New York Knicks: Greatest Careers Derailed By Injuries

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Oct 24, 2014; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; New York Knicks forward Amar’e Stoudemire (1) reacts during the first quarter against the Toronto Raptors at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Amar’e Stoudemire

Knicks Years: 2010-2015
Position: Power Forward, Center
Career Knicks Averages: 29.1 MPG, 17.3 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 2.2 ORPG, 1.3 APG, 1.1 BPG
Career Knicks Accolades: All-NBA Second Team, All-Star

During his first season with the New York Knicks, Amar’e Stoudemire single-handedly rejuvenated a dormant organization. He led New York to 28 wins through 54 games—before the Carmelo Anthony trade—after it was 29-53 the previous year.

Stoudemire missed at least 17 games in three of his four full seasons with the Knicks, however, thus causing a rude awakening from that dream.

Stoudemire finished his first season in New York with averages of 25.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.5 offensive boards, 2.6 assists, and 1.9 blocks on 50.2 percent shooting. He led New York to its first postseason appearance in seven years.

For his efforts, Stoudemire was named to the All-Star Game and All-NBA Second Team during that glorious 2010-11 season.

Unfortunately, Stoudemire and his uninsured contract reared their ugly head soon thereafter. He never played more than 65 games again, including the 47 he was active for in 2011-12 and the 29 appearances he made in 2012-13.

Had Stoudemire managed to remain healthy, there’s no telling what he, Carmelo Anthony, and Tyson Chandler could’ve achieved together.

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