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The 1981–82 New York Knicks relied on Michael Ray Richardson to drive the offense as their leading scorer, primary playmaker, and top perimeter defender, while Maurice Lucas anchored the frontcourt with strong rebounding, efficient interior scoring, and physical play. Truck Robinson and Sly Williams added secondary scoring and rebounding, but the team lacked consistent offensive depth, finishing with a below-average defense and an overall negative point differential despite balanced contributions across the rotation.
Roster
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Weight | Birth Date | College/From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Ray Williams | G | 6’3″ | 188 lbs | Oct 14, 1954 | Minnesota |
| 20 | Micheal Ray Richardson | G | 6’5″ | 175 lbs | Apr 11, 1955 | Montana |
| 21 | Campy Russell | F | 6’8″ | 215 lbs | Jan 12, 1952 | Michigan |
| 22 | Larry Demic | F | 6’9″ | 215 lbs | Dec 21, 1957 | Arizona |
| 25 | Mike Glenn | G | 6’3″ | 175 lbs | Sep 10, 1955 | Southern Illinois |
| 30 | Sly Williams | F | 6’7″ | 215 lbs | Jan 26, 1958 | Rhode Island |
| 31 | Bill Cartwright | C | 7’1″ | 245 lbs | July 30, 1957 | San Francisco |
| 32 | Paul Westphal | G | 6’4″ | 195 lbs | Nov 30, 1950 | USC |
| 33 | Toby Knight | F | 6’9″ | 220 lbs | May 3, 1955 | Notre Dame |
| 43 | Marvin Webster | C | 7’1″ | 225 lbs | Apr 13, 1952 | Morgan State |
| 44 | Mike Woodson | G/F | 6’5″ | 195 lbs | Mar 24, 1958 | Indiana |
Regular Season Per Game
| PLR | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Ray Richardson | PG | 26 | 82 | 79 | 37.1 | 17.9 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 3.5 | 16.4 | 7.5 | .461 | 1.2 | 0.2 | .188 | 3.7 | 2.6 | .700 |
| Maurice Lucas | PF | 29 | 80 | 74 | 33.4 | 15.8 | 11.3 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 12.5 | 6.3 | .504 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 4.4 | 3.2 | .725 |
| Bill Cartwright | C | 24 | 72 | 50 | 28.6 | 14.4 | 5.8 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 9.6 | 5.4 | .562 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 4.7 | 3.6 | .763 |
| Campy Russell | SF | 30 | 77 | 63 | 30.6 | 13.9 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 2.5 | 11.1 | 5.3 | .478 | 0.7 | 0.3 | .439 | 3.8 | 3.0 | .776 |
| Sly Williams | SF | 24 | 60 | 27 | 25.4 | 13.9 | 3.8 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 10.5 | 5.8 | .556 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .222 | 2.9 | 2.2 | .757 |
| Paul Westphal | SG | 31 | 18 | 12 | 25.1 | 11.7 | 1.2 | 5.6 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 10.8 | 4.8 | .443 | 0.4 | 0.1 | .250 | 2.6 | 2.0 | .766 |
| Randy Smith | SG | 33 | 82 | 40 | 24.8 | 10.0 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 9.1 | 4.2 | .465 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .273 | 1.8 | 1.5 | .808 |
| Mike Newlin | SG | 33 | 76 | 32 | 19.8 | 9.3 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 8.1 | 3.8 | .465 | 0.3 | 0.1 | .304 | 1.9 | 1.7 | .857 |
| Toby Knight | SF | 26 | 40 | 0 | 13.8 | 5.5 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 4.6 | 2.6 | .557 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0.6 | 0.4 | .680 |
| Reggie Carter | SG | 24 | 75 | 1 | 12.3 | 4.0 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 3.7 | 1.6 | .425 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 1.1 | 0.9 | .800 |
| Alex Bradley | SF | 22 | 39 | 0 | 8.5 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 2.6 | 1.4 | .524 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.2 | 0.7 | .604 |
| Marvin Webster | C | 29 | 82 | 32 | 23.0 | 6.2 | 6.0 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 4.9 | 2.4 | .491 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 2.1 | 1.3 | .635 |
| DeWayne Scales | PF | 23 | 3 | 0 | 8.0 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 0.3 | .200 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0.7 | 0.3 | .500 |
| Larry Demic | PF | 24 | 48 | 0 | 7.4 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 0.8 | .470 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.8 | 0.3 | .359 |
| Hollis Copeland | SF | 26 | 18 | 0 | 6.6 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 2.1 | 0.9 | .421 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0.3 | 0.3 | .833 |
| Totals | — | — | 82 | 82 | 241.8 | 106.2 | 42.0 | 25.3 | 8.8 | 4.1 | 18.1 | 87.5 | 43.0 | .491 | 2.6 | 0.7 | .271 | 26.5 | 19.5 | .738 |
Regular Season Per 36 Minutes
