Team’s leading scorer and focal offensive option when available; Boozer was one of the few bright spots on a 22-58 Knicks squad, averaging heavy minutes and reliable scoring on a struggling team.
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Len Chappell
Two-Way Forward
31.9
High
17.3
9.8
1.1
1.1
14.6
Career-best season as second scorer and rebounder; earned his only All-Star selection with strong interior play.
All-Star (AS)
Billy McGill
Scoring Big with Motor
25.5
Medium-High
16.0
5.9
1.8
1.8
12.8
Productive scorer inside; among team leaders in scoring and rebounding despite limited defensive reputation.
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Art Heyman
Rookie Scoring Catalyst
29.8
Medium
15.4
4.0
3.4
3.4
13.1
NBA All-Rookie First Team and first overall pick; brought scoring and playmaking as a young guard/wing on a rebuilding Knicks roster.
NBA All-Rookie First Team
Johnny Egan
Lead Guard / Facilitator
35.4
High
14.1
3.1
5.8
5.8
14.1
Primary playmaker with strong assist numbers for the era; saw heavy usage running the offense.
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Johnny Green
Interior Rebounder / Pick-and-Roll Big
26.7
Medium
14.5
10.0
2.0
2.0
14.3
Reliable double-double threat on boards; top rebounder on team, anchoring frontcourt presence.
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Tom Gola
Veteran Playmaking Big
29.1
Medium
9.1
6.3
3.5
3.5
11.2
Experienced facilitator with versatility; past prime but contributed across multiple categories.
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Al Butler
Supporting Ballhandler
18.1
Low-Medium
8.7
2.2
2.1
2.1
7.0
Bench guard providing secondary ballhandling and defense; limited scoring role.
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John Rudometkin
Spot Scorer / Wing Depth
13.4
Low
7.6
3.2
0.5
0.5
5.9
Small role wing offering occasional scoring off bench.
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Tom Hoover
Backup Big / Defensive Role
16.7
Low
4.8
5.6
0.6
0.6
5.8
Limited minutes but contributed on boards and interior defense.
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Dave Budd
Energy Forward
14.1
Low
4.7
3.8
0.8
0.8
4.6
Role player providing physical rebounding and defense in short stints.
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Bevo Nordmann
Depth Big
15.1
Low
4.9
3.6
0.1
0.1
4.3
Brief appearances as backup center; modest all-around contributions.
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Gene Conley
Reliever Big
12.0
Low
4.2
3.4
0.5
0.5
4.3
Veteran presence off the bench; provided size and spot minutes.
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Donnie Butcher
Reserve Rotation Guard
16.1
Low
4.5
2.6
2.5
2.5
6.0
Regular reserve guard with balanced minor contributions.
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Jerry Harkness
Minimal Role Guard
11.8
Low
5.8
1.2
1.2
1.2
4.7
Very limited appearances but active in small minutes.
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Richie Guerin
Short Stint Veteran
13.0
Low
13.0
1.5
2.0
2.0
9.3
Played only two games; notable Knicks legend returning briefly before trade; solid per-game scoring in limited action.
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Bob Duffy
Brief Bench Guard
12.5
Low
4.0
1.5
1.3
1.3
4.1
Appeared in only four games; negligible impact.
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Paul Hogue
Deep Bench Big
14.8
Low
3.2
2.5
0.8
0.8
3.2
Played in six games; minimal statistical contribution.
