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Here is the 2003–04 New York Knicks roster and player statistics:


Roster

NO. PLAYER NAME POS HT WT DATE OF BIRTH COLLEGE
1 Anfernee Hardaway SG 6-7 195 July 18, 1971 Memphis
2 Keith Van Horn SF 6-10 220 October 23, 1975 Utah
3 Stephon Marbury PG 6-2 180 February 20, 1977 Georgia Tech
4 Howard Eisley PG 6-2 177 December 4, 1972 Boston College
4 DerMarr Johnson SF 6-9 201 May 5, 1980 Cincinnati
5 Tim Thomas SF 6-10 230 February 26, 1977 Villanova
5, 14 Cezary Trybański C 7-2 240 September 22, 1979  
13 Nazr Mohammed C 6-10 221 September 5, 1977 Kentucky
20 Allan Houston SG 6-6 200 April 20, 1971 Tennessee
21 Charlie Ward PG 6-2 190 October 12, 1970 Florida State
25 Moochie Norris PG 6-1 175 July 27, 1973 Auburn, University of West Florida
30 Frank Williams PG 6-3 212 February 25, 1980 Illinois
32 Othella Harrington PF 6-9 235 January 31, 1974 Georgetown
34 Antonio McDyess PF 6-9 220 September 7, 1974 Alabama
35 Clarence Weatherspoon PF 6-7 240 September 8, 1970 Southern Miss
40 Kurt Thomas PF 6-9 230 October 4, 1972 TCU
41 Bruno Šundov C 7-2 220 February 10, 1980  
42 Vin Baker PF 6-11 232 November 23, 1971 University of Hartford
49 Shandon Anderson SG 6-6 208 December 31, 1973 Georgia
50 Mike Sweetney PF 6-8 275 October 25, 1982 Georgetown
51 Michael Doleac C 6-11 262 June 15, 1977 Utah
55 Dikembe Mutombo C 7-2 245 June 25, 1966 Georgetown

