The 1964–65 New York Knicks were anchored by Willis Reed, whose scoring and rebounding established him as the team’s primary interior force. Dick Barnett emerged as the leading perimeter scorer, while Johnny Green added frontcourt production and Howard Komives directed the offense as the main playmaker. Although the Knicks received balanced contributions from several key players, inconsistent defense and overall efficiency limited the team’s success throughout the season.
Rookie center who immediately became the team’s focal point on both ends; elite rebounder, high-minute workload, and physical interior scorer who reshaped the team’s identity.
Rookie of the Year, All-Star
Jim Barnes
Scoring Power Forward
34.5
Secondary
15.5
9.7
1.2
0.0
13.20
Productive rookie forward who carried significant scoring responsibility alongside Reed; relied on volume interior scoring and rebounding.
Rookie of the Year (3rd)
Bob Boozer
Versatile Forward Scorer
26.7
Secondary
14.2
7.6
1.4
0.0
11.60
Athletic forward who provided efficient mid-range scoring and strong rebounding from the wing; key offensive stabilizer.
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Johnny Green
Veteran Interior Contributor
22.1
Secondary
11.0
7.0
1.7
0.0
9.85
Experienced big man who delivered reliable rebounding and interior finishing while anchoring second units.
All-Star
Howard Komives
Lead Ball Handler
29.7
Primary Facilitator
12.2
2.4
3.3
0.0
8.95
Young point guard tasked with running the offense; balanced scoring with playmaking while adjusting to a high-responsibility role.
Rookie of the Year (4th)
Johnny Egan
Rotation Playmaker
22.5
Tertiary Facilitator
9.2
1.9
3.4
0.0
7.25
Combo guard who contributed steady ball movement and efficient scoring in a complementary backcourt role.
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Dave Budd
Wing Role Player
19.2
Low
8.3
5.0
1.0
0.0
7.15
Reliable wing who added rebounding and opportunistic scoring; low-usage but consistent minutes.
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Tom Gola
Veteran Glue Guy
22.4
Low
7.0
4.1
2.9
0.0
7.00
Late-career contributor valued for passing, basketball IQ, and leadership rather than scoring volume.
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John Rudometkin
Emergency Forward
22.0
Minimal
6.0
7.0
0.0
0.0
6.50
Single-game appearance marked by rebounding activity; extremely limited sample size.
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Len Chappell
Backup Center
15.2
Low
8.3
3.3
0.3
0.0
5.95
Reserve big providing spot scoring and size off the bench; limited offensive responsibility.
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Em Bryant
Bench Guard
17.3
Minimal
4.9
2.2
2.2
0.0
4.65
Defensive-minded reserve guard used primarily for short stints and ball pressure.
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Art Heyman
Scoring Reserve
12.1
Low
5.7
1.8
1.4
0.0
4.45
Bench scorer who provided occasional offensive sparks in limited minutes.
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Barry Kramer
Developmental Wing
12.2
Minimal
4.4
2.2
0.8
0.0
3.70
Young forward still developing consistency and efficiency at the NBA level.
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Tom Hoover
Depth Center
6.4
Minimal
1.4
2.4
0.5
0.0
2.15
End-of-rotation center used sparingly for size and fouls; very limited offensive role.
