Greatest starting five in New York Knicks history...

There have been plenty of players that have had the privilege of wearing orange, blue and white, the official colors of New York City. Just like it is to wear Yankee pin stripes, when you put on that New York Knick jersey, now that is something special.

Who remembers Dick McGuire, Richie Guerin and Harry Gallatin? Okay, what about Stephon Marbury, Quentin Richardson and Marcus Camby?

Plenty of players have laced it up for the Knickerbockers over the years. Some good, some, not so good. With that said, it allowed me to think... what is the best New York starting five of all time?

Obviously, this is all opinion based, but I'll be sure to provide reasons with why I chose my pick. Here we go.

AT POINT GUARD FROM ATLANTA, GEORGIA, NUMBER 10, WALT FRAZIER.
This should be a no brainer, as the No. 5 pick of the 1967 NBA Draft led the Knicks to their only two championships in team history ('70, '73). Frazier, who has his number retired by the organization, is arguably one of the better guards to ever play the game. His ability to control the game was amazing and he did so defensively. He is still the franchises all-time leader in assists with 4,791. If you only know Frazier as the spokesmen for Just For Men hair products, please do some research on this guy.
Honorable mention: Earl Monroe ('71-'80)

AT SHOOTING GUARD FROM TULSA, OKLAHOMA, NUMBER 3, JOHN STARKS.
Unlike the no brainer at the point guard position, this one was a much tougher pick, because Allen Houston could have easily taken this spot. I think I went with Starks because he was more known for big plays (and unfortunately bad plays like in the NBA Finals series against Houston). Do you remember the dunk that Starks had over Horace Grant against the Bulls. Houston really does not have any defining moments to his name, other than his buzzer beater against the Miami Heat, but Starks was on that team as well. Mr. Starks is the team leader in three-point field goals made, and held the NBA record at one point in his career.
Honorable mention: Allen Houston ('96-'05)

AT SMALL FORWARD FROM BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, NUMBER 30, BENARD KING
Benard King started a new era in basketball at the forward position, with his long arms and explosiveness early in his career. His career was cut short due to a severe knee injury, but before then, he was the man for the Knicks in the early to late 80's. He was the first Knick player to score back-to-back 50 point performances. He was a four-time All-Star selection (three in New York), and had his best season in 1984, one year before the knee injury. Watching King play was magical, and only a NBA title to his name would have put the icing on the cake on what finished out to be a great career.
Honorable mention: Bill Bradley ('67-'77)

AT POWER FORWARD FROM CLEVELAND OHIO, NUMBER 34, CHARLES OAKLEY
I had to put a more current player than one from the early 70's. Oakley brought physical play to the team and rebounded better than most. It was that same physical play and hard work that Knicks fans seems to enjoy so much with this guy. His stats weren't stellar by any means when you compare him to the greatest power forwards to ever play the game, but he did everything right. And he was durable. Just exactly what you need in a big man.
Honorable mention: Bob McAdoo ('77-'79)

AT CENTER FROM KINGSTON, JAMAICA, NUMBER 33, PATRICK EWING
What was I thinking. I thought the point guard position was hard to pick, but then when I came across the center position, it was tough between Ewing and Willis Reed. I thought about it for a long time and I think if Reed didn't have Frazier, he may have have never won a ring either. A lot of what if's. What it really came down to who was the better overall player and I think Ewing has the edge over Reed in that category. Ewing had so many moments in the playoffs against rivals Bulls, Pacers and Heat teams, and surely could go down as the best center to never win a ring. He never won a ring, but he is the owner of two Olympic goal medals ('84, '92). He played 16 strong seasons for the Knicks and his efforts and hard work was greatly appreciated.
Honorable Mention: Willis Reed ('64-'74)

I would love to hear feedback on this topic. Look out for my next blog, which will go over the Top 5 worst draft picks in New York Knick history. Fitting, since the draft is coming up soon.