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Ny knicks retired numbers Continue Team: The entire NBA Atlanta Hawks Boston Celtics Brooklyn Nets Charlotte Hornets Chicago Bulls Cleveland Cavaliers Dallas Mavericks Denver Nuggets Detroit Pistons Golden State Warriors Houston Rockets Indiana Pacers Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles Lakers Memphis Grizzlies Miami Heat Milwaukee Bucks Minnesota Timberwolves New Orleans Pelicans New York Knicks Oklahoma City Thunder Orlando Magic Philadelphia Sixers Phoenix Suns Portland Trail Blazers Sacramento Kings San Antonio Spurs Toronto Raptors Utah Jazz Washington Wizards The New York Knicks are one of the most successful teams in NBA history. Nearly 10% of players retired by the Naismith Hall of Fame wear Knicks jerseys. But it looks like the Knicks aren't so quick in retiring jerseys because Hall received players in so far, the Knicks have only retired nine figures in honor of their players and staff. Here are all the New York Knicks retired Jersey numbers. Walt Fraizer #10 Walt Fraizer is a legend in New York. He helped the Knicks win two championships. It's no surprise that his No.10 is retired by the Knicks. Frazier played 10 seasons for the Knicks, averaging 19.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 6.3 assists in those years. He was the focus of the Knicks 70s, one of the best generation of Knicks players of all time. The New York Knicks retired Walt Fraizer's Jersey on December 15, 1979. Earl Monroe #15 next player on the list is Earl Monroe. He joined the Knicks after they won their first title, and helped the team win its second in 73. Monroe wears No.15. But there are other players who have worn No.15 in Knicks history. That player was Dick McGuire, who played eight seasons for the Knicks in the 50s. But by the time Monroe came to town, the number had not yet retired. The Knicks, however, retired No.15 with Monroe and McGuire on it. The New York Knicks retired Jersey Earl Monroe on March 1, 1986. Dick McGuire #15 Richard Joseph Dick McGuire was a first-round pick in 1949, the seventh pick for the New York Knicks. McGuire played eight seasons for the Knicks from 1949 - 1957. Dick MgGuire also coached the Knickerbockers from 1965 to 1968. The New York Knicks retired Dick McGuire's Jersey on March 14, 1992. Willis Reed #19 move to a player who could be one of the best centers in league history. Unfortunately, he suffered an injury towards the end of his career, and called it quits. But Knicks fans will never forget Willis Reed, and his memorable comeback in the NBA Finals. Reed played 10 seasons for the Knicks from the late 60s to early 70s, and averaged 18.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, 2 assists and one block 1 in the process. He wears No.19. The New York Knicks retired Jersey Willis Reed on October 21, 1976. Bill Bradley #24 The last two players of the '70s who had their jerseys retired Knicks adalah Bill Bradley dan Dave Dave Bradley played his entire career in New York and averaged 12.4 points in the process. He may not be as star as Monroe and Frazier, but Bradley is an important ingredient for the Knicks' success. He wears No.22 in New York. The New York Knicks retired Bill Bradley's Jersey on February 18, 1984. Dave DeBusschere #22 Dave DeBusschere, on the other hand, was a monster during his Knicks days. He joined in 1969, and was part of two championship teams. Dave averaged 16 points and 10 rebounds during his Knicks days, which tad worse than 16.1 points and 11 rebounds during his Pistons days. DeBusschere wears No.24. The New York Knicks retired Dave DeBusschere on March 24, 1981. Patrick Ewing #33 the last player with his jersey retired by the Knicks was Patrick Ewing. Patrick was the Savior of the Knicks in the '90s. New York selected a hometown hero with the No.1 pick in the 1985 draft. That choice is still seen as controversial among NBA fans. How not, Ewing spent 15 seasons in New York, helping the team get to the Finals twice. They failed both once, once against San Antonio, and once against Houston. The No.33 averaged 22.8 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2.7 blocks and one steal during his Knicks days, helping New York carve out that difficult team identity. The New York Knicks retired Patrick Ewing on February 28, 2003. Red Holzman #613 the last number retired by the Knicks was No.613. That's the total winning streak achieved by legendary coach Red Holzman. He coached the Knicks to two championships. The New York Knicks retired 613 in honor of Red Holzman on March 10, 1990. Share your thoughts in the comments section below and definitely consider booking your next concert ticket, the New York Knicks, or the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden from in the future. The New York Knicks have retired a total of nine jersey numbers in franchise history. For this section, we'll look at each one. Mr. Cool played 759 games for the Knicks. He averaged 19.