The New York Knicks topped the Toronto Raptors 126-100 on Saturday night.

But the most memorable portion of the evening didn't have anything to do with the actual play on the court.

The Knicks played a touching tribute to the recently departed RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, who were both sent to the Raptors in exchange for OG Anunoby:

Both players also received warm ovations from Knicks fans during pregame introductions:

Barrett was the third overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft and was expected to be a major difference maker for the Knicks. While he averaged better than 18 points and five rebounds for New York, he didn't quite live up to expectations.

Quickley averaged 13 points and three assists during his time with the Knicks, and while most New York fans agree that his future is incredibly bright, there wasn't ample playing time available for him in New York behind Jalen Brunson.

Despite the immediate impact provided by Barrett and Quickley with the Raptors, the Knicks have improved since the December 30th trade. New York is 8-2 since adding Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn, andĀ Anunoby has posted a best-everĀ (in NBA history) +170 plus-minus through his first 10 games with the team.

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Knicksā€™ shooting guard Donte DiVincenzo spoke on the return of Barrett and Quickley, as he shared the floor with the former Knicks for almost half of the 2023-24 season.

ā€œIā€™m excited for the Garden to give them a warm welcome because itā€™s much deserved,ā€ DiVincenzo told reporters after Thursdayā€™s game. ā€œTheyā€™re going to come in Saturday with ā€¦ a point to proveā€¦natural. We just have to lock in. Not get too keen on what theyā€™re doing. Get a W.ā€

The Knicks are currently 26-17, good for fifth place in the NBA Eastern Conference standings.