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The 1975–76 New York Knicks were powered by Bob McAdoo’s elite scoring and rebounding, making him the clear focal point of the offense after joining the team. Walt Frazier continued to direct play from the backcourt with his passing and defensive impact, while Earl Monroe and Spencer Haywood added experienced scoring support. Despite impressive individual production, New York lacked defensive consistency and overall balance, resulting in a below-.500 campaign.

Roster

NO. PLAYER POS HT WT DOB COLLEGE
9 Butch Beard PG 6-3 185 May 4, 1947 Louisville
10 Walt Frazier PG 6-4 200 March 29, 1945 Southern Illinois
15 Earl Monroe SG 6-3 185 November 21, 1944 Winston-Salem State
16 Ken Mayfield SG 6-2 185 May 11, 1948 Tuskegee University
18 Phil Jackson PF 6-8 220 September 17, 1945 University of North Dakota
20 Gene Short SF 6-6 200 August 7, 1953 Jackson State University
24 Bill Bradley SF 6-5 205 July 28, 1943 Princeton
25 Jim Barnett SG 6-4 170 July 7, 1944 Oregon
31 Mel Davis PF 6-6 220 November 9, 1950 St. John’s
40 John Gianelli C 6-10 220 June 10, 1950 University of the Pacific
41 Neal Walk C 6-10 220 July 29, 1948 Florida
42 Spencer Haywood PF 6-8 225 April 22, 1949 Trinidad State Junior College, Detroit Mercy
43 Harthorne Wingo PF 6-6 210 September 9, 1947 Friendship Junior College
44 Larry Fogle SG 6-5 205 March 19, 1953 Canisius
46 Dennis Bell SF 6-5 185 June 2, 1951 Drake University

Regular Season Per Game

PLAYER POS AGE G GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOVPG FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Earl Monroe SG 31 76   38.0 20.7 3.6 4.0 1.5 0.3   17.8 8.5 .478       4.7 3.7 .787
Spencer Haywood PF 26 78   37.1 19.9 11.3 1.2 0.7 1.0   17.4 7.8 .445       5.7 4.3 .757
Walt Frazier PG 30 59   41.1 19.1 6.8 5.9 1.8 0.2   16.4 8.0 .485       3.8 3.2 .823
Bill Bradley SF 32 82 82 33.0 11.1 2.9 3.0 0.8 0.2   11.0 4.8 .433       1.8 1.6 .878
John Gianelli C 25 82   28.4 9.3 6.7 1.4 0.3 0.8   8.4 4.0 .473       2.0 1.4 .713
Butch Beard PG 28 60   24.2 8.4 4.5 2.9 1.2 0.1   6.8 3.2 .475       2.6 2.0 .755
Neal Walk C 27 82   16.3 7.4 4.7 1.5 0.3 0.3   7.4 3.2 .432       1.2 1.0 .798
Phil Jackson PF 30 80   18.3 6.0 4.3 1.3 0.5 0.3   4.8 2.3 .478       1.9 1.4 .733
Jim Barnett SG 31 71   14.5 5.9 1.2 1.3 0.3 0.0   5.2 2.3 .442       1.6 1.3 .789
Mel Davis PF 25 42   9.7 4.1 3.5 0.7 0.4 0.1   4.6 1.8 .394       0.7 0.5 .759
Harthorne Wingo PF 28 57   9.4 3.2 1.9 0.3 0.3 0.1   2.9 1.3 .442       1.1 0.7 .667
Ken Mayfield SG 27 13   4.9 2.8 0.6 0.3 0.0 0.0   3.5 1.3 .370       0.2 0.2 1.000
Gene Short SF 22 27   6.9 2.6 1.5 0.3 0.3 0.1   3.0 1.0 .325       1.1 0.7 .633
Dennis Bell SF 24 10   7.6 1.9 1.4 0.3 0.6 0.1   2.1 0.8 .381       0.7 0.3 .429
Larry Fogle SG 22 2   7.0 1.0 1.5 0.0 0.5 0.0   2.5 0.5 .200       0.0 0.0  
Totals     82 82 241.5 102.7 45.7 20.2 7.0 3.2   92.1 42.0 .456       24.2 18.7 .772

