New York Knicks players and history
548 players have played for the New York Knicks franchise from 1946–47 to 2025–26. Patrick Ewing played the most seasons for the club (15, 1985–2000).
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Most seasons with the Knicks
| # | Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | All-Star |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Patrick Ewing | C | 1985–2000 | 15 | 11 |
| 2 |  Carl Braun | SG/PG | 1947–1950, 1952–1961 | 12 | 5 |
| 3 |  Phil Jackson | PF | 1967–1978 | 11 | 4 |
| 4 |  Walt Frazier | PG | 1967–1977 | 10 | 7 |
| 5 |  Willis Reed | C | 1964–1974 | 10 | 7 |
| 6 |  Bill Bradley | SF | 1967–1977 | 10 | 1 |
| 7 |  Charles Oakley | PF | 1988–1998 | 10 | 1 |
| 8 |  Charlie Ward | PG | 1994–2004 | 10 | — |
| 9 |  Earl Monroe | SG/PG | 1971–1980 | 9 | 4 |
| 10 |  Harry Gallatin | PF/C | 1948–1957 | 9 | 7 |
| 11 |  Dick Barnett | SG | 1965–1974 | 9 | 1 |
| 12 |  Allan Houston | SG | 1996–2005 | 9 | 2 |
| 13 |  Bill Cartwright | C | 1979–1988 | 9 | 1 |
| 14 | Trent Tucker | SG | 1982–1991 | 9 | — |
| 15 |  Richie Guerin | G | 1956–1964 | 8 | 6 |
| 16 | Dick McGuire | PG | 1949–1957 | 8 | 7 |
| 17 |  Mitchell Robinson | C | 2018–2026 | 8 | — |
| 18 |  John Starks | SG | 1990–1998 | 8 | 1 |
| 19 |  Kurt Thomas | PF/C | 1998–2005, 2012–13 | 8 | — |
| 20 |  Dave Stallworth | PF/C | 1965–1972, 1974–75 | 8 | — |
| 21 |  Carmelo Anthony | SF/PF | 2010–2017 | 7 | 10 |
| 22 |  Mark Jackson | PG | 1987–1992, 2000–2002 | 7 | 1 |
| 23 |  Nat Clifton | PF | 1950–1957 | 7 | 1 |
| 24 |  Willie Naulls | SF | 1956–1963 | 7 | 4 |
| 25 |  Johnny Green | PF | 1959–1966 | 7 | 4 |
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Knicks players in 2025–26
The 12 best-known players on the club in 2025–26: Karl-Anthony Towns (C/PF, 2 seasons with the Knicks), Jalen Brunson (PG, 4 seasons with the Knicks), OG Anunoby (SF, 3 seasons with the Knicks), Josh Hart (SF, 4 seasons with the Knicks), Jordan Clarkson (SG/PG, 1 season with the Knicks), Jose Alvarado (PG, 1 season with the Knicks), Mikal Bridges (SG/SF, 2 seasons with the Knicks), Mitchell Robinson (C, 8 seasons with the Knicks), Jeremy Sochan (PF, 1 season with the Knicks), Guerschon Yabusele (PF/C, 1 season with the Knicks), Tyler Kolek (PG, 2 seasons with the Knicks) and Landry Shamet (SG, 2 seasons with the Knicks).
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New York Knicks: questions
How many players have played for the New York Knicks?
548, counting every player whose Wikipedia infobox lists at least one NBA season with the franchise, from 1946–47 to 2025–26, under any of its names.
Who has played the most seasons for the Knicks?
Patrick Ewing, with 15 NBA seasons (1985–2000), ahead of Carl Braun (12) and Phil Jackson (11).
Which team shares the most players with the Knicks?
The Hawks: 74 players played for both. The fewest: the Grizzlies, with 28.
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