1995-96 New York Knicks Roster
National Basketball Association (NBA)
Team Record: 47-35
Finishing 2nd in the NBA's Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference
Postseason: 4-4 Lost conference semifinals
Conference First Round - Defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 3-0
Conference Semifinals - Lost to Chicago Bulls 4-1
Coach: Don Nelson (34-25)
Coach: Jeff Van Gundy (13-10)
Location: New York, New York
Attendance: 810,283, Avg. 19,763 in 41 home dates
1995-96 New York Knicks StatisticsTeam Record: 47-35
Finishing 2nd in the NBA's Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference
Postseason: 4-4 Lost conference semifinals
Conference First Round - Defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 3-0
Conference Semifinals - Lost to Chicago Bulls 4-1
Coach: Don Nelson (34-25)
Coach: Jeff Van Gundy (13-10)
Location: New York, New York
Attendance: 810,283, Avg. 19,763 in 41 home dates
1995-96 New York Knicks Results
The New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association ended the 1995-96 season with a record of 47 wins and 35 losses, finishing second in the NBA's Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 4-4.
The Knicks scored 7,971 points and allowed 7,781. Patrick Ewing tossed in a team-leading 1,711 points for New York and contributed 806 rebounds. Anthony Mason dished out 363 assists for the squad.
Defensively, Derek Harper added 131 steals, while Patrick Ewing blocked 184 shots.
Don Nelson and Jeff Van Gundy coached the team. The 1995-96 New York Knicks lost in the conference semifinals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Anderson | G-F | January 8, 1967 | 6'7" | 190 | Georgia | Greenville, SC USA |
| Doug Christie | G-F | May 9, 1970 | 6'6" | 200 | Pepperdine | Seattle, WA USA |
| Hubert Davis | G | May 17, 1970 | 6'5" | 183 | North Carolina | Winston-Salem, NC USA |
| Patrick Ewing | C-F | August 5, 1962 | 7'0" | 240 | Georgetown | Kingston, JAM |
| Matt Fish | C | November 18, 1969 | 6'11" | 235 | UNC-Wilmington | Washington, IA USA |
| Ron Grandison | F | July 9, 1964 | 6'6" | 215 | New Orleans | Los Angeles, CA USA |
| Gary Grant | G | April 21, 1965 | 6'3" | 185 | Michigan | Canton, OH USA |
| Derek Harper | G | October 13, 1961 | 6'4" | 185 | Illinois | Elberton, GA USA |
| Brad Lohaus | C-F | September 29, 1964 | 6'11" | 230 | Iowa | New Ulm, MN USA |
| Anthony Mason | F | December 14, 1966 | 6'7" | 250 | Tennessee State | Miami, FL USA |
| Charles Oakley | F-C | December 18, 1963 | 6'8" | 225 | Virginia Union | Cleveland, OH USA |
| J.R. Reid | F-C | March 31, 1968 | 6'9" | 247 | North Carolina | Virginia Beach, VA USA |
| Charles Smith | F-C | July 16, 1965 | 6'10" | 230 | Pittsburgh | Bridgeport, CT USA |
| John Starks | G | August 10, 1965 | 6'3" | 180 | Oklahoma State | Tulsa, OK USA |
| Charlie Ward | G | October 12, 1970 | 6'2" | 190 | Florida State | Thomasville, GA USA |
| Herb Williams | C-F | February 16, 1958 | 6'10" | 242 | Ohio State | Columbus, OH USA |
| Monty Williams | F | October 8, 1971 | 6'8" | 225 | Notre Dame | Fredericksburg, VA USA |