Regular Season Per Game

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Stephon Marbury PG 26 47 47 39.1 19.8 3.1 9.3 1.4 0.1 3.2 16.6 7.1 .431 3.3 1.1 .321 5.3 4.4 .833
Allan Houston SG 32 50 50 36.0 18.5 2.4 2.0 0.8 0.0 2.0 15.6 6.8 .435 4.0 1.7 .431 3.4 3.1 .913
Kurt Thomas PF 31 80 75 31.9 11.1 8.3 1.9 0.7 1.0 1.7 10.4 4.9 .473 0.0 0.0 .000 1.6 1.3 .835
Keith Van Horn SF 28 47 47 33.5 16.4 7.3 1.8 1.1 0.4 2.5 13.0 5.8 .445 3.4 1.3 .373 4.2 3.5 .819
Shandon Anderson SG 30 80 37 24.7 7.9 2.8 1.5 0.9 0.2 1.5 7.1 3.0 .422 1.6 0.5 .281 2.0 1.5 .764
Anfernee Hardaway SG 32 42 4 29.0 9.6 4.5 1.9 1.0 0.3 1.5 9.7 3.8 .390 1.0 0.4 .364 2.1 1.6 .775
Tim Thomas SF 26 24 23 31.1 15.8 4.8 1.4 1.0 0.2 1.8 12.6 5.7 .452 2.7 1.1 .406 4.0 3.3 .813
Dikembe Mutombo C 37 65 56 23.0 5.6 6.7 0.4 0.3 1.9 0.8 4.5 2.2 .478 0.0 0.0   1.8 1.2 .681
Charlie Ward PG 33 35 10 23.6 8.7 2.7 4.9 1.3 0.2 2.0 7.4 3.3 .442 3.9 1.7 .428 0.6 0.5 .762
Othella Harrington PF 30 56 3 15.6 4.6 3.2 0.5 0.2 0.3 1.2 3.6 1.8 .495 0.0 0.0   1.4 1.0 .744
Nazr Mohammed C 26 27 23 24.9 9.1 7.7 0.6 1.2 0.9 1.5 7.1 4.0 .563 0.0 0.0   2.2 1.1 .525
Michael Doleac C 26 46 0 14.9 5.0 4.1 0.7 0.4 0.7 0.8 4.9 2.2 .444 0.0 0.0   0.8 0.7 .861
Howard Eisley PG 31 33 23 22.1 6.7 2.0 4.7 0.9 0.1 1.5 6.1 2.4 .396 2.6 0.8 .329 1.1 1.0 .889
Frank Williams PG 23 56 3 12.8 3.9 0.9 2.2 0.4 0.1 1.1 3.7 1.4 .385 1.1 0.3 .300 0.9 0.7 .854
Mike Sweetney PF 21 42 1 11.8 4.3 3.7 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.8 3.3 1.6 .493 0.0 0.0 .000 1.4 1.0 .724
Moochie Norris PG 30 36 0 12.4 4.3 1.0 2.0 0.8 0.1 0.9 3.6 1.5 .408 1.0 0.3 .343 1.3 1.0 .766
Antonio McDyess PF 29 18 6 23.4 8.4 6.6 1.1 0.7 0.6 1.5 7.9 3.6 .458 0.0 0.0   2.1 1.2 .579
DerMarr Johnson SF 23 21 1 13.7 5.4 1.9 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.8 4.6 1.7 .371 1.7 0.6 .361 1.5 1.3 .903
Vin Baker PF 32 17 0 18.4 6.6 4.1 0.7 0.4 0.5 1.5 5.8 2.4 .404 0.1 0.1 .500 2.6 1.9 .711
Clarence Weatherspoon PF 33 15 1 14.4 3.6 3.3 0.9 0.5 0.1 0.6 2.7 1.2 .450 0.0 0.0   1.3 1.2 .947
Bruno Šundov C 23 1 0 4.0 2.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 1.0 1.000 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  
Cezary Trybański C 24 3 0 1.7 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.7 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0   0.7 0.3 .500
Team Totals     82 82 242.4 92.0 42.6 20.7 7.4 4.8 15.7 79.4 35.1 .442 13.6 5.0 .364 21.1 16.8 .793

Playoff Per Game

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Stephon Marbury PG 26 4 4 43.5 21.3 4.3 6.5 1.8 0.0 3.5 20.8 7.8 .373 5.0 1.5 .300 6.3 4.3 .680
Anfernee Hardaway SG 32 4 3 42.0 16.5 4.5 5.8 1.5 0.3 2.5 15.8 5.8 .365 3.5 1.3 .357 4.5 3.8 .833
Kurt Thomas PF 31 4 4 34.8 12.8 11.5 1.5 1.8 0.8 2.5 12.3 5.3 .429 0.0 0.0   3.0 2.3 .750
Tim Thomas SF 26 1 1 22.0 12.0 5.0 3.0 0.0 0.0 2.0 10.0 4.0 .400 1.0 0.0 .000 5.0 4.0 .800
Nazr Mohammed C 26 4 4 24.3 10.3 5.8 0.3 1.5 0.8 1.8 7.5 3.8 .500 0.0 0.0   4.0 2.8 .688
Vin Baker PF 32 4 0 14.3 5.5 3.0 0.3 0.8 0.5 0.5 3.5 2.0 .571 0.0 0.0   2.3 1.5 .667
Frank Williams PG 23 4 0 18.5 4.8 0.5 1.3 0.8 0.0 1.0 5.5 1.5 .273 3.3 1.0 .308 1.3 0.8 .600
Shandon Anderson SG 30 4 4 29.3 4.3 2.3 2.8 1.0 0.3 2.0 6.8 1.8 .259 1.8 0.5 .286 0.5 0.3 .500
Mike Sweetney PF 21 4 0 14.3 4.0 2.5 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.0 2.8 1.5 .545 0.0 0.0   1.5 1.0 .667
Dikembe Mutombo C 37 3 0 12.7 2.3 3.3 0.0 0.3 1.3 1.0 2.0 0.7 .333 0.0 0.0   1.0 1.0 1.000
DerMarr Johnson SF 23 3 0 5.7 0.0 0.7 0.7 0.0 0.3 0.0 1.7 0.0 .000 1.0 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0  
Team Totals     4 4 240.0 84.0 38.5 19.5 9.3 4.0 16.3 80.0 30.8 .384 14.5 4.3 .293 25.3 18.3 .723

