Who is the best New York Knicks player of all time?

By YPB Team
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Madison Square Garden has been home to some of basketball's most legendary players across six decades of New York Knicks basketball. Which player do you believe most deserves to be called the greatest Knick of all time?

Patrick Ewing - ranking option ranked #1

Patrick Ewing

The franchise cornerstone from 1985-2000 who averaged 22.8 points and 10.4 rebounds per game and led the Knicks to the 1994 Finals.

1/13
Walt Frazier - ranking option ranked #2

Walt Frazier

The suave two-time champion from 1967-1977 whose clutch performances and defensive brilliance defined the Knicks' golden era.

2/13
Willis Reed - ranking option ranked #3

Willis Reed

The 1970 Finals MVP who delivered the most iconic moment in Knicks history by limping onto the court injured to inspire a championship win.

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Bernard King - ranking option ranked #4

Bernard King

The prolific scorer who averaged 32.9 points per game in 1984-85, winning the scoring title and electrifying Madison Square Garden.

4/13
Dave DeBusschere - ranking option ranked #5

Dave DeBusschere

The iron-willed power forward who anchored the Knicks' championship defenses in 1970 and 1973, earning five All-Defensive Team selections.

5/13
Earl Monroe - ranking option ranked #6

Earl Monroe

The mesmerizing ball-handler nicknamed 'The Pearl' who thrilled MSG crowds and won the 1973 championship alongside Frazier.

6/13
Carmelo Anthony - ranking option ranked #7

Carmelo Anthony

The prolific scorer who spent his prime years with the Knicks from 2011-2017, averaging 24.7 points per game in New York.

7/13
Bill Bradley - ranking option ranked #8

Bill Bradley

The Princeton-educated wing and future Senator who was a key contributor to both the 1970 and 1973 championship teams.

8/13
Charles Oakley - ranking option ranked #9

Charles Oakley

The fierce enforcer from 1988-1998 whose physical play and veteran leadership gave the Knicks a menacing defensive identity.

9/13
John Starks - ranking option ranked #10

John Starks

The undrafted guard turned MSG fan favorite whose ferocious competitiveness embodied the Knicks' gritty 1990s identity.

10/13
Dick Barnett - ranking option ranked #11

Dick Barnett

The sharp-shooting guard who contributed to both Knicks championship teams and was known for his signature fall-back jumper.

11/13
Jalen Brunson - ranking option ranked #12

Jalen Brunson

The current Knicks franchise star who has revitalized the team's playoff hopes with elite scoring and clutch shot-making since 2022.

12/13
Larry Johnson - ranking option ranked #13

Larry Johnson

The power forward who hit the most famous four-point play in Knicks history during the 1999 playoff run against Indiana.

13/13

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