Ranking the greatest New York Knicks of all time…
5. Dave DeBusschere
6 seasons (1968-1974)
Rings: 2
MVPs: 0
Stats with Knicks
- 16.0 PPG
- 10.7 RPG
- 3.1 APG
Other Accolades with Knicks
- 5x All-Star
- 1x All-NBA
- 6x All-Defense
ClutchPoints’ Tim Crean on DeBusschere:
“DeBusschere … won two championships with New York in 1970 and 1973.”
“The Detroit native was a three-time All-Star by the time he made it to Manhattan from his hometown NBA team. He ultimately split his career evenly between the two teams, though, playing 440 games for the Pistons and 435 for the Knicks.”
“In New York, DeBusschere averaged 16.0 points, 3.1 assists, and 10.7 rebounds. He made five All-Star teams, and all five of his NBA All-Defensive Team nods came with the Knicks as well.”
Bleacher Report’s Adam Friedgood on DeBusschere:
“The Hammer” is known as being one of the toughest players in NBA history. He made major contributions during the Knicks two title wins in the 70s.”
“DeBusschere was a ferocious rebounder and tenacious defender. He would always do the dirty work and intimidate other players from getting into the paint against him.”
“He was a six-time All-Defensive team selection. During the six seasons DeBusschere was on the Knicks, they never once failed to reach the playoffs.”
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