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The 1965–66 New York Knicks were led by Willis Reed, whose scoring and rebounding made him the clear focal point of the frontcourt, while Dick Barnett supplied consistent perimeter offense. Howard Komives handled much of the playmaking duties, and Walt Bellamy provided additional interior scoring and rebounding after joining the team. Despite strong individual production, the Knicks lacked overall balance and defensive consistency, contributing to another losing season.

Roster

NO. PLAYER POS HT WT DOB COLLEGE
5 Dick Van Arsdale SG 6-5 210 February 22, 1943 Indiana
6 Tom Gola SG 6-6 205 January 13, 1933 La Salle
7 Em Bryant PG 6-1 175 November 4, 1938 DePaul
8 Walt Bellamy C 6-11 225 July 24, 1939 Indiana
9 Dave Stallworth SF 6-7 200 December 20, 1941 Wichita State
10 Barry Clemens SF 6-6 210 May 1, 1943 Ohio Wesleyan University
11 Johnny Green PF 6-5 200 December 8, 1933 Michigan State
12 Dick Barnett SG 6-4 190 October 2, 1936 Tennessee State
15 Johnny Egan PG 6-0 180 January 31, 1939 Providence
16 Howard Komives PG 6-1 185 May 9, 1941 Bowling Green
19 Willis Reed PF 6-10 235 June 25, 1942 Grambling State University
22 Jim Barnes PF 6-8 210 April 13, 1941 Texas-El Paso
24 Len Chappell PF 6-8 240 January 31, 1941 Wake Forest

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.  —