Who are the greatest Knicks of all time?
“Clyde” Frazier and “The Captain” Willis Reed were also of course recipients of those two rings. They were the leaders of those great Knicks teams and are both undoubtedly two of the three greatest Knicks of all-time. Frazier is regarded as one of the greatest point guards and defensive players ever.
What team did the Knicks beat in the final game of the 1987 1988 season to get into the playoffs?
the Boston Celtics
The Knicks finished the regular season with a 38–44 record, and qualified for the 1988 NBA Playoffs. In the first round of the playoffs, New York lost a best-of-five series to the Boston Celtics, 3–1.
Which team did the Knicks beat in their first overtime victory in franchise history?
On May 8th in 1970, the New York Knicks clinched their first NBA championship in franchise history. They defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 113-99 in Game 7 at the Madison Square Garden behind a scintillating performance by Walt Frazier.
What do Knicks mean?
The term “Knickerbockers” traces its origin to the Dutch settlers who came to the New World – and especially to what is now New York – in the 1600s. Specifically, it refers to the style of pants the settlers wore… pants that rolled up just below the knee, which became known as “Knickerbockers”, or “knickers”.
Who has played for the Knicks?
From Donald Ackerman to Richard Atha
| Player | Position | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Don Anielak | – | 1954-1955 |
| Thanasis Antetokounmpo | SF / PF | 2015-2016 |
| Carmelo Anthony | SF | 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2014-2015, 2013-2014, 2015-2016, 2016-2017 |
| Greg Anthony | PG | 1991-1992, 1992-1993, 1993-1994, 1994-1995 |
When was the last year the Knicks made the playoffs?
The New York Knicks made the NBA Playoffs last season for the first time since the 2012-13 season when they made the second round with Carmelo Anthony. They went 41-31 and got home court advantage last season, but lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Atlanta Hawks.
Which Knicks player scored the most points in a single game?
Carmelo Anthony
Carmelo Anthony has scored the most points for the Knicks in a game, with 62 points versus the Charlotte Bobcats on January 24, 2014.