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The Knicks franchise has had a plethora of legends don the blue and orange. The world famous Madison Square Garden has been host to some of the most memorable games and home to some of the most legendary ballers in NBA history. The Knicks have had some incredible players in their grand history, including eleven Hall of Famers. Coming up with the best players at each position was a daunting task, but here's the team.
Point Guard: Walt "Clyde" Frazier (1967-1977)
Clyde led the Knicks to their only two NBA championships. The Hall of Famer is a 7-time All-Star, a 4-time All-NBA First Team selection, a 7-time NBA All-Defensive First Team selection, and the Knicks all-time leader in assists. Clyde is also one of the NBA's 50 Greatest Players.
Shooting Guard: Earl "The Pearl" Monroe (1972-1980)
Monroe starred in the backcourt along-side Clyde. Monroe is known for playing with grace and fluidity way before his time. He was an effortless playmaker who dazzled the crowd with his exciting arsenal of skills. Monroe was a main part of the 1973 Knicks championship season. He is a 4-time All-Star, the 1968 Rookie of the Year, and one of basketball's 50 Greatest Players.
Small Forward: Bernard King (1982-1987)
King was an absolute assassin on the court. He could light it up with the best of them, pouring in the points with great efficiency. King averaged 26 ppg with the Knicks, 4 points above his career average. He won the NBA scoring title in 1985. King is a 2-time All-NBA First Team selection as well as a 4-time All-Star.
Power Forward: Dave DeBusschere (1968-1974)
DeBusschere is one of the most accomplished power forwards to ever play the game. He was a complete player, earning a spot on the NBA All-Defensive First Team six times. DeBusschere was a key component of both the 1970 and 1973 Knicks championships. He was an 8-time All-Star as well as one of the NBA's 50 Greatest Players.
Center: Patrick Ewing (1985-2000)
Ewing holds virtually every Knicks statistical record. He's the Knicks all-time leader in points, rebounds, steals, blocks, and free throws just to name a few. Ewing played 16 seasons with the Knicks, where he was an 11-time All-Star and 6-time All-NBA Second Team selection. Big number 33 was also a member of the Dream Team in 1992 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2008. Like so many others on this list, Ewing was also named as one of the NBA's 50 Greatest Players.
Sixth Man: Willis Reed (1964-1974)
How would you like to have an MVP, 2-time NBA champion, 2-time Finals MVP, and 7-time All-Star coming off the bench? It was hard to put Ewing above Reed, but you can't go wrong with either one. The Hall of Famer and one of basketball's 50 Greatest Players played his entire career with the Knickerbockers, finishing career averages of 18.7 points and 12.9 rebounds per game.
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