| PLR | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sly Williams | SF | 24 | 60 | 27 | 25.4 | 19.7 | 5.4 | 3.4 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 2.7 | 14.9 | 8.3 | .556 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .222 | 4.1 | 3.1 | .757 |
| Bill Cartwright | C | 24 | 72 | 50 | 28.6 | 18.1 | 7.4 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 2.9 | 12.1 | 6.8 | .562 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 5.9 | 4.5 | .763 |
| Michael Ray Richardson | PG | 26 | 82 | 79 | 37.1 | 17.4 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 3.4 | 15.9 | 7.3 | .461 | 1.2 | 0.2 | .188 | 3.6 | 2.5 | .700 |
| Campy Russell | SF | 30 | 77 | 63 | 30.6 | 16.4 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 3.0 | 13.1 | 6.3 | .478 | 0.9 | 0.4 | .439 | 4.5 | 3.5 | .776 |
| Mike Newlin | SG | 33 | 76 | 32 | 19.8 | 16.8 | 2.2 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.5 | 14.7 | 6.8 | .465 | 0.5 | 0.2 | .304 | 3.5 | 3.0 | .857 |
| Paul Westphal | SG | 31 | 18 | 12 | 25.1 | 16.8 | 1.8 | 8.0 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 3.8 | 15.5 | 6.9 | .443 | 0.6 | 0.2 | .250 | 3.8 | 2.9 | .766 |
| Maurice Lucas | PF | 29 | 80 | 74 | 33.4 | 17.0 | 12.2 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 13.5 | 6.8 | .504 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 4.7 | 3.4 | .725 |
| Toby Knight | SF | 26 | 40 | 0 | 13.8 | 14.5 | 5.4 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 12.0 | 6.7 | .557 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 1.6 | 1.1 | .680 |
| Alex Bradley | SF | 22 | 39 | 0 | 8.5 | 14.9 | 7.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 3.0 | 11.2 | 5.9 | .524 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 5.2 | 3.2 | .604 |
| Randy Smith | SG | 33 | 82 | 40 | 24.8 | 14.5 | 2.7 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 2.2 | 13.2 | 6.2 | .465 | 0.2 | 0.1 | .273 | 2.7 | 2.2 | .808 |
| Hollis Copeland | SF | 26 | 18 | 0 | 6.6 | 11.3 | 1.5 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 11.6 | 4.9 | .421 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 1.8 | 1.5 | .833 |
| Marvin Webster | C | 29 | 82 | 32 | 23.0 | 9.7 | 9.4 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 7.7 | 3.8 | .491 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 3.3 | 2.1 | .635 |
| Larry Demic | PF | 24 | 48 | 0 | 7.4 | 9.3 | 8.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 2.6 | 8.4 | 3.9 | .470 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 3.9 | 1.4 | .359 |
| Reggie Carter | SG | 24 | 75 | 1 | 12.3 | 11.8 | 3.7 | 5.1 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 3.0 | 10.9 | 4.6 | .425 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 3.1 | 2.5 | .800 |
| DeWayne Scales | PF | 23 | 3 | 0 | 8.0 | 4.5 | 7.5 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 7.5 | 1.5 | .200 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 3.0 | 1.5 | .500 |
| Totals | — | — | 82 | 82 | 241.8 | 106.2 | 42.0 | 25.3 | 8.8 | 4.1 | 18.1 | 87.5 | 43.0 | .491 | 2.6 | 0.7 | .271 | 26.5 | 19.5 | .738 |
Regular Season Totals
| PLR | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Ray Richardson | PG | 26 | 82 | 79 | 3044 | 1469 | 565 | 572 | 213 | 41 | 291 | 1343 | 619 | .461 | 101 | 19 | .188 | 388 | 212 | .700 |
| Maurice Lucas | PF | 29 | 80 | 74 | 2671 | 1263 | 903 | 179 | 68 | 70 | 173 | 1001 | 505 | .504 | 3 | 0 | .000 | 629 | 253 | .725 |
| Campy Russell | SF | 30 | 77 | 63 | 2358 | 1073 | 236 | 284 | 77 | 12 | 195 | 858 | 410 | .478 | 57 | 25 | .439 | 150 | 228 | .776 |
| Bill Cartwright | C | 24 | 72 | 50 | 2060 | 1037 | 421 | 87 | 48 | 65 | 166 | 694 | 390 | .562 | 0 | 0 | — | 337 | 257 | .763 |
| Sly Williams | SF | 24 | 60 | 27 | 1521 | 831 | 227 | 142 | 77 | 16 | 114 | 628 | 349 | .556 | 9 | 2 | .222 | 173 | 131 | .757 |
| Randy Smith | SG | 33 | 82 | 40 | 2033 | 821 | 155 | 255 | 91 | 1 | 124 | 748 | 348 | .465 | 11 | 3 | .273 | 151 | 122 | .808 |
| Mike Newlin | SG | 33 | 76 | 32 | 1507 | 705 | 91 | 170 | 33 | 3 | 104 | 615 | 286 | .465 | 23 | 7 | .304 | 147 | 126 | .857 |
| Toby Knight | SF | 26 | 40 | 0 | 550 | 221 | 82 | 23 | 14 | 11 | 21 | 183 | 102 | .557 | 0 | 0 | — | 25 | 17 | .680 |
| Paul Westphal | SG | 31 | 18 | 12 | 451 | 210 | 22 | 100 | 19 | 8 | 47 | 194 | 86 | .443 | 8 | 2 | .250 | 47 | 36 | .766 |
| Alex Bradley | SF | 22 | 39 | 0 | 331 | 137 | 65 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 28 | 103 | 54 | .524 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 48 | 29 | .604 |
| Hollis Copeland | SF | 26 | 18 | 0 | 118 | 37 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 38 | 16 | .421 | 0 | 0 | — | 6 | 5 | .833 |
