G- Walt Frazier: 1967-1977
Walt Frazier and Willis Reed were arguably the two biggest athletes in New York during the 1970’s. With the help of Reed, Frazier helped lead the Knicks to their only two championships. But Frazier’s success was not limited to just the team, but rather he also thrived individually. During his time in New York, Walt Frazier was among the best players in the entire NBA.
Frazier was a seven-time All-Star and a member six All-NBA Teams (4x First Team, 3x Second Team) in his 10 seasons in New York. During those 10 seasons, Frazier led the team in games played, points scored, and assists. At the time of his retirement, Frazier was the Knicks’ all-time leader in almost every major statistical category.
His best performance…show more content… In his ten seasons in New York, Reed was not only one of the best bigs in the game, but also one of the best overall players.
Reed was a seven-time All-Star, a member of five All-NBA Teams (1x First Team, 4x Second Team), and on the MVP award in 1970. His career averages of 18.7 points and 12.9 rebounds per game both rank in the top ten in Knicks’…show more content… In fact, Reed took home the Finals MVP award in 1973.
C- Patrick Ewing: 1985-2000
For 15 years Patrick Ewing was the face of the New York Knicks’ franchise. From 1985 until his departure in 2000, nobody could think of the Knicks without thinking of Patrick Ewing. From leading them to the finals in 1994 to leading the players association during the 1998-1999 lockout, Ewing is a Knicks’ icon.
Ewing is the Knicks all-time leader in almost every major statistical category, including games played, points scored, made free throws, total rebounds, blocked shots, and steals. He appeared in 11 All-Star games and on seven All-NBA Teams (1x First Team, 6x Second Team) during his tenure in New York. The Knicks were a perennial playoff contender, making the playoffs in 13 of Ewing’s 15 seasons.
He averaged a double-double in 11 of his 15 seasons.
His best season came in 1994, the same year in which he led the team to the NBA finals. In that season, Ewing played his most efficient basketball, averaging 23.5 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per
