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Here is the New York Knicks 1965–66 Roster and Regular Season Player Statistics.

Roster

No. Player Pos Height Weight Birth Date College / From
10 Cazzie Russell F 6’5″ 218 lbs Jun 7, 1944 Michigan
11 Howard Komives G 6’1″ 185 lbs May 9, 1941 Bowling Green
12 Donnie Butcher G 6’2″ 200 lbs Mar 8, 1936 Pikeville
15 Em Bryant G 6’1″ 175 lbs Nov 4, 1938 DePaul
17 Willis Reed C 6’10” 235 lbs Jun 25, 1942 Grambling State
18 Jim Barnes F/C 6’8″ 220 lbs Apr 13, 1941 Texas Western
21 Darrall Imhoff C 6’10” 220 lbs Oct 11, 1938 California
22 Bob Boozer F 6’8″ 215 lbs Apr 26, 1937 Kansas State
24 Johnny Green F 6’5″ 200 lbs Dec 8, 1933 Michigan State
32 Dick Van Arsdale G/F 6’5″ 210 lbs Feb 22, 1943 Indiana
— Dave Stallworth F 6’7″ 215 lbs Dec 20, 1941 Wichita State

Note: Some players may have been traded or played partial seasons with the Knicks.

Regular Season Per Game

NAME POS AGE G GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Walt Bellamy C 26 72 — 42.8 23.2 16.0 3.0 — — — 17.3 8.9 .512 — — — 8.6 5.4 .627
Dick Barnett SG 29 75 — 34.5 23.1 4.1 3.5 — — — 17.9 8.4 .469 — — — 8.1 6.2 .772
Jim Barnes PF 24 7 — 37.6 15.7 10.3 1.3 — — — 12.9 5.7 .444 — — — 6.0 4.3 .714
Willis Reed PF 23 76 — 33.4 15.5 11.6 1.2 — — — 13.3 5.8 .434 — — — 5.3 4.0 .757
Johnny Green PF 32 7 — 29.7 14.4 10.6 1.6 — — — 11.3 6.1 .544 — — — 4.4 2.1 .484
Howard Komives PG 24 80 — 32.7 13.9 3.5 5.3 — — — 14.0 5.5 .391 — — — 3.5 3.0 .861
Dave Stallworth SF 24 80 — 23.7 12.6 6.2 2.3 — — — 10.3 4.7 .455 — — — 4.7 3.2 .686
Dick Van Arsdale SG 22 79 — 29.0 12.3 4.8 2.3 — — — 10.6 4.5 .428 — — — 4.4 3.2 .715
Em Bryant PG 27 71 — 16.8 7.0 2.4 3.0 — — — 6.3 3.0 .472 — — — 1.4 1.0 .733
Barry Clemens SF 22 70 — 12.5 5.4 2.6 1.0 — — — 5.6 2.3 .412 — — — 1.1 0.8 .692
Len Chappell PF 25 46 — 11.8 5.3 2.8 0.6 — — — 5.2 2.2 .420 — — — 1.7 1.0 .590
Tom Gola SG 33 74 — 15.2 4.4 3.9 2.6 — — — 3.7 1.6 .450 — — — 1.4 1.1 .781
Johnny Egan PG 27 7 — 8.3 2.4 0.3 2.0 — — — 2.3 0.7 .313 — — — 1.4 1.0 .700
Totals — — 80 — 240.9 116.7 64.0 23.7 — — — 98.9 44.5 .450 — — — 38.5 27.7 .720

Regular Season Per 36 Minutes

NAME POS AGE G GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Dick Barnett SG 29 75 — 34.5 24.0 4.3 3.6 — — — 18.7 8.8 .469 — — — 8.4 6.5 .772
Walt Bellamy C 26 72 — 42.8 19.5 13.4 2.5 — — — 14.6 7.5 .512 — — — 7.3 4.6 .627
Dave Stallworth SF 24 80 — 23.7 19.1 9.4 3.5 — — — 15.6 7.1 .455 — — — 7.2 4.9 .686
Johnny Green PF 32 7 — 29.7 17.5 12.8 1.9 — — — 13.7 7.4 .544 — — — 5.4 2.6 .484
Willis Reed PF 23 76 — 33.4 16.7 12.5 1.3 — — — 14.3 6.2 .434 — — — 5.7 4.3 .757
Len Chappell PF 25 46 — 11.8 16.2 8.4 1.7 — — — 15.7 6.6 .420 — — — 5.2 3.0 .590
Barry Clemens SF 22 70 — 12.5 15.4 7.5 2.8 — — — 16.1 6.6 .412 — — — 3.2 2.2 .692
Howard Komives PG 24 80 — 32.7 15.3 3.9 5.9 — — — 15.4 6.0 .391 — — — 3.9 3.3 .861
Dick Van Arsdale SG 22 79 — 29.0 15.2 5.9 2.9 — — — 13.2 5.6 .428 — — — 5.5 3.9 .715
Jim Barnes PF 24 7 — 37.6 15.1 9.9 1.2 — — — 12.3 5.5 .444 — — — 5.7 4.1 .714
Em Bryant PG 27 71 — 16.8 15.0 5.1 6.5 — — — 13.5 6.4 .472 — — — 3.0 2.2 .733
Johnny Egan PG 27 7 — 8.3 10.6 1.2 8.7 — — — 9.9 3.1 .313 — — — 6.2 4.3 .700
Tom Gola SG 33 74 — 15.2 10.4 9.2 6.1 — — — 8.7 3.9 .450 — — — 3.4 2.6 .781
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Regular Season Totals

