New York Knicks: Where Does Carmelo Anthony Rank In Franchise History? (Top 10)

7. Dick McGuire, PG

• 1949-57
• 8.0 PPG, 5.7 APG, 4.2 PPG
• 9th in franchise history with 5.7 assists per game
• No. 15 jersey retired, Basketball Hall of Famer

“Tricky Dick” – yes that was actually the man’s nickname – was the first true Knickerbocker.

Of course those eight points per game won’t blow anybody away, but remember the era for which the guy played in. It was a completely different game when the NBA officially opened for business and Dick McGuire was balling.