New York Knicks
New York Knicks was founded in 1946. The Knicks didn't have to struggle in the past early years, they played their playoffs successfully. After that, in 1950, they appeared in three consecutive matches of the NBA finals, but they were unable to proceed and lost. In 1960, Red Holzma came to lead the team. Holzman successfully guided the team, and the Knicks had mixed success, including six playoff appearances, but they failed to participate in the finals.
History
The New York Knicks was established in 1946 by Ned Irish who was a member of the NBA. Joe Lapchick was the first head coach of the New York Knicks. In 1950, the Knicks made 3 consecutive appearances in the matches but were unable to win the matches after that in 1956, Lapchick resigned and then the team became to failure. It was not that long. In 1960, when Red Holzman led the team with passion and hard work the team started moving toward success. Red Holzman put all his efforts into the team and successfully guided them to the NBA championship from 1970 to 1973. In 1980, the Knicks had mixed success and had 6 playoff appearances. They have won their first Division Title in 2012-13 it’s almost 19 years.
Season-by-Season Record
| Season | GP | W | L | W–L% | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 to 20 | 66 | 21 | 45 | .318 | 5th, Atlantic | Did not qualify |
| 2020 to 21 | 72 | 41 | 31 | .569 | 3rd, Atlantic | Lost in First Round, 1–4 (Hawks) |
| 2021 to 22 | 82 | 37 | 45 | .451 | 5th, Atlantic | Did not qualify |
| 2022 to 23 | 82 | 47 | 35 | .573 | 3rd, Atlantic | Lost in Conference Semifinals, 2–4 (Heat) |
| 2023 to 24 | 82 | 50 | 32 | .610 | 2nd, Atlantic | Lost in Conference Semifinals, 3–4 (Pacers) |
Top-Players
Julius Randle
| Playoff Performance | Notable Scores | Major Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Shooting only 29% from the field in the first round against the Atlanta Hawks | Game 1 Randle scored 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists in a road win | New York Knicks |
| Career-high 57 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves in March 2023 | Game 2 After missing Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals due to injury, he returned to score 25 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists, helping the Knicks tie the series | Los Angeles Lakers |
| New Orleans Pelicans | ||
| Minnesota Timberwolves |
Jalen Brunson
| Playoff Performance | Notable Scores | Major Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Average of 33.9 points per game through 11 playoff games | 47 Points vs. Philadelphia 76ers in Game 4
Brunson scored 47 points on 18-for-34 shooting, breaking the New York Knicks' franchise playoff scoring record |
Dallas Mavericks |
| His usage rate is 36.4, peaking at 48% in clutch situations | 44 Points vs. Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 Brunson scored 44 points, leading the Knicks to a 121-91 victory and putting them on the brink of advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals |
New York Knicks |
| 70 points in consecutive playoff games |
RJ Barrett
| Playoff Performance | Notable Scores | Major Teams |
|---|---|---|
| RJ Barrett has played in 16 playoff games throughout his career | Barrett scored a career-high of 46 points in a playoff game against the Miami Heat | New York knicks |
| He has averaged 17.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game | Barrett averaged 20.8 points per game in a series, demonstrating his growth as a key player for the New York Knicks | |
| His playoff series record stands at 1-2, with a total playoff record of 7-9 | Barrett has had several games where he scored over 30 points |
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Community Management
The New York Knicks have a deep connection with their community. Knicks with a focus on developing their young talent roster the Knicks aim to reclaim their place. Now we all have hope for their success.