New York Knicks
The New York Knicks (or New York Knickerbockers) are a National Basketball Association team based in New York, New York.
- Founded: 1946, as part of the Basketball Association of America
- Formerly known as:
- Home Arena: Madison Square Garden
- Uniform colors: Blue and orange
- Logo design: The words "NEW YORK KNICKS" above a basketball
- NBA Championships: 1970, 1973
Franchise history
The Knicks are one of only two teams of the original National Basketball Association that is still located in its original city (the other being the Boston Celtics). The Basketball Association of America and the National Basketball League merged in 1949 to form the NBA.
Players of note
Basketball Hall of Famers:
- Walt Bellamy
- Bill Bradley
- Dave DeBusschere
- Walt Frazier
- Harry Gallatin
- Tom Gola
- Jerry Lucas
- Bob McAdoo
- Dick McGuire
- Earl Monroe
- Willis Reed
Not to be forgotten:
- Larry Johnson
- Phil Jackson
- Charles Oakley
- Anthony Mason
- John Starks
- Charlie Ward
- Latrell Sprewell
Retired numbers:
- 10 Walt Frazier
- 12 Dick Barnett
- 15 Earl Monroe
- 15 Dick McGuire
- 19 Willis Reed
- 22 Dave DeBusschere
- 24 Bill Bradley
- 33 Patrick Ewing
- 613 Red Holzman (the number of games he won as Knicks coach)
Current stars:
- Anfernee Hardaway
- Allan Houston
- Stephon Marbury
- Jamal Crawford
- Kurt Thomas
- Tim Thomas
Coaches and others
Basketball Hall of Famers:
- Red Holzman
- Isiah Thomas (team president 2003- ; enshrined for his playing career with the Detroit Pistons)
- Lenny Wilkens
Not to be forgotten:
External links
For the career of the expression "Knickerbocker," see Knickers.
- New York Knicks official web site (http://www.nba.com/knicks/)
| National Basketball Association |
| Eastern Conference |
|---|
| Atlantic Division: Boston Celtics | New Jersey Nets | New York Knicks | Philadelphia 76ers | Toronto Raptors |
| Central Division: Chicago Bulls | Cleveland Cavaliers | Detroit Pistons | Indiana Pacers | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Southeast Division: Atlanta Hawks | Charlotte Bobcats | Miami Heat | Orlando Magic | Washington Wizards |
| Western Conference |
| Northwest Division: Denver Nuggets | Minnesota Timberwolves | Portland Trail Blazers | Utah Jazz | Seattle SuperSonics |
| Pacific Division: Golden State Warriors | Los Angeles Clippers | Los Angeles Lakers | Phoenix Suns | Sacramento Kings |
| Southwest Division: Dallas Mavericks | Houston Rockets | Memphis Grizzlies | New Orleans Hornets | San Antonio Spurs |
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