1976–77 New York Knicks season
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1976–77 New York Knicks season
| 1976–77 New York Knicks season | |
|---|---|
| Bill Bradley's final season | |
| Head coach | Red Holzman |
| Arena | Madison Square Garden |
| Results | |
| Record | 40–42 (.488) |
| Place | Division: 3rd (Atlantic) Conference: 7th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | DNQ |
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Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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| Local media | |
| Television | MSG Network, WOR-TV |
| Radio | WOR Radio |
| New York Knicks seasons | |
| < 1975–76 | 1977–78 > |
The 1976–77 New York Knicks season was the 31st season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the regular season, the Knicks finished in third place in the Atlantic Division, and failed to qualify for the 1977 NBA Playoffs.[1] Bob McAdoo, a mid-season trade acquisition,[2] led the Knicks in points per game (26.7) and rebounds per game (12.7), while Walt Frazier had a team-high 5.3 assists per game.[1]
In the 1976 NBA Draft, New York did not have a first-round pick, having been stripped of it in 1975 after attempting to sign American Basketball Association player George McGinnis, whose NBA rights were held by the Philadelphia 76ers.[3][4] With their first selection, the Knicks chose Lonnie Shelton in the second round with the 25th overall pick.[5] On November 30, 1976, the Knicks played their first game against the New York Nets in the regular season, losing 104–103.[6] In December, the Knicks traded with the Los Angeles Clippers for McAdoo and Tom McMillen, sending John Gianelli and $3 million.[2] McAdoo started in the 1977 NBA All-Star Game, and Earl Monroe was selected as a reserve.[7] Coach Red Holzman stepped down at the end of the 1977 season,[8] Willis Reed was named his replacement, and Holzman accepted a role as consultant. Bill Bradley also retired after the season.[9]
NBA Draft
Main article: 1976 NBA Draft
Note: This is not an extensive list; it only covers the first and second rounds, and any other players picked by the franchise that played at least one game in the league.
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | School/Club Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 25 | Lonnie Shelton | F/C |  United States |
Oregon State |
References
- ^ a b "1976–77 New York Knickerbockers Roster and Statistics". Basketball-Reference. http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/NYK/1977.html. Retrieved May 13, 2010.
- ^ a b "McAdoo dealt to New York". Ottawa Citizen. United Press International. December 9, 1976. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=58kyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=5-0FAAAAIBAJ&pg=4551,5404278. Retrieved May 13, 2010.
- ^ "O'Brien punishes Knicks". The Deseret News. United Press International. June 6, 1975. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=82YOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ZoADAAAAIBAJ&pg=7164,1316321. Retrieved January 11, 2012.
- ^ "Basketball Briefs: Kennedy Charges Knicks Fouled In McGinnis Deal". Spartanburg Herald-Journal. June 3, 1975. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bG4sAAAAIBAJ&sjid=iIoFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6907,666056. Retrieved January 11, 2012.
- ^ "1976 NBA Draft". Basketball-Reference. http://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_1976.html. Retrieved May 13, 2010.
- ^ Down, Fred (December 1, 1976). "Archibald Leads Nets Past Knicks". Times Daily. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=a3E0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=jMgEAAAAIBAJ&pg=1224,73993. Retrieved May 13, 2010.
- ^ "1977 NBA All-Star Game West 125, East 124". Basketball-Reference. http://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/NBA_1977.html. Retrieved May 13, 2010.
- ^ "Knicks' Red Holzman Announces Retirement". Pittsburgh Press. United Press International. March 6, 1977. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=yFQdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=IVcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2147,1185335. Retrieved May 13, 2010.
- ^ "Bradley and Holzman Finish Careers As Winners". Sarasota Herald. United Press International. April 11, 1977. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=tBIfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=TGcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3252,5498162. Retrieved May 13, 2010.
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