New York Knicks Regular Season Rosters
1967-1968 New York Knicks Regular Season Roster
| Player | Pos | HT | WT | YOS | Pre-Draft Team | Draft Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Barnett | SG | 6-4 | 190 | 7 | Tennessee State | 1959 Rnd 1 Pick 4 | United States |
| Walt Bellamy | C | 6-11 | 225 | 6 | Indiana | 1961 Rnd 1 Pick 1 | United States |
| Nate Bowman | C | 6-10 | 230 | 1 | Wichita State | 1965 Rnd 1 Pick 7 | United States |
| Bill Bradley | GF | 6-5 | 205 | 0 | Princeton | 1965 NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States |
| Emmette Bryant | PG | 6-1 | 175 | 3 | DePaul | 1964 Rnd 7 Pick 1 | United States |
| Freddie Crawford | SG | 6-4 | 189 | 1 | St. Bonaventure | 1963 Rnd 8 Pick 1 | United States |
| Walt Frazier | PG | 6-4 | 200 | 0 | Southern Illinois | 1967 Rnd 1 Pick 5 | United States |
| Phil Jackson | PF | 6-8 | 220 | 0 | North Dakota | 1967 Rnd 2 Pick 5 | United States |
| Neil Johnson | F | 6-7 | 220 | 1 | Creighton | 1966 Rnd 2 Pick 5 | United States |
| Howard Komives | PG | 6-1 | 185 | 3 | Bowling Green | 1964 Rnd 2 Pick 6 | United States |
| Willis Reed | FC | 6-9 | 240 | 3 | Grambling State | 1964 Rnd 2 Pick 1 | United States |
| Cazzie Russell | GF | 6-5 | 218 | 1 | Michigan | 1966 Rnd 1 Pick 1 | United States |
| Dick Van Arsdale | GF | 6-5 | 210 | 2 | Indiana | 1965 Rnd 2 Pick 2 | United States |
1967-1968 New York Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | W. Frazier | D. Barnett | C. Russell | W. Reed | W. Bellamy |
| Rotation | H. Komives | D. Van Arsdale | P. Jackson | ||
| Rotation | E. Bryant | B. Bradley | |||
| Lim PT | N. Johnson | N. Bowman |
1967-1968 Eastern Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia Sixers | 62-20 | - |
| 2 | Boston Celtics | 54-28 | 8 |
| 3 | New York Knicks | 43-39 | 19 |
| 4 | Detroit Pistons | 40-42 | 22 |
| 5 | Cincinnati Royals | 39-43 | 23 |
| 6 | Baltimore Bullets | 36-46 | 26 |
1967-1968 New York Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Willis Reed | All-NBA Second Team (1968) |
| Walt Frazier | All-Rookie First Team (1968) |
| Phil Jackson | All-Rookie First Team (1968) |
| Willis Reed | Eastern All-Star Fan Vote Selection (1968) |
| Dick Barnett | Eastern All-Star Coaches Selection (1968) |
1967-1968 New York Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis Reed | 81 | 35.5 | 20.8 | 13.2 | 2.0 |
| Dick Barnett | 81 | 30.7 | 18.0 | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| Cazzie Russell | 82 | 28.0 | 16.9 | 4.6 | 2.4 |
| Walt Bellamy | 82 | 32.9 | 16.7 | 11.7 | 2.0 |
| Dick Van Arsdale | 78 | 30.1 | 11.0 | 5.4 | 2.9 |
| Walt Frazier | 74 | 21.5 | 9.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Howard Komives | 78 | 21.3 | 7.7 | 2.2 | 3.2 |
| Phil Jackson | 75 | 14.6 | 6.2 | 4.5 | 0.7 |
| Bill Bradley | 45 | 19.4 | 8.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Emmette Bryant | 77 | 12.6 | 3.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| Freddie Crawford | 31 | 13.7 | 5.4 | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Nate Bowman | 42 | 6.5 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 0.5 |
| Neil Johnson | 43 | 6.7 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 0.8 |
| Jim Caldwell | 2 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
1967-1968 New York Knicks Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
|---|
Emmette Bryant was selected as the #1 pick in the 7 Round of the 1964 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks. Emmette Bryant signed a multi-year contract with the New York Knicks on September 1, 1964. Walt Frazier was selected as the #5 pick in the First Round of the 1967 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks. Walt Frazier signed a multi-year contract with the New York Knicks on June 22, 1967. Phil Jackson was selected as the #5 pick in the Second Round of the 1967 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks. Phil Jackson signed a multi-year contract with the New York Knicks on September 1, 1967. Howard Komives was selected as the #6 pick in the Second Round of the 1964 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks. Howard Komives signed a multi-year contract with the New York Knicks on September 1, 1964. Willis Reed was selected as the #1 pick in the Second Round of the 1964 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks. Willis Reed signed a multi-year contract with the New York Knicks on September 1, 1964. Cazzie Russell was selected as the #1 pick in the First Round of the 1966 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks. Cazzie Russell signed a multi-year contract with the New York Knicks on September 1, 1966. Dick Van Arsdale was selected as the #2 pick in the Second Round of the 1965 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks. Dick Van Arsdale signed a multi-year contract with the New York Knicks on September 1, 1965. |
| Acquired via Draft Rights Trade |
|---|
Draft Rights to Neil Johnson, the #5 pick in the Second Round of the 1966 NBA Draft, were acquired by the New York Knicks from the Washington Wizards on October 31, 1966. Neil Johnson signed a multi-year contract with the New York Knicks on November 1, 1966. |
| Acquired via Trade |
|---|
Dick Barnett was acquired in a trade by the New York Knicks from the Los Angeles Lakers on October 14, 1965. Walt Bellamy was acquired in a trade by the New York Knicks from the Washington Wizards on November 1, 1965. Nate Bowman was acquired in a trade by the New York Knicks from the Seattle SuperSonics on September 18, 1967. Bill Bradley signed a multi-year contract with the New York Knicks on June 22, 1967. |
1967-1968 New York Knicks Front Office
| Staff Member | Position | Start Season | Previous Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dick McGuire | Head Coach | 1965-1966 | Head Coach (Detroit Pistons, 1959 to 1963) |
| Red Holzman | Head Coach | 1978-1979 | General Manager (New York Knicks, 1970 to 1975) |
| Eddie Donovan | General Manager | 1975-1976 | General Manager (Los Angeles Clippers, 1970 to 1975) |