New York Knicks
The Mecca of Basketball — the New York Knicks are one of the NBA's founding franchises, playing at Madison Square Garden since 1946. Two championships (1970 and 1973), a passionate collector base, current stars and Hall of Fame legends, and where to buy their cards.
- City
- New York
- League
- NBA Atlantic
- Founded
- 1946
The New York Knicks are one of the NBA’s original franchises, founded in 1946 and playing at Madison Square Garden — “The Mecca of Basketball.” That New York spotlight makes the Knicks one of the strongest team collector markets in basketball cards: a huge, loyal fan base chasing both today’s roster and the franchise’s championship legends.
The modern core
Today’s Knicks collection starts with All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson, center/forward Karl-Anthony Towns, and two-way wings Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby. Their rookie cards, numbered parallels, and autographs are the most actively traded current-Knicks cards.
The legends
The franchise’s history gives collectors a deep bench of Hall of Fame names: Patrick Ewing (the 1990s franchise center), Walt “Clyde” Frazier and Willis Reed (the leaders of the 1970 and 1973 championship teams), Earl “The Pearl” Monroe, and scorers like Bernard King. Vintage rookies of these players — especially in high grade — are the cards that hold value across decades.
Where to buy
Singles, autos, and graded slabs trade on eBay, not in sealed boxes. Use the player guides and top lists on this site to jump straight to live listings for the exact players you collect. Sealed basketball boxes and supplies (a secondary market) are covered in our categories section.
Featured New York Knicks Players
Jalen Brunson
Point Guard
The New York Knicks' franchise point guard, team captain, and the modern face of the team's card market. A guide to Jalen Brunson's rookie cards, Prizm and Optic parallels, autographs, and what collectors look for.
Player GuideKarl-Anthony Towns
Center / Forward
The New York Knicks' All-Star big man and a premier stretch center. A guide to collecting Karl-Anthony Towns' rookie cards, Prizm and Optic parallels, autographs, and graded slabs.
Player GuideMikal Bridges
Forward
The New York Knicks' two-way wing and iron-man defender. A guide to collecting Mikal Bridges' rookie cards, Prizm and Optic parallels, autographs, and graded slabs.
Player GuidePatrick Ewing
Center
Hall of Fame center and the face of the 1990s New York Knicks — a guide to collecting Patrick Ewing's rookie cards, vintage inserts, and autographs from one of the franchise's greatest players.