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New York Knicks: Top 3 Players In Westchester Knicks History

By Chris Priczak

Feb 4, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; New York Knicks guard Langston Galloway (2) warms up before the game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 111-105. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; New York Knicks guard Langston Galloway (2) warms up before the game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 111-105. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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2. Langston Galloway

The next player on this list embraced being a Westchester Knick, even though its been 20 months since he was a part of their roster.

The D-League isn’t a player’s dream, but it’s the opportunity some players seek. Langston Galloway took advantage of that opportunity when the New York Knicks brought him in as an undrafted free agent in 2014.

New York added Galloway to their Summer League roster. He made the training camp roster, but was ultimately waived four days before the start of the 2014-15 season.

Even though he was brought in for the Westchester Knicks’ inaugural season, he wasn’t the main player to watch when the season kicked off. That honor belonged to Thanasis Antetokounmpo. With the spot light on Antetokounmpo, Galloway had one thing on his mind.

Galloway’s main goal was to prove that he could be a contributor to an NBA roster. He was doing it all for a guard: scoring, rebounding, and grabbing steals. His all-around effort and production proved that he was ready for the next step.

Phil Jackson was impressed by Galloway’s play, but had to free a roster spot to bring him aboard. The Knicks acquired Alex Kirk from Cleveland. That trade sent J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert to the Cavaliers.

Shortly after acquiring Kirk, New York waived him.

It was finally time for Langston Galloway to live out his dream. But nothing changed. His competitiveness was on display every night in Westchester. The only change was the energy at the arena.

According to Jake Rauchbach of Basketball Insiders, the 6’2″ guard knew what his main focus was.

"“My main focus was going out there and competing and just giving it my all. I knew this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to accomplish my dreams. I knew, hey, this is pretty much my dream on a plate. I really wanted to showcase what I could do and just play hard, and I think that’s what I went out there and did.”"

And that’s what Galloway did. He realized the 10-day contract was the opportunity he needed. He showcased his skills in Westchester and had the oppournity to prove his value in New York. Galloway’s confidence was praised by the Knicks.

Langston Galloway earned a two-year deal worth $10,634,000 from the New Orleans Pelicans. By signing the contract, Galloway is returning home to Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

While he is no longer a part of the Knicks’ organization, Westchester, New York is a location that Langston Galloway will remember.

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