Feb. 25, 1965 - Art Heyman, the problem child of the New York Knicks, has drawn another fine from club officials.
The club assessed the former Duke all-American $200 today for “conduct detrimental to the club.” It was the second time this season Heyman had to part with a portion of his salary.
The backcourt performer, who set a club rookie scoring mark of 1,153 points last season, castigated coach Harry Gallatin after the Knicks had walloped Philadelphia in Madison Square Garden last Tuesday night.
He drew a $110 fine a month ago, also for some unbecoming remarks. Heyman’s anger stems from his belief that Gallatin does not play him as much as he thinks he should be played.
The team has played 66 NBA games and Heyman 43. He missed eight because of illness or injury.
Heyman repeatedly has sought either to be traded or sold. However, the trade deadline was Feb. 1, and club rosters are frozen now because of the approaching division and championship playoffs.
As the club’s No. 1 draft choice for the 1963-64 season, Heyman lived up to expectations with his rookie scoring mark. That, however, has been surpassed by Willis Reed, the big rookie center from Grambling who has 1,205 points.
Gallatin said he would continue to use Heyman as he saw fit for the remainder of the season. He said he would not be influenced by any remarks made by Heyman off the court.
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