 Meminger was drafted in the first round (16th overall) of the 1971 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks, with whom he played from 1971 to 1974 and 1976-1977.As a rookie reserve guard in 1971-72, Meminger averaged 4.6 points in 15 minutes per game, followed by 5.7 points in 18 minutes per game in 1972-73.In that season, Meminger helped the Knicks win their second-ever NBA championship.