NBA

New York Knicks 1961-62

29-51 (0.363)

1961-62 champion: Boston Celtics (4-3) MVP: Bill Russell

Season Story

The 1961-62 New York Knicks finished 29-51 (.363), ranking 8th of 9 teams.

They missed the playoffs.

Richie Guerin led the roster at 29.5 points per game, with Willie Naulls adding 25.0.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

104.7 PPG

53.9 RPG

19.6 APG

Richie Guerin 29.5 PPG 6.4 RPG · 6.9 APG · 78 GP

Willie Naulls 25.0 PPG 11.6 RPG · 2.6 APG · 75 GP

Johnny Green 15.9 PPG 13.3 RPG · 2.4 APG · 80 GP

Phil Jordon 11.9 PPG 6.3 RPG · 2.1 APG · 76 GP

Dave Budd 6.5 PPG 4.4 RPG · 1.1 APG · 79 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
Richie Guerin	78	29.5	6.4	6.9
Willie Naulls	75	25.0	11.6	2.6
Johnny Green	80	15.9	13.3	2.4
Phil Jordon	76	11.9	6.3	2.1
Dave Budd	79	6.5	4.4	1.1
Cleveland Buckner	62	6.4	3.8	0.6
Darrall Imhoff	76	5.9	6.2	1.1
Sam Stith	32	4.4	1.6	1.9
Ronald Martin	66	3.4	2.4	1.7
George Blaney	36	3.2	1.0	1.2
Donnie Butcher	47	2.9	1.7	1.1
Bill Smith	9	2.6	1.8	0.8
Ed Burton	8	1.9	0.6	0.1
Doug Kistler	5	1.6	0.2	0.0