The New York Knicks have retired a total of nine jersey numbers in franchise history.
For this piece, we'll be taking a look at each one.
No. 10 Walt Frazier
“Mr. Cool” played 759 games for the Knicks. He averaged 19.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 6.3 assists.
Frazier won two championships with New York, one in 1970 and the other in 1973. The seven-time All-Star was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987.
No. 12 Dick Barnett
Barnett appeared in 604 games for the Knicks. He put up 15.6 points.
“Fall Back Baby” won two rings with New York. He also made one All-Star team in 1968.
No. 15 Dick McGuire
The Hall of Famer averaged 8.0 points and 5.6 assists during his tenure with the Knicks.
McGuire made five-All-Star teams, too. However, he was never able to capture a title.
“Tricky Dick” got into the Hall of Fame in 1993.
No. 15 Earl Monroe
Monroe played nine seasons for the Knicks. He put up 16.2 points in 598 games.
“The Pearl” won the 1973 title with New York. The All-Star made the Hall of Fame in 1990.
No. 19 Willis Reed
Reed spent his entire Hall of Fame career with the Knicks. He averaged 18.7 points and 12.9 rebounds in 650 games.
Willis made seven All-Star teams, won two titles, two Finals MVPs and one regular-season MVP during his time in New York. He's one of the greatest players in NBA history.
No. 22 Dave DeBusschere
“Big D” played 435 games for the Knicks after beginning his pro career with the Detroit Pistons.
DeBusschere averaged 16.0 points and 10.7 rebounds over six seasons with the team. He captured two rings with the Knicks.
No. 24 Bill Bradley
Bradley put up 12.4 points in 742 games in The Big Apple.
The Hall of Famer got two titles with the Knicks and played in one All-Star game.
No. 33 Patrick Ewing
In 15 seasons with the Knicks, Ewing averaged 22.8 points, 10.4 rebounds and 2.7 blocks in 1,039 games.
The Hall of Famer was the 1986 Rookie of the Year and appeared in 11 All-Star games during his time in New York.
No. 613 Red Holzman
Holzman coached the Knicks to two championship victories. He also won a whopping 613 games with the franchise, putting him in first place by a wide margin.
New York retired 613 to honor Red.
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