Many great players have come through the gardens doors and played on its floors. New York is the basketball capital of the world. The Knicks have three of the top 50 greatest NBA players. In the city of New York basketball is played daily and not just amongst the NBA players. This is a basketball town and they take pride in there sport.
It takes a special player to become great in New York. New York is like no other town and a player must have thick skin. The media here are very harsh and expect results in a rapid time.
Patrick Ewing is first on my list for the Knicks best player ever to play in the blue and orange. During Patrick Ewing's stint with the Knicks he was the best player in the NBA in my opinion. Although Patrick Ewing did not win an NBA championship with the Knicks he still had many individual accomplishments that succeed all former and current Knicks. Coming out of Georgetown University many people did not think he was going to be the all star he turned out to be. Ever since Patrick left the Knicks they have not found a big man since. In the 90's the Knicks were one of the best teams out there and if weren't for Micheal Jordan and the Bulls winning six in that decade the Knicks would have one.
Walt " Clyde " Frazier is second on my list after Patrick Ewing. Walt Frazier was a one of the most complete players in the NBA's history. Walt Frazier had the most triple doubles in Knicks franchise history and contributed to the Knicks success in the 70's. Walt Frazier was perhaps the best players on the Knicks championship teams. Walt Frazier brought the Knicks its first ever championship which few have ever done. That is the ultimate goal that you want to accomplish when you go to a franchise and Walt Frazier did it. He is better known as " Clyde " because is unique style when he dressed up. Clyde will be loved forever and is now a Knicks broadcaster.
Willis Reed is third on my list for one of the Knicks greatest players. Willis Reed and Walt Frazier was the tag team that couldn't be defeated that is why they produced two championships. Willis Reed was known as the conductor. He controlled the paint and was the defensive king. He is most famous for his game in the Championship when he got injured and came back on to the court limping and he still played the rest of the game and helped the Knicks win. Willis Reed is one of the NBA's 50 greatest players which puts him on top of the Knicks dept chart.
Earl Monroe is fourth on my list for one of the Knicks greatest players. Earl Monroe was probably the flashiest player in Knicks history. Better known as Earl the Pearl Monroe paired perfectly with Walt Frazier in the back court. Monroe was an excellent scorer and probably the best pure scorer in Knicks history. That is what made him and Walt Frazier the best pair in the back court. To bad Monroe didn't spend his whole career with the Knicks. However while he was here he brought excitement on the court and had fun while he played the game.
Stephon Marbury is fifth on my list as one of the Knicks greatest players. Many people might disagree with me on this selection but I will prove to you the audience why Starbury is one of the Knicks greatest players. Coming to New York Stephon Marbury had a bad reputation. In his first year in NY he brought the team to the playoffs and that season he averaged 20 points and 9 assits. Stephon Marbury, Magic Johnson and The Big O Oscar Robertson are the only players in NBA history to average 20 points and 8 assists there whole career. Even though the Knicks and Marbury had an bad break up he is still a very talented player who had a great NBA career.
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