Led the Knicks in scoring before being traded mid‑season; a dominant post scorer and focal point whose shooting and scoring consistency defined New York’s offense. Averaged near 27/9.5 in 40 games before trade.
Spencer Haywood
Frontcourt Scorer/Rebounder
30.1
Medium
17.8
6.1
1.6
1.2
13.3
Veteran forward providing secondary scoring and rebounding; delivered efficient scoring in limited games with physical play inside. Team underachieved despite individual scoring.
Ray Williams
Lead Facilitator/Scorer
29.3
High
17.3
3.6
6.2
1.8
14.5
Led Knicks in assists; combined scoring and playmaking from point guard spot, driving offense and transition.
Toby Knight
Versatile Forward
32.5
Medium
16.6
6.7
1.5
1.4
11.1
Provided solid scoring and rebounding; reliable secondary inside threat alongside McAdoo and Webster.
Jim Cleamons
Floor General
30.3
Medium
9.5
2.8
4.8
1.0
9.1
Primary ball handler outside Williams; helped run sets and create offense while providing perimeter defense.
Marvin Webster
Interior Presence
33.8
Medium
11.3
10.9
2.9
2.3
14.7
Big man providing team’s rebounding engine and shot‑blocking presence; defensive anchor in frontcourt when healthy.
Earl Monroe
Scoring/Leadership Spark
21.8
Medium
12.3
1.2
3.0
0.9
8.7
Veteran scorer and seasoned playmaker off bench; provided scoring bursts and veteran leadership.
Joe Meriweather
Frontcourt Role Player
25.7
Low
9.5
5.5
1.2
1.9
9.0
Contributed energy and rebounding off bench; solid interior defender.
Mike Glenn
Bench Wing Contributor
15.6
Low
7.8
1.1
1.8
0.6
5.7
Provided scoring punch and perimeter shooting in spot minutes; limited defensive impact.
Michael Ray Richardson
Developing Guard
16.9
Low
6.5
3.2
3.0
1.7
7.2
Young guard showing playmaking potential and defensive activity; used sparingly in rotation.
Glen Gondrezick
Small Forward Role
21.4
Low
5.0
5.7
1.4
1.5
6.8
Balanced rebounding and defense as a wing off bench; secondary scorer.
Tom Barker
Backup Big
15.0
Very Low
4.6
3.8
0.4
0.6
4.7
Spot minutes as interior rebounder and paint presence.
John Rudd
Limited Rotation Wing
12.5
Very Low
3.2
2.9
0.6
0.4
3.5
Minimal impact in limited minutes; developmental forward.
Butch Beard
Veteran Backup
12.1
Very Low
3.1
1.4
2.7
1.0
4.1
Short‑term veteran point option; provided some playmaking despite limited games.
Greg Bunch
Fringe Rotation
8.1
Very Low
2.3
1.4
0.3
0.5
2.2
Very limited minutes; developmental player.
Ron Behagen
Short Stint Reserve
7.6
Very Low
2.4
2.2
0.4
0.4
2.7
Brief bench role in few games; contributed minimal stats.
