1997-98 New York Knicks Roster
National Basketball Association (NBA)
Team Record: 43-39
Finishing 2nd in the NBA's Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference
Postseason: 4-6 Lost conference semifinals
Conference First Round - Defeated Miami Heat 3-2
Conference Semifinals - Lost to Indiana Pacers 4-1
Coach: Jeff Van Gundy (43-39)
Location: New York, New York
Attendance: 810,283, Avg. 19,763 in 41 home dates
1997-98 New York Knicks StatisticsTeam Record: 43-39
Finishing 2nd in the NBA's Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference
Postseason: 4-6 Lost conference semifinals
Conference First Round - Defeated Miami Heat 3-2
Conference Semifinals - Lost to Indiana Pacers 4-1
Coach: Jeff Van Gundy (43-39)
Location: New York, New York
Attendance: 810,283, Avg. 19,763 in 41 home dates
1997-98 New York Knicks Results
The New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association ended the 1997-98 season with a record of 43 wins and 39 losses, finishing second in the NBA's Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 4-6.
The Knicks poured in 7,509 points and conceded 7,307. Allan Houston tossed in a team-leading 1,509 points for New York, and Larry Johnson scored 15 or more per game, too. Charles Oakley accounted for 724 boards. Charlie Ward dished out 466 assists for the squad.
On the defensive side of the ball, Charlie Ward added 144 steals.
Jeff Van Gundy coached the team. The 1997-98 New York Knicks lost in the conference semifinals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Bowie | G-F | November 9, 1963 | 6'6" | 190 | Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK USA |
| Chris Childs | G | November 20, 1967 | 6'3" | 195 | Boise State | Bakersfield, CA USA |
| Terry Cummings | F | March 15, 1961 | 6'9" | 220 | DePaul | Chicago, IL USA |
| Ben Davis | F | December 26, 1972 | 6'8" | 240 | Arizona | Vero Beach, FL USA |
| Chris Dudley | C | February 22, 1965 | 6'11" | 235 | Yale | Stamford, CT 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 |
| Larry Johnson | F | March 14, 1969 | 6'5" | 235 | UNLV | Tyler, TX USA |
| Chris Mills | F | January 25, 1970 | 6'6" | 215 | Arizona | Los Angeles, CA USA |
| Pete Myers | G-F | September 15, 1963 | 6'6" | 180 | Arkansas-Little Rock | Mobile, AL 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 |
| Brooks Thompson | G | July 19, 1970 | 6'4" | 193 | Oklahoma State | Dallas, TX 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 |
