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14 former Knicks from the 90s that can’t stay away from the game

By Brandon Simmons

INDIANAPOLIS, UNITED STATES: Allan Houston (R) of the New York Knicks drives to the basket as Reggie Miller (L) of the Indiana Pacers guards 31 May, 2000 during the first half of their NBA Eastern Conference finals game five at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. The best-of-seven game series is tied at 2-2. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, UNITED STATES: Allan Houston (R) of the New York Knicks drives to the basket as Reggie Miller (L) of the Indiana Pacers guards 31 May, 2000 during the first half of their NBA Eastern Conference finals game five at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. The best-of-seven game series is tied at 2-2. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images) /
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New York Knicks, Charlie Ward
Charlie Ward, New York Knicks. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr./Allsport) /

8. Mark Jackson

Mark Jackson started his career off with the Knicks. He was the 18th overall pick in the 1987 NBA Draft. As a Knick, Jackson won Rookie of the Year and became the lowest draft pick to win the award since the 1950s.

Two years later, he was named an All-Star. Being the point guard, Mark Jackson, along with Patrick Ewing and Charles Oakley, led the Knicks into fierce playoff battles with the Chicago Bulls and the Detroit Pistons.

Now, Jackson is an analyst and broadcaster for ESPN. It would be awesome if MSG Network gave Jackson a deal, as I think that he and Clyde Frazier would be great during games.

7. Latrell Sprewell

One of the most infamous Knickerbockers is Latrell Sprewell! He was known for many of his off-the-court antics, but Sprewell gave New York something to cheer for.

After helping lead the team to the Finals in 1999, he helped the team win 50 games in 1999-2000 en route to a second straight Eastern Conference Finals appearance. The following year, he was an All-Star. He is still with the Knicks, as you may see him courtside at some games. He specializes in media relations with the franchise and MSG Network.

6. Charlie Ward

The only Heisman Trophy winner to play in the NBA was a New York Knick. Yes! Charlie Ward is ours and we love him to this day! The Knicks drafted Ward in 1994 and he became the premier point guard.

Ward was known to be a great leader on the floor, helping the Knicks reach the NBA Finals in 1999. Today, you can find Ward back in Florida. Ward is coaching boys high school basketball at his alma mater, Florida State University School. The team has improved since his arrival, and he even won the All-Big Bend Coach of the Year award in 2021 and 2022.

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