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5 Knicks role players who will never be forgotten for their services

By Desmond Novack

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 07 : Charlie Ward #21 of the New York Knicks handles the ball against the Washington Wizards at the MCI Center on December 7, 2002 in Washington, DC. 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 G Fiume/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 07 : Charlie Ward #21 of the New York Knicks handles the ball against the Washington Wizards at the MCI Center on December 7, 2002 in Washington, DC. 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 G Fiume/Getty Images) /
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Nate Robinson, New York Knicks. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
Nate Robinson, New York Knicks. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) /

4. Nate Robinson

Whether it be his three slam dunk contest wins while standing at 5’9”, blocking a 7’6” Yao Ming, or his game-winner against the 76ers, Nate Robinson had his fair share of huge moments during his rather short tenure with the Knicks.

Despite only spending four-plus seasons with the Knicks and not making the playoffs in any of them, his flashy style of play and success for his height stole the hearts of fans after they traded for him in the 2005 NBA Draft.

While New York traded some pretty solid players in Quentin Richardson and Kurt Thomas to get the undersized guard, the excitement Robinson brought on the court was worth the price.

During Robinson’s time with the Knicks, he averaged 12.5 PPG, 2.8 APG, and 2.9 RPG. Despite not having the lengthy career of Charlie Ward, Robinson’s time in New York was truly something special. It’s just a shame that he wasn’t around for the Knicks’ playoff runs in the early 2010s.