New York Knicks Jerseys – Every Player, Every Era, Every Number

The New York Knicks are one of the oldest and most iconic franchises in NBA history. The franchise was founded in 1946 as the New York Knickerbockers, commonly known as the Knicks, and has remained in New York throughout its entire history. The Knicks were one of the original teams of the Basketball Association of America and played in the first regular-season game in league history on November 1, 1946.

Unlike many NBA franchises, the Knicks have never relocated or changed their franchise identity. The team's official historical name is the New York Knickerbockers, while New York Knicks has been the familiar name used throughout the franchise's history.

The Knicks have won 2 NBA Championships, capturing the title in 1970 and 1973. The first championship came in 1970, when Willis Reed, Walt Frazier, Dave DeBusschere, Bill Bradley and their teammates defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. New York returned to the top of the NBA in 1973, again defeating the Lakers to claim its second championship.

The championship teams were built around some of the greatest players in franchise history. Willis Reed became one of the most legendary figures in Knicks history, while Walt Frazier, Bill Bradley, Dave DeBusschere and Earl Monroe helped define one of the greatest eras of basketball in New York.

The history of the Knicks extends far beyond those championship seasons. From the early years of Dick McGuire, Harry Gallatin and Richie Guerin, to later stars such as Patrick Ewing, Bernard King, John Starks, Allan Houston, Carmelo Anthony and many others, generations of players have helped shape the identity of the franchise.

Retired Numbers

The New York Knicks have officially retired numbers honoring eight players whose contributions left a permanent mark on the franchise:

• #10 – Walt Frazier
• #12 – Dick Barnett
• #15 – Dick McGuire
• #15 – Earl Monroe
• #19 – Willis Reed
• #22 – Dave DeBusschere
• #24 – Bill Bradley
• #33 – Patrick Ewing

The retired numbers represent several generations of Knicks basketball. Dick McGuire helped establish the franchise during its early years, while Walt Frazier, Willis Reed, Bill Bradley, Dave DeBusschere and Earl Monroe became central figures in the Knicks' championship era of the 1970s. Patrick Ewing later became the defining star of the franchise for more than a decade and led New York to the 1994 NBA Finals.

The Knicks have also retired the same number for two different players: #15 belongs to both Dick McGuire and Earl Monroe. Both players made an important impact on the franchise during different eras.

Honored Knicks Figure

The Knicks have also honored legendary head coach Red Holzman. His banner displays 613, representing his 613 victories as the Knicks' head coach. Holzman coached New York to both of its NBA championships and remains one of the most important figures in franchise history.

From the original New York Knickerbockers of the 1940s, through the championship teams of the 1970s and the Patrick Ewing era, to later generations led by Allan Houston, Latrell Sprewell, Carmelo Anthony and many others, countless players have helped write the history of the Knicks.

Every player has a story, and no player should ever be forgotten.

This collection celebrates the complete history of the New York Knicks and the players who wore the Knicks uniform throughout the franchise's history. From the earliest players in the team's history, through two championship eras, legendary Hall of Famers, All-Stars, role players and fan favorites, every generation deserves to be remembered.

Whether you are searching for the jersey of an NBA champion, a Hall of Fame legend, a Knicks icon, an All-Star, a fan favorite, a role player, or a player whose time in New York has largely been forgotten, you can find his New York Knicks jersey here.

We believe that every player who wore the Knicks uniform became part of the franchise's story. The biggest stars may receive the most attention, but a team's history is built by everyone who wore the jersey.

Every number. Every era. Every player. Never forgotten.