NBA
New York Knicks 1979-80
1979-80 champion: Los Angeles Lakers (4-2) MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Finals MVP: Magic Johnson
Season Story
The 1979-80 New York Knicks finished 39-43 (.476), ranking 11th of 22 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Bill Cartwright led the roster at 21.7 points per game, with Ray Williams adding 20.9.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
113.1 PPG
43.0 RPG
27.0 APG
Key Players
Ray Williams 20.9 PPG 5.0 RPG · 6.2 APG · 82 GP
Toby Knight 19.1 PPG 6.1 RPG · 1.9 APG · 81 GP
Joe Meriweather 9.0 PPG 5.4 RPG · 1.0 APG · 65 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Cartwright | 82 | 21.7 | 8.9 | 2.0 |
| Ray Williams | 82 | 20.9 | 5.0 | 6.2 |
| Toby Knight | 81 | 19.1 | 6.1 | 1.9 |
| Micheal Ray Richardson | 82 | 15.3 | 6.6 | 10.1 |
| Joe Meriweather | 65 | 9.0 | 5.4 | 1.0 |
| Earl Monroe | 51 | 7.4 | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| Larry Demic | 82 | 7.0 | 5.9 | 0.8 |
| Mike Glenn | 75 | 5.9 | 0.9 | 1.1 |
| Hollis Copeland | 75 | 5.7 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| Sly Williams | 57 | 4.7 | 2.1 | 0.6 |
| Marvin Webster | 20 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 0.5 |
| Geoff Huston | 71 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 2.2 |