1971-72 New York Knicks Roster
National Basketball Association (NBA)
Team Record: 48-34
Finishing 2nd in the NBA's Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference
Postseason: 9-7 Lost finals
Conference Semifinals - Defeated Baltimore Bullets 4-2
Conference Finals - Defeated Boston Celtics 4-1
Finals - Lost to Los Angeles Lakers 4-1
Coach: Red Holzman (48-34)
Location: New York, New York
Attendance: 785,298, Avg. 19,154 in 41 home dates
1971-72 New York Knicks StatisticsTeam Record: 48-34
Finishing 2nd in the NBA's Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference
Postseason: 9-7 Lost finals
Conference Semifinals - Defeated Baltimore Bullets 4-2
Conference Finals - Defeated Boston Celtics 4-1
Finals - Lost to Los Angeles Lakers 4-1
Coach: Red Holzman (48-34)
Location: New York, New York
Attendance: 785,298, Avg. 19,154 in 41 home dates
1971-72 New York Knicks Results
The New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association ended the 1971-72 season with a record of 48 wins and 34 losses, finishing second in the NBA's Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 9-7.
The Knicks tossed in 8,785 points and surrendered 8,584. Walt Frazier scored a team-leading 1,788 points for New York, while Jerry Lucas contributed 1,011 boards. Walt Frazier dished out 446 assists for the squad.
Red Holzman coached the team. The 1971-72 New York Knicks lost in the finals.
Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Barnett | G-F | October 2, 1936 | 6'4" | 190 | Tennessee State | Gary, IN USA |
| Bill Bradley | F-G | July 28, 1943 | 6'5" | 205 | Princeton | Crystal City, MO USA |
| Dave DeBusschere | F-G | October 16, 1940 | 6'6" | 220 | Detroit | Detroit, MI USA |
| Greg Fillmore | C | March 7, 1947 | 7'1" | 240 | Cheyney State | Philadelphia, PA USA |
| Walt Frazier | G | March 29, 1945 | 6'4" | 200 | Southern Illinois | Atlanta, GA USA |
| Phil Jackson | F-C | September 17, 1945 | 6'8" | 220 | North Dakota | Deer Lodge, MT USA |
| Jerry Lucas | F-C | March 30, 1940 | 6'8" | 230 | Ohio State | Middletown, OH USA |
| Eddie Mast | F-C | October 3, 1948 | 6'9" | 220 | Temple | Philadelphia, PA USA |
| Dean Meminger | G | May 13, 1948 | 6'0" | 175 | Marquette | Walterboro, SC USA |
| Eddie Miles | G-F | July 5, 1940 | 6'4" | 195 | Seattle | North Little Rock, AR USA |
| Earl Monroe | G | November 21, 1944 | 6'3" | 185 | Winston-Salem State | Philadelphia, PA USA |
| Charlie Paulk | F-C | June 14, 1946 | 6'7" | 211 | NE Oklahoma State | Fitzgerald, GA USA |
| Mike Price | G | September 11, 1948 | 6'3" | 200 | Illinois | Russellville, KY USA |
| Luke Rackley | C | June 11, 1946 | 6'10" | 220 | Xavier (OH) | Bainbridge, GA USA |
| Willis Reed | C-F | June 25, 1942 | 6'9" | 235 | Grambling | Hico, LA USA |
| Mike Riordan | G-F | July 9, 1945 | 6'4" | 200 | Providence | New York, NY USA |
| Dave Stallworth | F-C | December 20, 1941 | 6'7" | 200 | Wichita State | Dallas, TX USA |
