The 2007-08 New York Knicks season was a challenging period for the franchise, marked by instability and underperformance. Coached by Isiah Thomas, the team struggled to find cohesion and consistency on the court. The Knicks ended the season with a disappointing 23-59 record, placing them at the bottom of the Atlantic Division and third-worst in the Eastern Conference. This season was part of a long playoff drought for New York, which extended to seven years by the end of the 2007-08 season.
One of the major issues the Knicks faced was defensive inefficiency, as they ranked near the bottom of the league in points allowed per game. Offensively, the team had limited success despite some individual standout performances. Zach Randolph, acquired in an offseason trade, averaged 17.6 points and 10.3 rebounds per game, while Jamal Crawford contributed with 20.6 points per game. However, their efforts were not enough to propel the team to a competitive standing.
The season also featured significant off-court turmoil, including a high-profile sexual harassment lawsuit against Isiah Thomas and Madison Square Garden, which further distracted the organization. By the season’s end, Thomas was relieved of his coaching duties, marking a clear signal from the Knicks’ management for a fresh start. The 2007-08 season is often remembered as a low point in the Knicks’ storied history, prompting a major overhaul in the team’s leadership and strategic direction.
- Regular Season Record: 23-59
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
New York Knicks Roster and Stats for 2007-08 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Jamal Crawford | 79 | 20.6 | 2.6 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 35.6 | |||||||
| Zach Randolph | 68 | 17.5 | 10.2 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 26.9 | |||||||
| Stephon Marbury | 24 | 13.9 | 2.5 | 4.7 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 37.8 | |||||||
| Eddy Curry | 58 | 13.5 | 4.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Nate Robinson | 71 | 12.8 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 33.2 | |||||||
| David Lee | 80 | 10.8 | 9.0 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Quentin Richardson | 65 | 8.1 | 4.8 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 32.2 | |||||||
| Fred Jones | 69 | 7.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 37.6 | |||||||
| Wilson Chandler | 34 | 7.3 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 30.0 | |||||||
| Jared Jeffries | 72 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 13.1 | |||||||
| Malik Rose | 48 | 3.6 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 28.6 | |||||||
| Renaldo Balkman | 64 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 8.3 | |||||||
| Mardy Collins | 45 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 25.0 | |||||||
| Randolph Morris | 18 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Jerome James | 2 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
New York Knicks 2007-08 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2007-08 season for the New York Knicks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, 2007 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 110-106 | |
| Nov 04, 2007 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 97-93 | |
| Nov 06, 2007 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 119-112 | |
| Nov 09, 2007 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 112-102 | |
| Nov 11, 2007 | vs. Miami Heat | L 75-72 | |
| Nov 13, 2007 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 113-102 | |
| Nov 14, 2007 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 84-81 | |
| Nov 16, 2007 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 123-118 | |
| Nov 17, 2007 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 115-83 | |
| Nov 20, 2007 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 108-82 | |
| Nov 21, 2007 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 98-86 | |
| Nov 24, 2007 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 85-78 | |
| Nov 26, 2007 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 113-109 | |
| Nov 29, 2007 | @ Boston Celtics | L 104-59 | |
| Nov 30, 2007 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 91-88 | |
| Dec 02, 2007 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 115-104 | |
| Dec 05, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 100-93 | |
| Dec 07, 2007 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 101-90 | |
| Dec 08, 2007 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 105-77 | |
| Dec 10, 2007 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 99-89 | |
| Dec 12, 2007 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 117-110 | |
| Dec 15, 2007 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 94-86 | |
| Dec 17, 2007 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 119-92 | |
| Dec 19, 2007 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 108-90 | |
| Dec 21, 2007 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 105-95 | |
| Dec 23, 2007 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 95-90 | |
| Dec 26, 2007 | @ Orlando Magic | L 110-96 | |
| Dec 30, 2007 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 100-83 | |
| Jan 02, 2008 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 107-97 | |
| Jan 04, 2008 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 97-93 | |
| Jan 05, 2008 | @ Houston Rockets | L 103-91 | |
| Jan 08, 2008 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 105-100 | |
| Jan 09, 2008 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 101-92 | |
| Jan 11, 2008 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 99-90 | |
| Jan 13, 2008 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 89-65 | |
| Jan 15, 2008 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 105-93 | |
| Jan 16, 2008 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 111-105 | |
| Jan 18, 2008 | @ Washington Wizards | L 111-98 | |
| Jan 19, 2008 | @ Miami Heat | W 88-84 | |
| Jan 21, 2008 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 109-93 | |
| Jan 25, 2008 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 89-81 | |
| Jan 27, 2008 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 106-104 | |
| Jan 29, 2008 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 120-109 | |
| Jan 30, 2008 | @ Utah Jazz | L 100-89 | |
| Feb 01, 2008 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 94-88 | |
| Feb 02, 2008 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 86-85 | |
| Feb 04, 2008 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 103-94 | |
| Feb 06, 2008 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 103-100 | |
| Feb 08, 2008 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 99-93 | |
| Feb 09, 2008 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 99-98 | |
| Feb 13, 2008 | @ Boston Celtics | L 111-103 | |
| Feb 19, 2008 | @ Washington Wizards | W 113-100 | |
| Feb 20, 2008 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 124-84 | |
| Feb 22, 2008 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 103-99 | |
| Feb 24, 2008 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 115-92 | |
| Feb 27, 2008 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 113-89 | |
| Feb 29, 2008 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 99-93 | |
| Mar 01, 2008 | @ Orlando Magic | L 118-92 | |
| Mar 03, 2008 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | L 100-88 | |
| Mar 05, 2008 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 119-105 | |
| Mar 07, 2008 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 101-97 | |
| Mar 08, 2008 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 120-114 | |
| Mar 10, 2008 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 108-79 | |
| Mar 12, 2008 | @ Miami Heat | W 91-88 | |
| Mar 16, 2008 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 109-98 | |
| Mar 17, 2008 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 110-98 | |
| Mar 21, 2008 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 120-106 | |
| Mar 22, 2008 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 114-93 | |
| Mar 24, 2008 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 106-91 | |
| Mar 26, 2008 | vs. Miami Heat | W 103-96 | |
| Mar 28, 2008 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 103-95 | |
| Mar 30, 2008 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 114-109 | |
| Apr 01, 2008 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 119-115 | |
| Apr 02, 2008 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 130-114 | |
| Apr 04, 2008 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 118-110 | |
| Apr 06, 2008 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 100-90 | |
| Apr 08, 2008 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 98-94 | |
| Apr 09, 2008 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 109-107 | |
| Apr 11, 2008 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 116-104 | |
| Apr 14, 2008 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 99-93 | |
| Apr 16, 2008 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 132-123 |