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The Best New York Knicks Small Forwards of All Time 

Ranker NBA
Updated November 5, 2019 666 votes 154 voters 2.9k views 25 items

List Rules Vote up the players who had the most success for the New York Knicks

Big fan of New York basketball? Then check out this list of New York Knicks small forwards with photos and seasons played with the team. It includes almost every small forward from throughout New York Knicks history, including current small forwards and past ones. Featuring some of the greatest NBA small forwards of all time, the best Knicks SFs include Bill Bradley, Carmelo Anthony, Bernard King, and Larry Johnson .

In the 2017-18 NBA season, the current New York Knicks starting SFs and backup SFs are Tim Hardaway Jr,, Doug McDermott, and Lance Thomas. 

Who are the best small forwards in New York Knicks history? Here is every player who has ever held the position of New York Knicks small forward.

list ordered by
1
Carmelo Anthony is listed (or ranked) 1 on the list The Best New York Knicks Small Forwards of All Time

Seasons:  2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
2
Bernard King is listed (or ranked) 2 on the list The Best New York Knicks Small Forwards of All Time

Seasons: 1987, 1985, 1984, 1983
3
Latrell Sprewell is listed (or ranked) 3 on the list The Best New York Knicks Small Forwards of All Time

Seasons: 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
4
Bill Bradley is listed (or ranked) 4 on the list The Best New York Knicks Small Forwards of All Time

Seasons: 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972,1971, 1970, 1969, 1968
5
Larry Johnson is listed (or ranked) 5 on the list The Best New York Knicks Small Forwards of All Time

Seasons: 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
6
Dave DeBusschere is listed (or ranked) 6 on the list The Best New York Knicks Small Forwards of All Time

Seasons: 1974, 1973, 1972,1971, 1970, 1969
7
Cazzie Russell is listed (or ranked) 7 on the list The Best New York Knicks Small Forwards of All Time

Seasons: 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967
8
Wilson Chandler is listed (or ranked) 8 on the list The Best New York Knicks Small Forwards of All Time

Seasons: 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
9
J. R. Smith is listed (or ranked) 9 on the list The Best New York Knicks Small Forwards of All Time

Seasons: 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
10
Glen Rice is listed (or ranked) 10 on the list The Best New York Knicks Small Forwards of All Time

Seasons: 2001
11
Kiki Vandeweghe is listed (or ranked) 11 on the list The Best New York Knicks Small Forwards of All Time

Seasons: 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
12
Danilo Gallinari is listed (or ranked) 12 on the list The Best New York Knicks Small Forwards of All Time

Seasons: 2011, 2010, 2009
13
Ken Sears is listed (or ranked) 13 on the list The Best New York Knicks Small Forwards of All Time

Seasons: 1963, 1961, 1960, 1959, 1958, 1957, 1956
14
Campy Russell is listed (or ranked) 14 on the list The Best New York Knicks Small Forwards of All Time

Seasons: 1982, 1981
15
Jalen Rose is listed (or ranked) 15 on the list The Best New York Knicks Small Forwards of All Time

Seasons: 2006
16
Johnny Newman is listed (or ranked) 16 on the list The Best New York Knicks Small Forwards of All Time

Seasons: 1990, 1989, 1988
17
Tim Thomas is listed (or ranked) 17 on the list The Best New York Knicks Small Forwards of All Time

Seasons: 2009, 2005, 2004
18
Keith Van Horn is listed (or ranked) 18 on the list The Best New York Knicks Small Forwards of All Time

Seasons: 2004
19
Harry Gallatin is listed (or ranked) 19 on the list The Best New York Knicks Small Forwards of All Time

Seasons: 1957, 1956, 1955, 1954, 1953, 1952, 1951, 1950, 1949
20
Toby Knight is listed (or ranked) 20 on the list The Best New York Knicks Small Forwards of All Time

Seasons: 1982, 1980, 1979, 1978
21
Arron Afflalo is listed (or ranked) 21 on the list The Best New York Knicks Small Forwards of All Time

Seasons: 2016
22
Bob Boozer is listed (or ranked) 22 on the list The Best New York Knicks Small Forwards of All Time

Seasons: 1965, 1964
23
Art Heyman is listed (or ranked) 23 on the list The Best New York Knicks Small Forwards of All Time

Seasons: 1965, 1964
24
Len Chappell is listed (or ranked) 24 on the list The Best New York Knicks Small Forwards of All Time

Seasons: 1966, 1965, 1964
25
Cal Ramsey is listed (or ranked) 25 on the list The Best New York Knicks Small Forwards of All Time
Cal Ramsey

Seasons: 1960