Regular Season Per 36 Mins

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Kurt Thomas PF 31 80 75 2548 12.6 9.4 2.1 0.8 1.1 1.9 11.7 5.5 .473 0.0 0.0 .000 1.8 1.5 .835
Shandon Anderson SG 30 80 37 1974 11.6 4.0 2.2 1.2 0.3 2.2 10.3 4.3 .422 2.3 0.7 .281 2.9 2.2 .764
Stephon Marbury PG 26 47 47 1839 18.2 2.9 8.6 1.3 0.1 3.0 15.3 6.6 .431 3.1 1.0 .321 4.9 4.1 .833
Allan Houston SG 32 50 50 1799 18.5 2.4 2.0 0.8 0.0 2.0 15.6 6.8 .435 4.0 1.7 .431 3.4 3.1 .913
Keith Van Horn SF 28 47 47 1574 17.6 7.8 1.9 1.2 0.4 2.7 14.0 6.2 .445 3.7 1.4 .373 4.6 3.7 .819
Dikembe Mutombo C 37 65 56 1494 8.7 10.5 0.6 0.4 3.0 1.3 7.1 3.4 .478 0.0 0.0   2.9 2.0 .681
Anfernee Hardaway SG 32 42 4 1219 11.9 5.6 2.3 1.2 0.4 1.9 12.0 4.7 .390 1.3 0.5 .364 2.6 2.0 .775
Othella Harrington PF 30 56 3 872 10.7 7.3 1.2 0.5 0.6 2.7 8.3 4.1 .495 0.0 0.0   3.2 2.4 .744
Charlie Ward PG 33 35 10 827 13.3 4.2 7.4 2.0 0.3 3.0 11.3 5.0 .442 6.0 2.6 .428 0.9 0.7 .762
Tim Thomas SF 26 24 23 746 18.2 5.5 1.6 1.2 0.2 2.1 14.6 6.6 .452 3.1 1.3 .406 4.6 3.8 .813
Howard Eisley PG 31 33 23 730 10.8 3.3 7.7 1.5 0.1 2.5 10.0 3.9 .396 4.2 1.4 .329 1.8 1.6 .889
Frank Williams PG 23 56 3 714 11.0 2.7 6.1 1.3 0.3 3.2 10.5 4.0 .385 3.0 0.9 .300 2.4 2.1 .854
Michael Doleac C 26 46 0 685 12.1 9.9 1.6 0.9 1.6 1.9 11.8 5.3 .444 0.0 0.0   1.9 1.6 .861
Nazr Mohammed C 26 27 23 673 13.2 11.1 0.9 1.8 1.3 2.2 10.3 5.8 .563 0.0 0.0   3.2 1.7 .525
Mike Sweetney PF 21 42 1 494 13.1 11.4 1.0 1.3 0.9 2.3 10.2 5.0 .493 0.1 0.0 .000 4.2 3.1 .724
Moochie Norris PG 30 36 0 446 12.4 2.8 5.9 2.3 0.2 2.7 10.5 4.3 .408 2.8 1.0 .343 3.8 2.9 .766
Antonio McDyess PF 29 18 6 421 13.0 10.2 1.7 1.0 0.9 2.3 12.1 5.6 .458 0.0 0.0   3.2 1.9 .579
Vin Baker PF 32 17 0 313 13.0 8.1 1.4 0.8 1.0 2.9 11.4 4.6 .404 0.2 0.1 .500 5.2 3.7 .711
DerMarr Johnson SF 23 21 1 287 14.2 4.9 1.4 1.0 0.9 2.0 12.2 4.5 .371 4.5 1.6 .361 3.9 3.5 .903
Clarence Weatherspoon PF 33 15 1 216 9.0 8.3 2.2 1.3 0.3 1.5 6.7 3.0 .450 0.0 0.0   3.2 3.0 .947
Cezary Trybański C 24 3 0 5 7.2 0.0 0.0 7.2 0.0 0.0 14.4 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0   14.4 7.2 .500
Bruno Šundov C 23 1 0 4 18.0 0.0 9.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9.0 9.0 1.000 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  

