NBA
New York Knicks 1971-72
1971-72 champion: Los Angeles Lakers (4-1) MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Finals MVP: Wilt Chamberlain
Season Story
The 1971-72 New York Knicks finished 48-34 (.585), ranking 7th of 17 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the NBA Finals.
Walt Frazier led the roster at 23.2 points per game, with Jerry Lucas adding 16.7.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
94.3 PPG
43.3 RPG
21.8 APG
Key Players
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walt Frazier | 77 | 23.2 | 6.7 | 5.8 |
| Jerry Lucas | 77 | 16.7 | 13.1 | 4.1 |
| Dave DeBusschere | 80 | 15.4 | 11.3 | 3.6 |
| Bill Bradley | 78 | 15.1 | 3.2 | 4.0 |
| Willis Reed | 11 | 13.4 | 8.7 | 2.0 |
| Dick Barnett | 79 | 12.2 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Phil Jackson | 80 | 7.2 | 4.1 | 0.9 |
| Dean Meminger | 78 | 4.6 | 2.4 | 1.3 |
| Mike Price | 6 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Eddie Mast | 40 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Greg Fillmore | 10 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.3 |
| Eddie Miles | 42 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 |