New York Knicks: All-time starting five, no teammates allowed

Carmelo Anthony, New York Knicks (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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Knicks All-Time No-Teammates Starting 5: Harry Gallatin, PF

Harry “the Horse” Gallatin is often forgotten in Knicks’ lore because he played during the league’s earliest seasons. But the Hall-of-Fame power forward is one of the greatest players in Knicks history. He is also a convenient selection for the all-time “no teammates” starting five, as he played in New York from 1948 to 1957, which doesn’t overlap with anyone else included on this list.

Gallatin was named to the All-NBA first team in 1954, and the All-NBA second team in 1955. He was a seven-time All Star. And he led the league in rebounding in 1953-54. His credentials as an all-time great power forward are there.

If we count Willis Reed as a center, even though he played a few seasons at power forward, the next best option at the four position would be his teammate Dave DeBusschere, but he is disqualified because Walt Frazier made the list as the point guard. The other obvious choice would be Charles Oakley, but the rugged forward was teammates with Patrick Ewing, and thus, disqualified to be included alongside him on this list.