The 1979–80 New York Knicks season was the 34th season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). They finished in fourth place in the Atlantic Division with a 44–38 win–loss record, and qualified for the NBA Playoffs. View the New York Knicks's Official NBA Schedule, Roster & Standings. All columns may be sorted by clicking the column name. Watch New York Knicks's Games with NBA League Pass. Red Holzman coached the team. Players Coaches Pos. In the regular season, the Knicks started off by losing their first seven games of the season, but improved during the second half of their schedule. In the regular season, the Knicks finished in third place in the Atlantic Division with a 50–32 win–loss record, qualifying for the 1981 NBA Playoffs.New York lost in the best-of-three first round to the Chicago Bulls in a two-game sweep. Clicking on an individual player will display the player's career statistics including his time with the 1980-81 New York Knicks. The 1980-81 New York Knicks roster is below. < 1980–81 : 1982–83 > The 1981-82 NBA season was the Knicks' 36th season in the NBA. The 1980–81 New York Knicks season was the 35th season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). 1980-1981 New York Knicks Roster Composition Selected via Draft Reggie Carter was selected as the #5 pick in the Second Round of the 1979 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks. The 1980-81 New York Knicks roster is below. 1980-81 New York Knicks Statistics 1980-81 New York Knicks Results. 1979-1980 New York Knicks Roster Composition Selected via Draft Bill Cartwright was selected as the #3 pick in the First Round of the 1979 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks. 1990-91 New York Knicks roster and season stats: Average stats by player in regular season and playoffs and team standings. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-2. Clicking on an individual player will display the player's career statistics including his time with the 1980-81 New York Knicks. Clicking on a tab heading will display the specified set of statistics. In the regular season, the Knicks finished in a tie for third place in the Atlantic Division with a 39–43 win–loss record, and did not qualify for the 1980 NBA Playoffs. ... Roster listing New York Knicks roster. The 1982–83 New York Knicks season was the 37th season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Clicking on a tab heading will display the specified set of statistics. All columns may be sorted by clicking the column name. 1980-81 New York Knicks roster and season stats: Average stats by player in regular season and playoffs and team standings. No. The New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association ended the 1980-81 season with a record of 50 wins and 32 losses, finishing third in the NBA's Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Denotes player who has been inducted to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: Denotes player who has been selected for at least one All-Star Game and is currently on the New York Knicks roster: Denotes player who has been selected for at least one All-Star Game with the New York Knicks : x: Denotes player who is currently on the New York Knicks roster