New York Knicks: Ranking Every All-Star Appearance

Knicks’ Best All-Star Appearances: #10-4

10. Bernard King, 1984

We’re hitting the point in the countdown where we are again splitting hairs and making judgment calls, but it’s because all the games from here on out were strong performances. The first of King’s two All-Star appearances as a Knick was probably his best. He had 18 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists in a win.

9. Patrick Ewing, 1993

I went back and forth on the 1990 game and this one for this spot. Both were great and both featured Ewing double-doubles. He had fewer blocks in this game than the five-block masterpiece in 1990, but he also had fewer turnovers and more points, so I’m giving this one the slight edge. 1993 was also prime 90s Knicks years.

8. Patrick Ewing, 1994

Prime Ewing years back-to-back on our countdown. This one was a really strong game. He 20 points, 8 rebounds, and an assist in a win. The thing that keeps this game, easily his most efficient All-Star game in terms of protecting the ball, is it was missing some of his impact on the defensive end of the floor. The truly impressive thing here is that he’s still got one game to go on this list.

7. Michael Ray Richardson, 1981

I think Richardson’s performance in the 1981 All-Star game being this high might be the most controversial thing on this list. Here’s the thing: he did a decent amount of everything. In 24 minutes of playing time, Richardson scored 11 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, dished 3 assists, and snatched 4 steals. He was everywhere on that night in 1981. But here’s my favorite stat from the game: Michael Ray Richardson was the only player to attempt a three-pointer in the game. I mean…he missed it, but still.

6. Carmelo Anthony, 2014

30 points on 13 shots to go with 5 rebounds and 2 assists and you’re saying there are five performances better than this one and it’s also not even Melo’s best All-Star game with the New York Knicks? Yes. I am saying all that. Carmelo Anthony may have a strong argument as the best All-Star Game performer to ever don orange and blue.

5. Patrick Ewing, 1991

And we’ve arrived at Patrick Ewing’s best All-Star Game performance. I had a tough time deciding whether this should go 4th or 5th on this list, but it is a strong game regardless. It’s also the “Ewingish” performance as Knicks fans probably remember him. He had a double-double with 18 points and 10 boards. Ewing also displayed his defensive prowess with four blocked shots and a steal. What ranks this game the highest for him, though, is his 80% shooting from the floor and 100% shoot from the line.

4. Amar’e Stoudemire, 2011

Amar’e Stoudemire had himself a year for the New York Knicks and he put those skills on display in the All-Star Game. Stoudemire had 29 points on 11/20 shooting, which was tied for the most on the Eastern Conference squad. But Knicks fans don’t give you a nickname like “Stat” because you score points. He also added 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and a blocked shot in a loss.