New York Knicks: 30 Greatest Players of All-Time

24.) C Marcus Camby

Marcus Camby had two separate stints with the Knicks, the first of which began in 1998 when he was acquired from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Sean Marks, Charles Oakley, and cash considerations.

Camby was an integral part of the Knicks’ bench the first two seasons there backing up Patrick Ewing. He helped the team make the NBA Finals during the strike-shortened 1999-2000 season as an eight seed, where they eventually lost to the San Antonio Spurs. The next two seasons he was the starting center for the Knicks and results were solid.

Camby would average a double-double in each of the next two seasons as the starter, putting up 12 points and 11.5 rebounds in 2000-2001 and 11.1 points and 11.1 rebounds in 2001-2002. The only thing that held Camby back was injuries, as he played in only 63 and 29 games those two seasons respectively.

In his second stint with the team, as a 38-year old, Camby rarely saw the floor but his veteran presence is what the team needed most. He was a part of a core group of veterans that helped teach the Knicks how to win along with Kurt Thomas, Jason Kidd, and Rasheed Wallace. Despite not playing much, each had a big part with the leadership and experience they brought to the table.

Camby was never an All-Star, but was a solid rim protector and rebounder, knowing his role while on the court. He was also a member of the two best teams that the Knicks have put on the court in the last two decades.

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