NBA
New York Knicks 1980-81
1980-81 champion: Boston Celtics (4-2) MVP: Julius Erving Finals MVP: Cedric Maxwell
Season Story
The 1980-81 New York Knicks finished 50-32 (.610), ranking 7th of 23 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the First Round.
Bill Cartwright led the roster at 20.1 points per game, with Ray Williams adding 19.7.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
108.0 PPG
40.9 RPG
24.2 APG
Key Players
Ray Williams 19.7 PPG 4.1 RPG · 5.5 APG · 79 GP
Campy Russell 16.4 PPG 4.5 RPG · 3.3 APG · 79 GP
Sly Williams 13.2 PPG 6.2 RPG · 2.7 APG · 67 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Cartwright | 82 | 20.1 | 7.5 | 1.4 |
| Ray Williams | 79 | 19.7 | 4.1 | 5.5 |
| Micheal Ray Richardson | 79 | 16.4 | 6.9 | 7.9 |
| Campy Russell | 79 | 16.4 | 4.5 | 3.3 |
| Sly Williams | 67 | 13.2 | 6.2 | 2.7 |
| Mike Glenn | 82 | 8.2 | 1.1 | 1.3 |
| Marvin Webster | 82 | 5.2 | 5.7 | 0.9 |
| Dewayne Scales | 44 | 4.9 | 3.0 | 0.2 |
| Mike Woodson | 81 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| Larry Demic | 76 | 4.1 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Reggie Carter | 60 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 1.3 |