The 1986–87 NBA season was the Knicks' 41st season in the NBA. With second-year center Patrick Ewing still struggling with injuries and after starting the season 4-12, head coach Hubie Brown was fired and Bob Hill took over for the rest of the season. Brown returned to coach the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2002-03 season. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings z - clinched division title y - clinched division title x - clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Player statistics Season Awards and records Transactions References See also 1986-87 NBA season New York Knicks seasons New York Knick New York Knicks New York Knicks 1980s in Manhattan Madison Square Garden