Fun fact: The #5 has been worn by more Knicks than any other number in franchise history. A total of 28 players have worn the number. Three of those individuals all wore the number in the same inaugural 1947 season. Ironically, of the 28 who have worn the number, there isn’t one player who comes to mind first if you asked me to name the first Knick who I associate with wearing the number.
Now, before I get chewed up in the comments, yes, I am fully aware that Immanuel Quickley wears the #5. Let’s be honest, though: most Knicks fans, if they were to answer that question and give Quickley as the response, are most likely doing so from a top-of-mind perspective, as he’s the most recent and relevant person.