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 6.3 assists. Frazier won two championships with New York, one in 1970 and the other in 1973. The seven-time All-Star was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987.Barnett appeared in 604 games for the Knicks. He posted 15.6 points. Fall Back Baby won two rings with New York. He also made an All-Star team in 1968.The Hall of Famer averaged 8.0 points and 5.6 assists during his tenure with the Knicks.McGuire made five All-Star teams as well. However, he was never able to win the title. Tricky Dick was inducted into the Hall of Fame 1993.No. 15 Earl MonroeMonroe played nine seasons for the Knicks. He posted 16.2 points in 598 games. The Pearl won the title with New York. The All-Star was inducted into the Hall of Fame 1990.No. 19-year-old Willis ReedReed spent his entire Hall of Fame career with the Knicks. He's average. points and 12.9 rebounds in 650 games. Willis made seven All-Star teams, winning two titles, two MVP Finals and one regular-season MVP during his time in New York. He is one of the greatest players in the NBA history.No. 22 Dave DeBusschereBig D played 435 games for the Knicks after starting his pro career with the Detroit Pistons.DeBusschere averaged 16.0 points and 10.7 rebounds during his six seasons with the team. He caught two rings with Knicks.No. 24 Bill BradleyBradley posted 12.4 points in 742 games in the Big Apple.The Hall of Famer earned two titles with the Knicks and played in one All-Star game.No. 33 Patrick EwingIn's 15 seasons with the Knicks, Ewing averaged 22.8 points, 10.4 rebounds and 2.7 blocks in 1.7 blocks in 1.7 blocks the 1986 Hall of Famer was rookie of the year and appeared in 11 All-Star games during his time at New York.No. 613 Red HolzmanHolzman coached the Knicks to two championship wins. He also won a whopping 613 games with the franchise, putting him in first place by a wide margin. New York retires 613 in honor of Red.JUST IN: The most heartbreaking moment in the history of the Los Angeles Rams Knicks NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 6: Banners in honor of Dave DeBrusschere #22, Willis Reed #19, Earl Monroe #15, Dick McGuire #15, and Dick Barnett #12 of the New York Knicks - Retired New York Knicks Hall of Fame players are photographed before a game against the Miami Heat on April 6, 2018 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USERS: The User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photo, the User agrees to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright NBAE 2018 (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) Knicks History The New York Knicks haven't won a championship in four decades, but the lineage of players who changed the franchise consumes that time and era in between. These players made the Knicks their landmark franchise now. The top players are enshrined in franchise history with retirement jersey numbers. It's a first-team honor, because these numbers depend on the rafters of Madison Square Garden.Who does this include from the New York team's long line? Let's take a look:Walt Frazier, No. 10: Frazier's dynamic against both Knicks championships. He remains a prominent figure as part of the MSG Networks broadcasting team. Earl Monroe and Dick McGuire, No. 15: Monroe and McGuire's careers at the Knicks didn't cross over, but long after the two players matched up, the organization retired their numbers with them. Willis Reed, No. 19: No one will forget Reed, hobbed to the NBA Finals to contribute to New York's eventual title. His No. 19 is a permanent fixture at Garden.Dave DeBusschere, No. 22: DeBusschere the second half of his career with the Knicks, but also partook in the championship. Bill Bradley, Bradley, 24: Bradley was another major part of new York's title team, playing his entire career in Manhattan.Patrick Ewing, No. 33: The newest revered Knick, Ewing was the face of New York basketball from the late 80s to the late 90s.