New York Knicks Codexery
An unofficial fan history of New York Knicks — its eras, legends, honours, iconic matches, and rivalries.
Club History
Second NBA Championship Victory (1973) · Founding of the New York Knicks (1946) · Walt Frazier Era Dominance · First NBA Championship Victory (1970) · Pat Riley Coaching Tenure · 1999 NBA Finals Appearance · Patrick Ewing Franchise Career · Intense Rivalry with Chicago Bulls · 1994 Eastern Conference Finals vs Pacers · Historic Rivalry with Boston Celtics · Defensive Identity of the 1990s · Madison Square Garden Legacy · Retired Jersey Numbers Honors · Willis Reed · Bill Bradley · 1970 NBA Title · 1973 NBA Title · Patrick Ewing · Pat Riley · Charles Oakley · Dave DeBusschere · Earl Monroe · Hubie Brown · Phil Jackson
Legendary Players
Bernard King · John Starks · Mark Jackson · Dick McGuire · Carmelo Anthony · Dick Barnett · Stephon Marbury · Harry Gallatin · Bill Cartwright · Latrell Sprewell · Kurt Thomas · Marcus Camby · Herb Williams · Cazzie Russell · Allan Houston · Chris Mullin · Ray Allen · Kenny Anderson · Pablo Prigioni · Rolando Blackman · Walt Bellamy · Spencer Haywood · Red Holzman
Honours & Records
Willis Reed Finals MVP (1970) · 1970 NBA Championship · 8 Eastern Conference Championships · Dave DeBusschere Hall of Fame · Walt Frazier Finals MVP (1973) · Walt Frazier Jersey #10 Retired · Earl Monroe Hall of Fame · Patrick Ewing Jersey #33 Retired · Willis Reed Jersey #19 Retired · Red Holzman Coach Record (613 Wins) · Dave DeBusschere Jersey #22 Retired · Dick McGuire Jersey #15 Retired · Eastern Conference Championship (1952) · Eastern Conference Championship (1953) · Eastern Conference Championship (1958) · Eastern Conference Championship (1969) · Eastern Conference Championship (1970) · Eastern Conference Championship (1994) · Eastern Conference Championship (1999) · NBA All-Star Game MVP (1952) - Paul Arizin · NBA Most Valuable Player (1968) - Walt Frazier · NBA Championship (1973) · Patrick Ewing Career Rebounds Record · Walt Frazier Career Assists Record · all 27 →
Iconic Matches
1951 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Rochester Royals · 1969 Eastern Conference Finals Game 7 vs Boston Celtics · 1973 NBA Finals Game 5 vs Los Angeles Lakers · 1985 Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 6 vs Detroit Pistons · 1970 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Los Angeles Lakers · 1994 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Houston Rockets · 1996 Eastern Conference First Round Game 5 vs Orlando Magic · 1984 Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 6 vs Boston Celtics · 1993 Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 5 vs Chicago Bulls · 2000 Eastern Conference Finals Game 7 vs Indiana Pacers · 1994 Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 3 vs Miami Heat · 2012 Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 6 vs Miami Heat · 1981 Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 7 vs Philadelphia 76ers · 1985 Eastern Conference Finals Game 3 vs Boston Celtics · 1992 Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 7 vs Chicago Bulls · Willis Reed Limping onto the Court · 1970 NBA Finals Game 7 · 1988 Eastern Conference Semifinals vs Pistons · Patrick Ewing's 50-Point Game vs Nets · Walt Frazier's 36 Points in 1970 Finals · 1969 Eastern Division Finals vs Bullets · 1999 First Round Elimination of the Bulls · Earl Monroe's Debut Game (1967) · Dave DeBusschere's Return from Injury (1968) · all 25 →
Great Rivalries
New Jersey Nets · Philadelphia 76ers · Chicago Bulls · Detroit Pistons · Miami Heat · Washington Wizards · Indiana Pacers · Los Angeles Lakers · Bulls vs Pistons · Knicks vs Celtics · Warriors vs Cavaliers · Lakers vs 76ers · Celtics vs 76ers · Knicks vs Nets · Pistons vs Pacers · Lakers vs Celtics · Heat vs Knicks · Knicks vs New York Nets · Allan Houston vs Scottie Pippen · Willis Reed vs Jerry West
Stadium & Culture
The Garden Atmosphere · Rucker Park Roots · Orange and Blue Colors · Walt Frazier Identity · Madison Square Garden · Boston Celtics Rivalry · Willis Reed Walk Tradition · 1973 Championship Legacy · Patrick Ewing Era · Knicks Fan Culture · Marv Albert · New York, New York · Dave Zinkoff · Walt Frazier · Old Madison Square Garden · Madison Square Garden III · Orange and Blue · Knickerbocker · The Fourth Madison · Boston Celtics · MSG Network · Muhammad Ali · Madison Square Garden Company · Knicks in Five