1996-97 New York Knicks Roster
National Basketball Association (NBA)
Team Record: 57-25
Finishing 2nd in the NBA's Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference
Postseason: 6-4 Lost conference semifinals
Conference First Round - Defeated Charlotte Hornets 3-0
Conference Semifinals - Lost to Miami Heat 4-3
Coach: Jeff Van Gundy (57-25)
Location: New York, New York
Attendance: 810,283, Avg. 19,763 in 41 home dates
1996-97 New York Knicks StatisticsTeam Record: 57-25
Finishing 2nd in the NBA's Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference
Postseason: 6-4 Lost conference semifinals
Conference First Round - Defeated Charlotte Hornets 3-0
Conference Semifinals - Lost to Miami Heat 4-3
Coach: Jeff Van Gundy (57-25)
Location: New York, New York
Attendance: 810,283, Avg. 19,763 in 41 home dates
1996-97 New York Knicks Results
The New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association ended the 1996-97 season with a record of 57 wins and 25 losses, finishing second in the NBA's Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 6-4.
The Knicks poured in 7,819 points and surrendered 7,563. Patrick Ewing tossed in a team-leading 1,751 points for New York and contributed 834 rebounds. Chris Childs dished out 398 assists for the squad.
Defensively, Charles Oakley added 111 steals, while Patrick Ewing blocked 189 shots.
Jeff Van Gundy coached the team. The 1996-97 New York Knicks lost in the conference semifinals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Brooks | G | July 31, 1965 | 5'11" | 165 | California-Irvine | French Camp, CA USA |
| Chris Childs | G | November 20, 1967 | 6'3" | 195 | Boise State | Bakersfield, CA USA |
| Patrick Ewing | C-F | August 5, 1962 | 7'0" | 240 | Georgetown | Kingston, JAM |
| Allan Houston | G | April 20, 1971 | 6'6" | 200 | Tennessee | Louisville, KY USA |
| Chris Jent | F | January 11, 1970 | 6'7" | 220 | Ohio State | Orange, CA USA |
| Larry Johnson | F | March 14, 1969 | 6'5" | 235 | UNLV | Tyler, TX USA |
| Walter McCarty | F | February 1, 1974 | 6'10" | 230 | Kentucky | Evansville, IN USA |
| Charles Oakley | F-C | December 18, 1963 | 6'8" | 225 | Virginia Union | Cleveland, OH USA |
| John Starks | G | August 10, 1965 | 6'3" | 180 | Oklahoma State | Tulsa, OK USA |
| John Wallace | F | February 9, 1974 | 6'8" | 225 | Syracuse | Rochester, NY USA |
| Charlie Ward | G | October 12, 1970 | 6'2" | 190 | Florida State | Thomasville, GA USA |
| Buck Williams | F-C | March 8, 1960 | 6'8" | 215 | Maryland | Rocky Mount, NC USA |
| Herb Williams | C-F | February 16, 1958 | 6'10" | 242 | Ohio State | Columbus, OH USA |