Playoff Per 36 Mins

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Stephon Marbury PG 26 4 4 174 17.6 3.5 5.4 1.4 0.0 2.9 17.2 6.4 .373 4.1 1.2 .300 5.2 3.5 .680
Anfernee Hardaway SG 32 4 3 168 14.1 3.9 4.9 1.3 0.2 2.1 13.5 4.9 .365 3.0 1.1 .357 3.9 3.2 .833
Kurt Thomas PF 31 4 4 139 13.2 11.9 1.6 1.8 0.8 2.6 12.7 5.4 .429 0.0 0.0   3.1 2.3 .750
Tim Thomas SF 26 1 1 22 19.6 8.2 4.9 0.0 0.0 3.3 16.4 6.5 .400 1.6 0.0 .000 8.2 6.5 .800
Nazr Mohammed C 26 4 4 97 15.2 8.5 0.4 2.2 1.1 2.6 11.1 5.6 .500 0.0 0.0   5.9 4.1 .688
Vin Baker PF 32 4 0 57 13.9 7.6 0.6 1.9 1.3 1.3 8.8 5.1 .571 0.0 0.0   5.7 3.8 .667
Mike Sweetney PF 21 4 0 57 10.1 6.3 0.0 0.0 0.6 0.0 6.9 3.8 .545 0.0 0.0   3.8 2.5 .667
Frank Williams PG 23 4 0 74 9.2 1.0 2.4 1.5 0.0 1.9 10.7 2.9 .273 6.3 1.9 .308 2.4 1.5 .600
Shandon Anderson SG 30 4 4 117 5.2 2.8 3.4 1.2 0.3 2.5 8.3 2.2 .259 2.2 0.6 .286 0.6 0.3 .500
Dikembe Mutombo C 37 3 0 38 6.6 9.5 0.0 0.9 3.8 2.8 5.7 1.9 .333 0.0 0.0   2.8 2.8 1.000
DerMarr Johnson SF 23 3 0 17 0.0 4.2 4.2 0.0 2.1 0.0 10.6 0.0 .000 6.4 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0  

Regular Season Totals

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Stephon Marbury PG 26 47 47 1839 931 146 438 65 4 152 780 336 .431 156 50 .321 251 209 .833
Allan Houston SG 32 50 50 1799 924 121 99 38 2 102 781 340 .435 202 87 .431 172 157 .913
Kurt Thomas PF 31 80 75 2548 890 662 149 56 80 132 829 392 .473 3 0 .000 127 106 .835
Keith Van Horn SF 28 47 47 1574 769 343 83 52 18 119 613 273 .445 161 60 .373 199 163 .819
Shandon Anderson SG 30 80 37 1974 635 222 122 68 17 118 564 238 .422 128 36 .281 161 123 .764
Anfernee Hardaway SG 32 42 4 1219 403 189 79 42 12 65 408 159 .390 44 16 .364 89 69 .775
Tim Thomas SF 26 24 23 746 378 115 34 24 5 43 303 137 .452 64 26 .406 96 78 .813
Dikembe Mutombo C 37 65 56 1494 363 437 25 17 123 54 295 141 .478 0 0   119 81 .681
Charlie Ward PG 33 35 10 827 305 96 170 47 8 69 260 115 .442 138 59 .428 21 16 .762
Othella Harrington PF 30 56 3 872 258 177 29 12 14 65 202 100 .495 0 0   78 58 .744
Nazr Mohammed C 26 27 23 673 247 207 16 33 25 41 192 108 .563 0 0   59 31 .525
Michael Doleac C 26 46 0 685 231 189 30 17 30 37 225 100 .444 0 0   36 31 .861
Howard Eisley PG 31 33 23 730 220 66 156 30 3 50 202 80 .396 85 28 .329 36 32 .889
Frank Williams PG 23 56 3 714 219 53 121 25 6 63 208 80 .385 60 18 .300 48 41 .854
Mike Sweetney PF 21 42 1 494 180 157 14 18 12 32 140 69 .493 1 0 .000 58 42 .724
Moochie Norris PG 30 36 0 446 154 35 73 28 3 34 130 53 .408 35 12 .343 47 36 .766
Antonio McDyess PF 29 18 6 421 152 119 20 12 11 27 142 65 .458 0 0   38 22 .579
Vin Baker PF 32 17 0 313 113 70 12 7 9 25 99 40 .404 2 1 .500 45 32 .711
DerMarr Johnson SF 23 21 1 287 113 39 11 8 7 16 97 36 .371 36 13 .361 31 28 .903
Clarence Weatherspoon PF 33 15 1 216 54 50 13 8 2 9 40 18 .450 0 0   19 18 .947
Bruno Šundov C 23 1 0 4 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1.000 0 0   0 0  
Cezary Trybański C 24 3 0 5 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 .000 0 0   2 1 .500
Team Totals     82 82 19880 7542 3493 1695 608 391 1253 6513 2881 .442 1115 406 .364 1732 1374 .793

