 He played for the Knicks, from 1984 to 1986, and the Los Angeles Clippers, from 1988 to 1991.In his NBA career, Bannister played in 253 games, and scored a total of 1,501 points.His best season as a professional came during the 1985-86 NBA season, as a member of the Knicks, appearing in 70 games, and averaging 8.6 points per game.