PLR POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Dick Barnett — 29 75 — 2589 1729 310 259 — — — 1344 631 .469 — — — 605 467 .772
Walt Bellamy — 26 72 — 3084 1668 1152 217 — — — 1249 639 .512 — — — 622 390 .627
Willis Reed — 23 76 — 2537 1178 883 91 — — — 1009 438 .434 — — — 399 302 .757
Howard Komives — 24 80 — 2612 1113 281 425 — — — 1116 436 .391 — — — 280 241 .861
Dave Stallworth — 24 80 — 1893 1004 492 186 — — — 820 373 .455 — — — 376 258 .686
Dick Van Arsdale — 22 79 — 2289 969 376 184 — — — 838 359 .428 — — — 351 251 .715
Em Bryant — 27 71 — 1193 498 170 216 — — — 449 212 .472 — — — 101 74 .733
Barry Clemens — 22 70 — 877 376 183 67 — — — 391 161 .412 — — — 78 54 .692
Tom Gola — 33 74 — 1127 326 289 191 — — — 271 122 .450 — — — 105 82 .781
Len Chappell — 25 46 — 545 246 127 26 — — — 238 100 .420 — — — 78 46 .590
Jim Barnes — 24 7 — 263 110 72 9 — — — 90 40 .444 — — — 42 30 .714
Johnny Green — 32 7 — 208 101 74 11 — — — 79 43 .544 — — — 31 15 .484
Johnny Egan — 27 7 — 58 17 2 14 — — — 16 5 .313 — — — 10 7 .700
Totals — — 80 — 19275 9335 4411 1896 — — — 7910 3559 .450 — — — 3078 2217 .720

HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG+BPG) Impact Index* Notes Awards
Walt Bellamy Offensive Anchor / Interior Engine 42.8 Primary 23.2 16.0 3.0 0.0 21.10 Franchise centerpiece acquired mid-season, carried elite scoring and rebounding load while playing league-leading minutes; among NBA leaders in rebounds and usage. Defensive stocks not tracked in era.  —
Dick Barnett Shot-Creation Wing 34.5 Primary 23.1 4.1 3.5 0.0 15.35 Team’s top perimeter scorer with unorthodox left-handed release; primary spacing and late-clock option alongside Bellamy. Defensive stocks not tracked in era.  —
Willis Reed Two-Way Interior Builder 33.4 Secondary 15.5 11.6 1.2 0.0 14.15 Rookie season established physical interior presence and rebounding foundation; emerging leader who stabilized frontcourt defense and toughness. Defensive stocks not tracked in era.  All-Star
Jim Barnes Interior Scoring Support 37.6 Secondary 15.7 10.3 1.3 0.0 13.65 Short stint contributor who provided efficient interior scoring and rebounding in limited games; functioned as a high-usage fill-in big. Defensive stocks not tracked in era.  —
Johnny Green Veteran Interior Finisher 29.7 Secondary 14.4 10.6 1.6 0.0 13.30 Efficient veteran big who converted at a high FG rate in limited appearances; provided stability and rebounding depth. Defensive stocks not tracked in era.  —
Howard Komives Primary Playmaker 32.7 Primary Facilitator 13.9 3.5 5.3 0.0 11.35 Starting point guard responsible for tempo control and distribution; assisted-heavy role with moderate scoring efficiency. Defensive stocks not tracked in era.  —
Dave Stallworth Slashing Wing 23.7 Secondary 12.6 6.2 2.3 0.0 10.55 Versatile wing who contributed balanced scoring and rebounding; functioned as connective offensive piece rather than focal scorer. Defensive stocks not tracked in era.  —
Dick Van Arsdale Perimeter Defender / Scorer 29.0 Tertiary 12.3 4.8 2.3 0.0 9.70 Young guard providing two-way value with defensive pressure and secondary scoring; early development phase of long NBA career. Defensive stocks not tracked in era.  —
Em Bryant Bench Playmaker 16.8 Tertiary Facilitator 7.0 2.4 3.0 0.0 6.20 Reserve guard tasked with ball movement and bench organization; low scoring but steady assist contribution. Defensive stocks not tracked in era.  —
Tom Gola Veteran Utility Wing 15.2 Low 4.4 3.9 2.6 0.0 5.45 Late-career role player emphasizing passing, rebounding, and leadership rather than scoring volume. Defensive stocks not tracked in era.  —
Barry Clemens Developmental Wing 12.5 Low 5.4 2.6 1.0 0.0 4.50 Young rotation wing with limited offensive responsibility; developmental usage and spot minutes. Defensive stocks not tracked in era.  —
Len Chappell Frontcourt Depth 11.8 Low 5.3 2.8 0.6 0.0 4.35 Low-minute big providing frontcourt depth; minimal usage and situational deployment. Defensive stocks not tracked in era.  —
Johnny Egan Emergency Ball Handler 8.3 Minimal 2.4 0.3 2.0 0.0 2.35 Limited-game reserve used primarily for short relief minutes at guard; very narrow functional role. Defensive stocks not tracked in era.  —