Thomas E. Riker (born February 28, 1950) is an American former professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was a 6'10", 225 lb. center.

Riker was selected 8th overall in the 1972 NBA draft by the New York Knicks out of the University of South Carolina, and played three seasons for the Knicks from 1972 to 1975.

Riker was also selected in the 1972 ABA Draft by the Carolina Cougars.

Career statistics

Legend
GPGames playedGSGames startedMPGMinutes per game
FG%Field goal percentage3P%3-point field goal percentageFT%Free throw percentage
RPGRebounds per gameAPGAssists per gameSPGSteals per game
BPGBlocks per gamePPGPoints per gameBoldCareer high

NBA

Source

Regular season

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
1972–73New York1404.6.417.6251.1.12.5
1973–74New York1703.4.448.706.9.2.0.02.2
1974–75New York5119.5.361.5612.1.4.3.13.0
Career8217.4.380.5931.7.3.2.12.7

Playoffs

YearTeamGPMPGFG%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
1975New York18.0.5002.01.0.0.02.0

External links

  • @ basketballreference.com