NBA
New York Knicks 1962-63
1962-63 champion: Boston Celtics (4-2) MVP: Bill Russell
Season Story
The 1962-63 New York Knicks finished 21-59 (.263), ranking 9th of 9 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Richie Guerin led the roster at 21.5 points per game, with Johnny Green adding 18.1.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
92.6 PPG
41.6 RPG
16.2 APG
Key Players
Al Butler 10.0 PPG 2.3 RPG · 2.1 APG · 74 GP
Dave Budd 9.5 PPG 5.1 RPG · 1.1 APG · 78 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richie Guerin | 79 | 21.5 | 4.2 | 4.4 |
| Johnny Green | 80 | 18.1 | 12.1 | 1.9 |
| Gene Shue | 78 | 11.7 | 2.4 | 3.3 |
| Al Butler | 74 | 10.0 | 2.3 | 2.1 |
| Dave Budd | 78 | 9.5 | 5.1 | 1.1 |
| Gene Conley | 70 | 9.0 | 6.7 | 1.0 |
| Paul Hogue | 50 | 7.7 | 8.6 | 0.8 |
| Donnie Butcher | 68 | 7.0 | 2.6 | 2.0 |
| John Rudometkin | 56 | 5.2 | 2.7 | 0.5 |
| Tom Stith | 25 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 0.7 |
| Cleveland Buckner | 6 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 |