1957 NBA draft (third round, 17th pick overall) by the Cincinnati Royals after a collegiate career at Manhattan College. 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. He appeared in six NBA games in his career and averaged 3.3 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game.
Career statistics
| 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
Source
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | FT% | RPG | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957–58 | Cincinnati | 6 | 11.3 | .348 | .667 | 1.7 | .7 | 3.3 |
References
- ^ "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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