Regular Season Per 36 Minutes

PLR POS AGE G GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOVPG FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Ken Mayfield SG 27 13   25.9 20.8 4.5 2.3 0.0 0.0   25.9 9.6 .370       1.7 1.7 1.000
Earl Monroe SG 31 76   38.0 19.6 3.4 3.8 1.4 0.3   16.9 8.1 .478       4.4 3.5 .787
Spencer Haywood PF 26 78   37.1 19.3 10.9 1.1 0.7 1.0   16.9 7.5 .445       5.6 4.2 .757
Walt Frazier PG 30 59   41.1 16.7 5.9 5.2 1.6 0.1   14.4 7.0 .485       3.4 2.8 .823
Neal Walk C 27 82   16.3 16.2 10.5 3.2 0.7 0.6   16.3 7.0 .432       2.7 2.1 .798
Mel Davis PF 25 42   17.0 15.4 13.1 2.7 1.4 0.4   17.0 6.7 .394       2.6 1.9 .759
Jim Barnett SG 31 71   14.5 14.7 3.1 3.2 0.8 0.1   13.0 5.8 .442       4.0 3.2 .789
Gene Short SF 22 27   15.6 13.8 8.0 1.6 1.6 0.6   15.6 5.1 .325       5.8 3.7 .633
Harthorne Wingo PF 28 57   11.0 12.4 7.2 1.2 1.3 0.5   11.0 4.9 .442       4.1 2.7 .667
Phil Jackson PF 30 80   18.3 11.8 8.5 2.6 1.0 0.5   9.5 4.6 .478       3.7 2.7 .733
John Gianelli C 25 82   28.4 11.8 8.5 1.8 0.4 1.0   10.6 5.0 .473       2.5 1.8 .713
Butch Beard PG 28 60   10.1 12.5 6.6 4.3 1.8 0.1   10.1 4.8 .475       3.9 2.9 .755
Bill Bradley SF 32 82 82 33.0 12.1 3.1 3.3 0.9 0.2   12.0 5.2 .433       2.0 1.7 .878
Dennis Bell SF 24 10   9.9 9.0 6.6 1.4 2.8 0.5   9.9 3.8 .381       3.3 1.4 .429
Larry Fogle SG 22 2   12.9 5.1 7.7 0.0 2.6 0.0   12.9 2.6 .200       0.0 0.0  
Totals     82 82   218.7                            

Regular Season Totals

PLR POS AGE G GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Earl Monroe SG 31 76   2889 1574 273 304 111 22 209 1354 647 .478       356 280 .787
Spencer Haywood PF 26 78   2892 1549 878 92 53 80 255 1360 605 .445       448 339 .757
Walt Frazier PG 30 59   2427 1126 400 351 106 9 163 969 470 .485       226 186 .823
Bill Bradley SF 32 82 82 2709 914 234 247 68 18 256 906 392 .433       148 130 .878
Neal Walk C 27 82   1340 603 389 119 26 22 209 607 262 .432       99 79 .798
Butch Beard PG 28 60   1449 503 267 173 71 6 180 406 193 .475       155 117 .755
Phil Jackson PF 30 80   1461 480 343 105 41 20 275 387 185 .478       150 110 .733
John Gianelli C 25 82   2332 764 552 115 25 62 194 687 325 .473       160 114 .713
Jim Barnett SG 31 71   1026 418 88 90 24 3 86 371 164 .442       114 90 .789
Mel Davis PF 25 42   408 174 148 31 16 5 56 193 76 .394       29 22 .759
Harthorne Wingo PF 28 57   533 184 107 18 19 8 59 163 72 .442       60 40 .667
Gene Short SF 22 27   185 71 41 8 8 3 31 80 26 .325       30 19 .633
Dennis Bell SF 24 10   76 19 14 3 6 1 11 21 8 .381       7 3 .429
Ken Mayfield SG 27 13   64 37 8 4 0 0 18 46 17 .370       3 3 1.000
Larry Fogle SG 22 2   14 2 3 0 1 0 4 5 1 .200       0 0  
Totals     82 82 19805 8418 3745 1660 575 259 2006 7555 3443 .456       1985 1532 .772

HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK Impact Index* Notes Awards
Walt Frazier Lead Playmaker / Two‑Way Star 41.1 High 19.1 6.8 5.9 2.0 16.9 Elite floor general combining scoring, passing, and defense; cornerstone of Knicks’ championship era with two titles by 1973 and league‑wide reputation as a defensive playmaker and clutch performer. Known for lock‑down defense, smooth mid‑range play, and high assist leadership. MVP‑17, AS (All‑Star)
Earl Monroe Secondary Scorer / Creative Wing 38.0 High 20.7 3.6 4.0 1.8 15.0 Dynamic scoring guard who formed the famed “Rolls‑Royce backcourt” with Frazier; creative shot‑maker adapting to Knicks’ team system after trade from Bullets, contributing championship‑level offense. MVP‑12
Spencer Haywood Frontcourt Scoring / Rebound Engine 37.1 High 19.9 11.3 1.2 1.7 16.0 Established double‑double force after Seattle peak; with Knicks provided interior scoring and rebounding punch. Career background as All‑NBA forward, top scorer and rebounder in early 70s with Seattle before Knicks tenure.  
Bill Bradley Versatile Wing / Secondary Facilitator 33.0 Mid 11.1 2.9 3.0 1.0 9.0 Fundamental forward with intelligent playmaking, team IQ and perimeter shooting; key starter on Knicks’ success and secondary role in spacing and defense rather than raw usage.  
John Gianelli Interior Role Contributor 28.4 Mid 9.3 6.7 1.4 1.1 9.2 Big body inside with rebounding and finishing around rim; functional role player focusing on boards and interior defense in lineups.  
Butch Beard Supporting Guard / Facilitation 24.2 Mid 8.4 4.5 2.9 1.3 8.6 Served in rotation as combo guard with ability to distribute and defend; provided secondary ball‑handling and energy in shorter bursts.  
Phil Jackson Bench Forward / Role Defender 18.3 Low 6.0 4.3 1.3 0.8 6.2 Role‑player minutes focusing on spacing, rebounding and team defense; not a usage focal point but contributed positive spacing and defensive versatility.  
Neal Walk Spot Minutes Big 16.3 Low 7.4 4.7 1.5 0.6 7.1 Rotation big providing rebounds, putbacks, and occasional rim finishing; limited offensive usage but reliable on boards.  
Jim Barnett Reserve Wing 14.5 Low 5.9 1.2 1.3 0.3 4.4 Depth guard offering bench scoring and spacing; limited defensive activity and facilitating load.  
Mel Davis Deep Rotation Forward 9.7 Low 4.1 3.5 0.7 0.5 4.4 Short minutes off bench as forward with modest rebounding and energy; primarily a role filler.  
Harthorne Wingo Deep Rotation Big 9.4 Low 3.2 1.9 0.3 0.4 2.9 Provided spot minutes as physical forward/center; low usage but contributed toughness and rebounding.  
Dennis Bell Limited Sample Wing 7.6 Low 1.9 1.4 0.3 0.7 2.1 Very limited games; small contributions on court with minimal impact metrics.  
Larry Fogle Minimal Role 7.0 Low 1.0 1.5 0.0 0.5 1.5 Two‑game sample, no substantive rotation impact.  
Gene Short Fringe Rotation 6.9 Low 2.6 1.5 0.3 0.4 2.4 Brief minutes in light role, limited statistical impact.  
Ken Mayfield Minimal Rotation 4.9 Low 2.8 0.6 0.3 0.0 1.8 Very limited average minutes; scoring off bench only.