Playoff Totals

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Stephon Marbury PG 26 4 4 174 85 17 26 7 0 14 83 31 .373 20 6 .300 25 17 .680
Anfernee Hardaway SG 32 4 3 168 66 18 23 6 1 10 63 23 .365 14 5 .357 18 15 .833
Kurt Thomas PF 31 4 4 139 51 46 6 7 3 10 49 21 .429 0 0   12 9 .750
Nazr Mohammed C 26 4 4 97 41 23 1 6 3 7 30 15 .500 0 0   16 11 .688
Vin Baker PF 32 4 0 57 22 12 1 3 2 2 14 8 .571 0 0   9 6 .667
Frank Williams PG 23 4 0 74 19 2 5 3 0 4 22 6 .273 13 4 .308 5 3 .600
Shandon Anderson SG 30 4 4 117 17 9 11 4 1 8 27 7 .259 7 2 .286 2 1 .500
Mike Sweetney PF 21 4 0 57 16 10 0 0 1 0 11 6 .545 0 0   6 4 .667
Tim Thomas SF 26 1 1 22 12 5 3 0 0 2 10 4 .400 1 0 .000 5 4 .800
Dikembe Mutombo C 37 3 0 38 7 10 0 1 4 3 6 2 .333 0 0   3 3 1.000
DerMarr Johnson SF 23 3 0 17 0 2 2 0 1 0 5 0 .000 3 0 .000 0 0  
Team Totals     4 4 960 336 154 78 37 16 60 320 123 .384 58 17 .293 101 73 .723

