NBA
New York Knicks 1978-79
1978-79 champion: Seattle SuperSonics (4-1) MVP: Moses Malone Finals MVP: Dennis Johnson
Season Story
The 1978-79 New York Knicks finished 31-51 (.378), ranking 17th of 22 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Ray Williams led the roster at 17.3 points per game, with Toby Knight adding 16.6.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
81.0 PPG
33.3 RPG
23.0 APG
Key Players
Ray Williams 17.3 PPG 3.6 RPG · 6.2 APG · 81 GP
Toby Knight 16.6 PPG 6.7 RPG · 1.5 APG · 82 GP
Marvin Webster 11.3 PPG 10.9 RPG · 2.9 APG · 60 GP
Jim Cleamons 9.5 PPG 2.8 RPG · 4.8 APG · 79 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Williams | 81 | 17.3 | 3.6 | 6.2 |
| Toby Knight | 82 | 16.6 | 6.7 | 1.5 |
| Earl Monroe | 64 | 12.3 | 1.2 | 3.0 |
| Marvin Webster | 60 | 11.3 | 10.9 | 2.9 |
| Jim Cleamons | 79 | 9.5 | 2.8 | 4.8 |
| Mike Glenn | 75 | 7.8 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
| Micheal Ray Richardson | 72 | 6.5 | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Glen Gondrezick | 75 | 5.0 | 5.7 | 1.4 |
| John Rudd | 58 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 0.6 |
| Butch Beard | 7 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 2.7 |
| Greg Bunch | 12 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 0.3 |