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

From the championship legends of the 60s and 70s to the electrifying stars of the modern era, the Knicks have seen Hall of Famers, cult heroes, and unforgettable Garden moments. Who stands above them all?

Patrick Ewing

Hall of Fame center who spent 15 seasons as the heart of the Knicks, a dominant scorer and shot-blocker and the franchise's all-time leading scorer.

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Walt Frazier

Hall of Fame guard who led the Knicks to their two NBA championships in 1970 and 1973, celebrated for his suave style and elite playmaking.

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Dave DeBusschere

Hall of Fame forward and defensive anchor who won two championships with the Knicks in 1970 and 1973, anchoring one of the team's greatest lineups.

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Carmelo Anthony

Elite scorer who averaged 24.7 points per game over seven seasons in New York and remains one of the most beloved modern-era Knicks.

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Earl Monroe

Nicknamed 'The Pearl', this flashy Hall of Fame guard dazzled Madison Square Garden crowds for nine seasons with his improvisational brilliance.

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John Starks

Undrafted shooting guard who became a fan favorite for his fiery intensity and clutch shooting, a symbol of the gritty early-90s Knicks teams.

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Charles Oakley

Rugged power forward whose physicality and toughness made him the enforcer of the 1990s Knicks and the most beloved defender in franchise history.

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Allan Houston

Silky shooting guard best remembered for his famous 2000 playoff buzzer-beater against Miami, a deadly mid-range scorer across eight Knicks seasons.

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Latrell Sprewell

Explosive wing who overcame controversy to become a fan favorite, making the 1999 Finals and delivering memorable performances at Madison Square Garden.

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Amar'e Stoudemire

Powerful big man whose 2010 arrival in New York reinvigorated the franchise and brought All-Star excitement back to Madison Square Garden.

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Kristaps Porzingis

The Latvian Unicorn whose rare blend of size, shooting, and shot-blocking made him one of the most exciting young Knicks in decades before his trade.

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Jalen Brunson

Current All-Star point guard who has revived Knicks championship hopes since 2022 with clutch scoring and leadership at Madison Square Garden.

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