1972-73 New York Knicks Roster
National Basketball Association (NBA)
Team Record: 57-25
Finishing 2nd in the NBA's Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference
Postseason: 12-5 Won NBA championship
Conference Semifinals - Defeated Baltimore Bullets 4-1
Conference Finals - Defeated Boston Celtics 4-3
Finals - Defeated Los Angeles Lakers 4-1
Coach: Red Holzman (57-25)
Location: New York, New York
Attendance: 790,031, Avg. 19,269 in 41 home dates
1972-73 New York Knicks StatisticsTeam Record: 57-25
Finishing 2nd in the NBA's Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference
Postseason: 12-5 Won NBA championship
Conference Semifinals - Defeated Baltimore Bullets 4-1
Conference Finals - Defeated Boston Celtics 4-3
Finals - Defeated Los Angeles Lakers 4-1
Coach: Red Holzman (57-25)
Location: New York, New York
Attendance: 790,031, Avg. 19,269 in 41 home dates
1972-73 New York Knicks Results
The New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association ended the 1972-73 season with a record of 57 wins and 25 losses, finishing second in the NBA's Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 12-5.
The Knicks topped the league with just 8,053 points allowed. New York scored 8,610 points. Walt Frazier tossed in a team-leading 1,648 points for the squad, and Dave DeBusschere racked up 787 boards. Walt Frazier doled out 461 assists for the team.
Red Holzman coached the team. The 1972-73 New York Knicks won the NBA championship.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Barnett | G-F | October 2, 1936 | 6'4" | 190 | Tennessee State | Gary, IN USA |
| Henry Bibby | G | November 24, 1949 | 6'1" | 185 | UCLA | Franklinton, NC 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 |
| Walt Frazier | G | March 29, 1945 | 6'4" | 200 | Southern Illinois | Atlanta, GA USA |
| John Gianelli | C-F | June 10, 1950 | 6'10" | 220 | Pacific | Stockton, CA 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 |
| Dean Meminger | G | May 13, 1948 | 6'0" | 175 | Marquette | Walterboro, SC USA |
| Earl Monroe | G | November 21, 1944 | 6'3" | 185 | Winston-Salem State | Philadelphia, PA 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 |
| Tom Riker | C-F | February 28, 1950 | 6'10" | 225 | South Carolina | Rockville Centre, NY USA |
| Harthorne Wingo | F | September 9, 1947 | 6'6" | 210 | Friendship JC | Tryon, NC USA |
