Rookie of the Year and immediate foundational piece; as the #1 pick he led the team in scoring and rebounding, while providing interior rim protection and establishing long‑term franchise identity.
ROY‑1, AS
Pat Cummings
Frontcourt Scoring Power
32.5
Mid‑High
15.7
9.0
1.5
1.3
13.8
Rugged veteran who averaged a frontcourt double‑double before foot injury ended his season; provided scoring punch and rebounding alongside Ewing.
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Rory Sparrow
Primary Playmaker
31.7
Mid
10.8
2.3
6.4
1.3
10.4
Steady lead guard orchestrating offense with high assist totals; key distributor on a rebuilding Knicks squad.
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Louis Orr
Secondary Scoring Forward
30.2
Mid
11.9
4.2
2.4
1.2
9.9
Versatile forward who contributed balanced scoring and rebounding while supporting young core.
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James Bailey
Interior Role Scorer
25.9
Mid
11.1
7.0
1.0
1.5
9.8
Frontcourt contributor with strong rebounding and efficient inside scoring when healthy; added size and experience.
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Darrell Walker
Secondary Distributor / Defensive Catalyst
25.0
Mid
10.3
2.7
4.2
2.2
9.6
Guard who provided additional playmaking and defensive activity, ranking among team leaders in steals.
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Gerald Wilkins
Scoring Wing
25.0
Mid
12.5
2.6
2.0
0.9
9.0
Athletic guard/wing who delivered scoring punch and slashes, leading the team in total points and serving as a go‑to option outside Ewing/Cummings.
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Trent Tucker
Perimeter Spacing Shooter
23.2
Low‑Mid
10.6
2.2
2.5
0.9
8.1
Three‑point specialist providing floor spacing and reliable outside shooting in a supporting role.
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Ken Bannister
Rotation Forward
20.1
Low
8.6
4.6
0.6
0.9
7.3
Bench forward contributing secondary scoring, rebounding, and physical presence.
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Chris McNealy
Frontcourt Depth
20.9
Low
5.7
6.8
1.4
1.7
7.8
Role big who offered rebounding and interior support in limited minutes.
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Bob Thornton
Frontcourt Reserve
18.6
Low
4.7
4.1
0.6
0.5
5.0
Reserve power forward adding rebounding and physicality off the bench.
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Ernie Grunfeld
Veteran Wing Depth
18.4
Low
5.4
2.7
1.6
0.7
5.2
Experienced role player providing occasional scoring and perimeter play.
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Fred Cofield
Bench Guard
10.4
Low
3.7
1.0
1.8
0.5
3.5
Short‑rotation guard contributing ball movement and defense in limited minutes.
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Ken Green
Spot Forward
10.3
Low
4.4
3.9
0.3
0.6
4.6
Limited appearances as forward depth providing rebounds and spacing.
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Butch Carter
Emergency Backcourt Depth
6.2
Low
1.0
0.6
0.6
0.2
2.2
Very limited minutes with occasional perimeter work.
