New York Knicks: Building An All-Time Starting Five

Sixth Man: Carmelo Anthony

The battle to be the sixth man for the all-time New York Knicks comes down to two forwards. The modern candidate, Carmelo Anthony, battles the legend of the past, Dave DeBusschere, in a truly close encounter.

The deciding factor is not individual greatness, but instead the standard for what a sixth man provides.

DeBusschere is one of the most criminally underrated players in NBA history. A critical member of New York’s two championship teams, DeBusschere endeared himself to the local fan base with his relentless work ethic and genuinely elite defense.

Thus, when it comes to the construction of an all-time starting five, it’d only make sense to have DeBusschere included.

The reality is, a sixth man is expected to be an outstanding scorer, and that’s where Anthony thrives. If exclusively trusted to be a scoring threat, Anthony would be downright lethal.

Many great scorers have graced the Association, which makes the following information quite pertinent: Anthony is No. 13 all-time in career scoring average.

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With Anthony as the sixth man, and five icons of the sport in the starting lineup, the Knicks could make a run at any all-time team in NBA history.