HeatingUp Impact Index: Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Stephon Marbury Starter/Star 39.1 High 19.8 3.1 9.3 1.5 88.18 Ball-dominant lead guard who carried the offense after arriving from Phoenix. Marbury pushed pace, created advantages off the dribble and finished fourth in the NBA in assists per game while serving as New York’s unquestioned offensive centerpiece. NBA All-Star (2003, 2004)
Allan Houston Starter/Star 36.0 High 18.5 2.4 2.0 0.8 62.83 Elite off-ball scorer whose jumper remained one of the league’s cleanest weapons. Even while dealing with knee issues, Houston stretched defenses with 43.1% three-point shooting and exceptional free-throw accuracy. NBA All-Star (2000, 2001, 2003), Olympic Gold Medal (2000)
Keith Van Horn Starter/Star 33.5 High 16.4 7.3 1.8 1.5 71.28 Versatile scoring forward who provided much-needed spacing and secondary rebounding. Van Horn’s ability to score from the perimeter or attack mismatches gave New York a more balanced frontcourt attack. NBA Rookie First Team (1998)
Kurt Thomas Starter/Star 31.9 Medium 11.1 8.3 1.9 1.7 55.90 Physical interior presence who handled the toughest frontcourt assignments every night. Thomas anchored the glass, defended bigger post players and supplied steady production without requiring many touches.
Tim Thomas Starter/Star 31.1 High 15.8 4.8 1.4 1.2 61.25 Shot-making forward whose blend of size and perimeter skill created matchup problems. During his brief stint in New York, he supplied scoring punch and floor spacing that fit well next to Marbury.
Nazr Mohammed Key Contributor 24.9 Medium 9.1 7.7 0.6 2.1 44.04 Active rim-running center who brought energy and athleticism to the middle. His offensive rebounding and shot-blocking helped stabilize the frontcourt after midseason roster changes.
Anfernee Hardaway Key Contributor 29.0 Medium 9.6 4.5 1.9 1.3 39.83 Veteran playmaker transitioning away from star status, yet still capable of impacting games with his court vision and size. Hardaway often filled multiple roles depending on lineup needs. NBA All-Star (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998), All-NBA First Team (1995, 1996)
Charlie Ward Key Contributor 23.6 Medium 8.7 2.7 4.9 1.5 41.12 Steady floor general who provided ball movement and reliable perimeter shooting. Ward’s 42.8% accuracy from three gave the Knicks another spacing option in the backcourt. Heisman Trophy Winner (1993)
Antonio McDyess Key Contributor 23.4 Medium 8.4 6.6 1.1 1.3 40.19 Explosive power forward was still working his way back from major knee injuries. In limited appearances, flashes of his rebounding and athletic finishing hinted at the player he had been before the setbacks. NBA All-Star (2001)
Shandon Anderson Key Contributor 24.7 Low 7.9 2.8 1.5 1.1 27.09 Defensive-minded wing who accepted a supporting role and frequently guarded opposing perimeter scorers. His offensive contributions came mostly in transition and on straight-line drives.
Dikembe Mutombo Key Contributor 23.0 Low 5.6 6.7 0.4 2.2 31.29 Defensive anchor whose impact far exceeded his scoring totals. Mutombo remained an elite rim protector, averaging nearly two blocks per game while directing traffic on the back line. NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1995, 1997, 1998, 2001), NBA All-Star (1992, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002)
Howard Eisley Key Contributor 22.1 Low 6.7 2.0 4.7 1.0 30.24 Pass-first guard who frequently handled secondary playmaking duties. Eisley helped organize the offense and was often trusted to keep possessions under control when Marbury rested.
Vin Baker Bench 18.4 Low 6.6 4.1 0.7 0.9 24.60 Former All-Star trying to rebuild his career in a reserve role. Baker contributed useful scoring and rebounding in short bursts despite limited opportunities. NBA All-Star (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998)
Michael Doleac Bench 14.9 Low 5.0 4.1 0.7 1.1 21.80 Skilled backup center who combined solid rebounding with efficient finishing around the basket. Doleac’s steady play gave the second unit dependable frontcourt depth.
DerMarr Johnson Bench 13.7 Low 5.4 1.9 0.5 0.7 17.00 Athletic wing whose season represented another step in his comeback from a serious car accident. Johnson provided occasional perimeter scoring and floor spacing.
Othella Harrington Bench 15.6 Low 4.6 3.2 0.5 0.5 17.60 Reliable veteran reserve who played a simple, efficient game around the basket. Harrington’s value came from positioning, rebounding and avoiding mistakes.
Mike Sweetney Bench 11.8 Low 4.3 3.7 0.3 0.7 18.00 Young interior scorer who showed soft touch and promising rebounding instincts in limited minutes. His efficiency around the rim hinted at future rotation value. NBA Rookie
Moochie Norris Bench 12.4 Low 4.3 1.0 2.0 0.9 16.40 Backup point guard whose primary job was to keep the offense moving and inject energy into reserve units. His quickness remained an asset in transition situations.
Clarence Weatherspoon Bench 14.4 Low 3.6 3.3 0.9 0.6 16.80 Veteran forward relied on strength and experience rather than athleticism. Even in a small role, he continued to compete effectively on the glass. NBA All-Rookie First Team (1993)
Frank Williams Bench 12.8 Low 3.9 0.9 2.2 0.5 15.00 Young guard who split time between developing as a scorer and running the offense. His minutes fluctuated, but he provided useful backcourt depth. NBA Sophomore
Bruno Šundov Bench 4.0 Low 2.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 6.00 Appeared in only one game, making meaningful evaluation difficult. The sample was too small to draw strong conclusions about his season impact.
Cezary Trybański Bench 1.7 Low 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.3 1.20 End-of-bench center who saw very limited action. His role was strictly emergency depth in the frontcourt.
TEAM TOTALS 242.4 92.0 42.6 20.7 12.2 770.64 New York’s season changed dramatically after acquiring Marbury, who became the focal point of the offense. Houston and Van Horn supplied perimeter scoring, while Thomas and Mutombo handled much of the defensive and rebounding workload inside.

HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Stephon Marbury Starter/Star 43.5 High 21.3 4.3 6.5 1.8 89.23 Offensive focal point throughout the series, Marbury carried a massive creation burden against New Jersey. Even with defensive pressure focused on him, he generated over 21 points and 6 assists per game while playing more than 43 minutes a night. NBA All-Star (2003, 2004)
Anfernee Hardaway Starter/Star 42.0 High 16.5 4.5 5.8 1.8 75.50 Veteran secondary playmaker who shouldered far more responsibility than expected. Hardaway mixed ball-handling, scoring and facilitation, often acting as a co-creator beside Marbury during long stretches of the series. NBA All-Star (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998), All-NBA First Team (1995, 1996)
Kurt Thomas Starter/Star 34.8 Medium 12.8 11.5 1.5 2.6 68.49 Physical frontcourt anchor whose playoff value showed up in the rebounding battle. Thomas averaged a double-double and consistently fought for position inside while also providing solid defensive activity.
Tim Thomas Starter/Star 22.0 Medium 12.0 5.0 3.0 0.0 48.40 Stretch-forward skills gave New York another offensive option, although his series was limited to one appearance. His size and shooting touch remained difficult matchup problems when available.
Nazr Mohammed Starter/Star 24.3 Medium 10.3 5.8 0.3 2.3 44.77 Rim-running center who supplied energy around the basket and protected the paint reasonably well. His offensive rebounding and interior finishing helped keep possessions alive in a low-efficiency series.
Vin Baker Bench 14.3 Low 5.5 3.0 0.3 1.3 20.20 Reserve big man made the most of limited touches, finishing efficiently around the rim and contributing useful rebounding minutes off the bench. NBA All-Star (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998)
Shandon Anderson Key Contributor 29.3 Low 4.3 2.3 2.8 1.3 22.47 Defensive-minded wing spent much of the matchup chasing perimeter scorers. His offensive numbers dipped, but New York continued to rely on his toughness and versatility.
Frank Williams Bench 18.5 Low 4.8 0.5 1.3 0.8 14.80 Young guard saw rotational minutes as a floor spacer and secondary ball-handler. His outside shooting was inconsistent, though he provided needed backcourt depth. NBA Sophomore
Mike Sweetney Bench 14.3 Low 4.0 2.5 0.0 0.3 13.60 Rookie power forward played a small but productive role, using strength around the basket to score efficiently when opportunities appeared. NBA Rookie
Dikembe Mutombo Bench 12.7 Low 2.3 3.3 0.0 1.6 14.40 Defensive specialist remained influential near the rim despite reduced minutes. His shot-blocking and rebounding presence helped stabilize second-unit lineups. NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1995, 1997, 1998, 2001), NBA All-Star (1992, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002)
DerMarr Johnson Bench 5.7 Low 0.0 0.7 0.7 0.3 3.40 End-of-rotation wing saw only brief action during the series. His role was largely limited to spot minutes when extra depth was required.
TEAM TOTALS 240.0 84.0 38.5 19.5 13.3 415.26 New York leaned heavily on Marbury and Hardaway for offensive creation against New Jersey, while Thomas controlled the glass and Mohammed provided interior support in a difficult first-round matchup.