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NY Knicks: Top 5 bench fan favorites from 2000-2009

By Andrew Pistone

SEATTLE - DECEMBER 3: Frank Williams #30 of the New York Knicks moves the ball during the game against the Seattle SuperSonics on December 3, 2003 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. The Sonics won 95-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr./Getty Images)
SEATTLE - DECEMBER 3: Frank Williams #30 of the New York Knicks moves the ball during the game against the Seattle SuperSonics on December 3, 2003 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. The Sonics won 95-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr./Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, UNITED STATES: New York Knicks forward Travis Knight (L) dives for a loose ball as New Jersey Nets forward Brian Scalabrine (R) watches in the fourth quarter 22 February, 2002 at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, NJ. The Nets beat the Knicks 115-93. AFP PHOTO/Matt CAMPBELL (Photo credit should read MATT CAMPBELL/AFP via Getty Images) /

3. Knicks end-of-bench favorites: Travis Knight

If Vin Baker didn’t fit the traditional mold of end-of-the-bench favorite, Travis Knight absolutely did. Without much to contribute besides his 7-foot frame and six fouls per game, Knight’s insertion into the game really did signal that it was time to put on the scarf and hat to head to Brother Jimmy’s after the game.

Knight was part of a loaded 1996 NBA draft class that featured the likes of Allen Iverson, Ray Allen, Steve Nash, and the late great Kobe Bryant. He was drafted at the end of the first round, well after the above mentioned Hall of Famers, but as part of the the Chicago Bulls’ Last Dance squad.

Listen to Hubie Brown in the video below try to figure out how Knight could fit into Chicago’s front line, which at the time had Luc Longley, Bill Wennington and Dennis Rodman.

He was pretty heavily recruited coming out of high school by some notable programs, such as the University of Utah, and Brigham Young University (his brother Shane went to BYU), but ultimately decided that playing in Storrs in Connecticut was the prudent choice despite being a native of Utah.

"“Ever since last fall when I visited UConn, people at home questioned why,” said Knight, who has a Scholastic Aptitude Test score of 1,350. “Like after that All-Star game a newspaper story here said I had second thoughts about UConn because Rick Majerus was there. That’s not the case. For me, UConn is right.”"

At least the former University of Connecticut standout got to finish his career in the NBA close to where he made a name for himself in the Big East conference. Knight spent three seasons with the Knicks from 2000-2003, never averaging more than 9 minutes per game. That longevity and consistency to high-fiving and cheering earns him a spot on our list.