| Marvin Webster | C | 29 | 82 | 32 | 1883 | 506 | 490 | 99 | 22 | 91 | 90 | 405 | 199 | .491 | 0 | 0 | — | 170 | 108 | .635 |
| Larry Demic | PF | 24 | 48 | 0 | 356 | 92 | 79 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 26 | 83 | 39 | .470 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 39 | 14 | .359 |
| Reggie Carter | SG | 24 | 75 | 1 | 923 | 302 | 95 | 130 | 36 | 6 | 78 | 280 | 119 | .425 | 0 | 0 | — | 80 | 64 | .800 |
| DeWayne Scales | PF | 23 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | .200 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 1 | .500 |
| Totals | — | — | 82 | 82 | 19830 | 8707 | 3441 | 2075 | 719 | 338 | 1463 | 7178 | 3523 | .491 | 214 | 58 | .271 | 2171 | 1603 | .738 |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG+BPG) | Impact Index* | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Ray Richardson | Primary Playmaker/Defender | 37.1 | High Usage | 17.9 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 3.1 | 17.45 | Richardson was a dynamic all‑around guard, known for elite defense and playmaking; drafted No.4 in 1978, made multiple All‑Star teams and led league in steals & assists in his early Knicks years. He’s often remembered as one of the fiercest defenders and versatile guards of his era. | All‑Star (AS) |
| Maurice Lucas | Frontcourt Force | 33.4 | Mid‑High Usage | 15.8 | 11.3 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 15.55 | A physical power forward/center with a strong rebounding and inside scoring presence; averaged double‑digit boards and fought tough matchups. Lucas had been a multiple All‑Star and Defensive team honoree earlier in his career. | — |
| Bill Cartwright | Inside Scoring Big | 28.6 | Mid Usage | 14.4 | 5.8 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 11.50 | Cartwright, a big man who shot efficiently and contributed scoring/rebounding inside, was emerging as a reliable low‑post option. In earlier seasons he was recognized as an All‑Star as a rookie and was productive inside. | — |
| Campy Russell | Secondary Wing Scorer | 30.6 | Mid Usage | 13.9 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 11.35 | Veteran small forward with scoring and secondary facilitation duties; had All‑Star pedigree earlier in career and provided scoring punch in wing/wing‑forward minutes. | — |
| Sly Williams | Supporting Wing | 25.4 | Mid Usage | 13.9 | 3.8 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 11.85 | Young forward drafted in 1979 who offered athletic scoring and rebounding; played a complementary role to established stars. | — |
| Paul Westphal | Ball Distributor | 25.1 | Mid Usage | 11.7 | 1.2 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 10.00 | Veteran guard with strong assist numbers, spacing the floor and facilitating offense; his experience added playmaking depth. | — |
| Randy Smith | Role Guard | 24.8 | Mid Usage | 10.0 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 8.00 | Veteran shooting guard known for consistent scoring and energy; provided bench punch and stability in backcourt. | — |
| Mike Newlin | Bench Scorer | 19.8 | Mid Usage | 9.3 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 6.15 | Experienced guard offering scoring off the bench; a steady offensive option in limited minutes. | — |
| Marvin Webster | Reserve Big | 23.0 | Low Usage | 6.2 | 6.0 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 6.90 | Big man who provided rebounding and defensive activity in backup minutes. | — |
| Toby Knight | Role Player | 13.8 | Low Usage | 5.5 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 4.45 | Forward offering occasional scoring and versatility in limited minutes. | — |
| Reggie Carter | Young Reserve | 12.3 | Low Usage | 4.0 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 3.80 | Young guard contributing depth and seasoning in early career; limited impact. | — |
| Alex Bradley | Development Player | 8.5 | Low Usage | 3.5 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 3.95 | Minimal role with limited minutes; developmental wing. | — |
| Larry Demic | Practice/Bench | 7.4 | Low Usage | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 2.00 | Very limited role with occasional frontcourt minutes. | — |
| Hollis Copeland | Deep Bench | 6.6 | Low Usage | 2.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.60 | Deep bench forward offering occasional minutes. | — |
| DeWayne Scales | Very Limited | 8.0 | Low Usage | 1.0 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 2.65 | Minimal role player in few games; limited contributions. | — |