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The Dunk or The Swish? When we first launched the WWIB series, it all started with an internal debate over the No. 3. Is it John Starks or Stephon Marbury?

New York Knicks News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / January 23

New York Knicks Great Details Disrespect From Coach When Elevated From CBA To NBA

NBA great John Starks was among the first players in league history to rise through the CBA. Back then, it was unheard of for minor league players to make the leap.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / January 8

NBA Great John Starks Has Two-Word Response To Those Saying LeBron Trumps Jordan

Back In The Day Hoops On SI contributor Michael Dion Peek is credited as the creator of the "We Done With Da `90s" movement. His followers believe today's basketball is better than the 1980s and `90s.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 30-point games in NBA playoff history' quiz

How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA postseason assist leaders' quiz

The 'Multiple NBA scoring titles' quiz

NBA News / Knicks X-Factor / December 18

John Starks, Clyde, Knicks alumni share their favorite holiday gifts

Ah, yes, the holiday season, when little kids can showcase their youthful energy while adults can rewind the clock for at least a little bit. Although New York Knicks fans haven’t been able to wholly enjoy the holiday season for the greater part of the last two decades—hey, let’s be honest—that’s no longer the case these days.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / November 13

Vintage Photo Conjures Memories Of Michael Jordan Vs. Drazen Petrovic

Michael Jordan had lots of rivals during his playing days. There was Reggie Miller. And Isiah Thomas. Can't forget John Starks. And Clyde Drexler. One of Jordan's biggest competitors, however, often gets lost in the shuffle.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / October 27

Knicks Great Explains Why This Team 'Is Different'

John Starks believes his New York Knicks successors can finish what he started. In a brief essay penned on the Knicks' site, the metropolitan shooter remarked that this season "feels different" thanks to the current team, which he praises as a group that truly defines the brand of basketball Manhattan has frequently sought and become known for.

New York Knicks News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / October 22

Knicks Legends Reveals The Tougher Matchup: Michael Jordan Or Reggie Miller?

New York Knicks legend John Starks was one of the most aggressive defenders of his era, constantly matching up with the the best the NBA had to offer. His opponents were highlighted by two Hall of Famers: Chicago Bulls' Michael Jordan and Indiana Pacers' Reggie Miller.

New York Knicks News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / September 29

Knicks Legend John Starks Empowering Youth Athletes With Sports Wheelchair Donation

New York Knicks legend John Starks cannot step away from the game he loves, serving as the team's alumni and fan development advisor. Another way Starks is helping out those who love the game of basketball is by teaming up with The Hartford and World Champion Wheelchair Basketball Player Matt Scott.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / September 16

Collector’s Paradise Vol. 5

The ultimate John Starks collection, coming Straight Outta Poland Since starting “Collector’s Paradise” last month, the expectation that most diehard Knicks fans’ collections would come out of New York was a near certainty in my mind.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 6

John Starks Gives Humble Assessment Of His Iconic Dunk On Michael Jordan

John Starks spoke on the New York Knicks 'Garden Party' podcast recently. When discussing his now-legendary dunk on Michael Jordan during the 1993 NBA Eastern Conference Finals, Starks gave a very humble assessment of it, calling it just another play and one that was to help the team in the game against the Bulls.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / August 11

Knickslammed: John Starks — SLAM No. 4 (Mar. 1995)

“Starks’ Reality. Clank” It took them a minute—ten months, actually—but New York placed a Knicks player on the cover of SLAM just four issues into the magazine’s history.

New York Knicks News / Sporting News / May 14

Former Knicks players at MSG: John Starks leads New York legends for Knicks-Pacers

Former New York Knicks players have made their presence known at MSG in these playoffs, none more so than John Starks.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 9

Knicks’ Josh Hart, John Starks fire back at Jimmy Butler after viral comments

The New York Knicks are charging full-speed ahead in the NBA Playoffs after swiping two games against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden in the past few days.

New York Knicks News / Hardwood Heroics / April 23, 2024

New York Knicks Legend Gets Viral in Hype Moment During Team’s Huge Game 2 Win

The New York Knicks further drove the point that they’re one of the most dominant teams in the Eastern Conference despite the negative press their team keeps on getting.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / February 6, 2024

Is this Knicks team the best the franchise has had since their 1993-94 season?

It feels like just yesterday, even to those who weren’t born at the time, that the 1993-94 New York Knicks spearheaded by Patrick Ewing and John Starks gave the franchise their best shot at a title in over 40 years.

NBA News / Chicago Bulls on SI / January 20, 2024

John Starks debunks a popular Michael Jordan myth

Michael Jordan was a stone-cold competitor, capable of overpowering opponents with his talent, athleticism, physique, and trash-talking skills. However, according to former New York Knicks fan-favorite John Starks, the popular myth about Jordan being a constant trash-talker on the court is inaccurate.

John Starks News

Can’t forget John Starks’ HUGE hammer against Chicago in the ’93 ECF pic.twitter.com/kyhyvlQhi2
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 29, 2020

Box Score 8/10: Sports and cute animals, what more you want?

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NBA News / Yardbarker / February 12, 2017

How the Knicks stupidly broke up with Patrick Ewing

Charles Oakley is pretty much The People’s Enforcer right now when it comes to fans of the New York Knicks. His present assignment, if you will, is defending the anger of the fan base while being the protagonist in one of the most galvanizing, yet embarrassing episodes in the 70-year history of the franchise.

Report: Carmelo Anthony refusing to let Phil Jackson push him out of New York

Jeff Hornacek defends Carmelo Anthony’s handling of distractions

Report: Jackson's treatment of Carmelo deterring free agents

Carmelo wags finger at booing Knicks fans