1990–91 New York Knicks season
| 1990–91 New York Knicks season | |
|---|---|
| John Starks' first season with the Knicks | |
| Head coach |
Stu Jackson John MacLeod |
| General manager |
Al Bianchi Dave Checketts |
| Owner(s) | Paramount Communications, Inc. |
| Arena | Madison Square Garden |
| Results | |
| Record | 39–43 (.476) |
| Place |
Division: 3rd (Atlantic) Conference: 8th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish |
East First Round (eliminated 0–3) |
| Local media | |
| Television | MSG Network, EMI |
| Radio | WFAN |
The 1990–91 NBA season was the 45th season for the New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association. In the offseason, the Knicks signed unrestricted free agent John Starks, who played in the Continental Basketball Association the previous season. The Knicks changed their on-court leadership early in the season as head coach Stu Jackson was replaced by John MacLeod. After a 6–3 start to the season, the Knicks lost eight of their next nine games and were 32–32 the rest of the season. They finished in third place in the Atlantic Division with a 39–43 record, and earned the #8 seed in the Eastern Conference for the NBA Playoffs. Patrick Ewing led the Knicks with 26.6 points per game, and was selected for the 1991 NBA All-Star Game.
In the first round, the Knicks were swept in three straight games by the Chicago Bulls, who were on their way to winning the championship. Following the season, Maurice Cheeks was traded to the Atlanta Hawks.
(1) Chicago Bulls vs. (8) New York Knicks: Bulls win series 3–0
Last Playoff Meeting: 1989 Eastern Conference Semifinals (Chicago won 4–2)
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