NBA
New York Knicks 1976-77
1976-77 champion: Portland Trail Blazers (4-2) MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Finals MVP: Bill Walton
Season Story
The 1976-77 New York Knicks finished 40-42 (.488), ranking 13th of 22 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Earl Monroe led the roster at 19.9 points per game, with Walt Frazier adding 17.4.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
81.4 PPG
29.2 RPG
21.0 APG
Key Players
Lonnie Shelton 11.6 PPG 7.7 RPG · 1.8 APG · 82 GP
Jim McMillian 9.9 PPG 4.6 RPG · 2.1 APG · 67 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Monroe | 77 | 19.9 | 2.9 | 4.8 |
| Walt Frazier | 76 | 17.4 | 3.9 | 5.3 |
| Spencer Haywood | 31 | 16.5 | 9.0 | 1.6 |
| Lonnie Shelton | 82 | 11.6 | 7.7 | 1.8 |
| Jim McMillian | 67 | 9.9 | 4.6 | 2.1 |
| Dennis Layton | 56 | 5.8 | 0.8 | 2.8 |
| Luther Burden | 61 | 5.7 | 1.1 | 1.0 |
| Neal Walk | 11 | 5.6 | 2.5 | 0.5 |
| Butch Beard | 70 | 5.3 | 2.3 | 2.1 |
| Bill Bradley | 67 | 4.3 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Phil Jackson | 76 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 1.1 |
| Dean Meminger | 32 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.9 |