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New York Knicks: 30 Greatest Players of All-Time

By Nick Ziegler

Mar 27, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Vocal group the Four Tops with former NBA player Earl Monroe (purple tie) and New York Knicks president Phil Jackson and Walt Frazier and former NBA player Dick Barnett (right) acknowledge Walt Frazier for his 70th birthday during the game between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 27, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Vocal group the Four Tops with former NBA player Earl Monroe (purple tie) and New York Knicks president Phil Jackson and Walt Frazier and former NBA player Dick Barnett (right) acknowledge Walt Frazier for his 70th birthday during the game between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /
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New York Knicks: 30 Greatest Players of All-Time
Feb 9, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; New York Knicks center Amar’e Stoudemire (1) adjusts his glasses before returning to the game during the second half against he Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Miami won 109-95. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

28.) PF/C Amar’e Stoudemire

The summer of 2010 was one that forever changed the NBA, as teams were positioning themselves for years to try and get LeBron James to come to their city. The Knicks were one of those teams that went all-in on trying to get James, but he instead joined forces with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami. Many teams were significantly affected by James’ decision, and the Knicks were one of them.

The Knicks didn’t come up empty handed in that offseason, as they were able to sign Amar’e Stoudemire to help try and turn the franchise around. In his first season with the Knicks, Stoudemire was simply fantastic, averaging 25.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game, and was an MVP candidate.

Sadly for the Knicks and Stoudemire, the reason he was let go by the Phoenix Suns became a problem in New York, as he was frequently injured after his great first season with the Knicks. Stoudemire tried his best to stay healthy for the Knicks, but he was a role player by the time he finished his career in New York.

Stoudemire was a fan-favorite in New York despite being often injured, as he was a big part in the Knicks making the playoffs for a few seasons with him and Carmelo Anthony.

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