In the regular season, the Knicks finished in third place in the Atlantic Division, and failed to qualify for the 1977 NBA Playoffs.
[7] On November 30, 1976, the Knicks played their first game against the New York Nets in the regular season, losing 104–103.
[8] In December, the Knicks traded with the Buffalo Braves for McAdoo and Tom McMillen, sending John Gianelli and $3 million.
[4] McAdoo started in the 1977 NBA All-Star Game, and Earl Monroe was selected as a reserve.
[11][12] 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.