Celebrating John Starks Knicks Career

Without John Starks, the 1990s New York Knicks team wouldn't feel the same. The irritating guard, with notable fumbles during his tenure, grew into fan-favorite status. Although the Knicks didn't win a championship, their physically demanding and, at times, dirty defense mirrored the edginess of New York.

Starks turned 59 on Aug 10, impressively making a mark in New York as an Oklahoma native. Of the 13 seasons spent in the NBA, Starks played 602 games in eight seasons with the Knicks. Despite having a Southern accent, Starks was an honorary New Yorker.

"Did this dude just did this," is one of the more meme-worthy moments in Starks' career. During a recording for the critically acclaimed documentary 30 for 30 Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. the New York Knicks, Starks made the aforementioned hysterically grammatically incorrect phrase when discussing Miller's flop vs. the Knicks guard in a playoff game.

Starks was an unbelievable character with a relatability regarding his "why did he do that" moment in the NBA.

However, despite a few shortcomings in high-pressure situations, Starks earned All-Defensive second team for the 1992-93 season. Starks was a pest on defense. Although his hard-hat style of play didn't always merit media attention, the Knicks guard earned recognition during the 1993-94 season.

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Starks earned All-Star status in 94, the same year the Knicks clinched an NBA Finals berth, albeit losing in a 4-0 sweep against the Houston Rockets.

You can't mention the '90s Knicks without envisioning Starks in the backcourt.