Best New York Knicks Cards to Collect

The New York Knicks have one of the deepest benches of collectible players of any NBA franchise. This is a starting shortlist — the names whose cards reliably draw demand. Rather than name specific card numbers or print runs (which shift by product and year), each entry links to live eBay listings so you see the actual cards for sale right now.

Current stars

• Jalen Brunson — the franchise point guard and captain. Drafted 33rd overall by Dallas in 2018, he signed with New York in 2022 free agency and quickly became the face of the modern roster. His 2018-19 rookies picture him as a Maverick; Knicks-uniform base cards and parallels start with 2022-23 product. Rookies and numbered parallels anchor the modern market.
• Karl-Anthony Towns — the All-Star stretch big, and the No. 1 overall pick of the 2015 draft. Acquired by New York ahead of the 2024-25 season, his 2015-16 rookies show Minnesota; his Knicks photo variations start with 2024-25 product. An established card following from his Timberwolves years carries over.
• Mikal Bridges — a two-way wing and Villanova running mate of Brunson’s, drafted 10th overall in the same 2018 class. His rookie-year cards picture Phoenix; Knicks-uniform cards begin with 2024-25 product, the season he was traded to New York. Steady demand and durable-star reputation make him a solid pickup.

All-time legends

• Patrick Ewing — the No. 1 overall pick in 1985 and the face of the 1990s Knicks for 15 seasons. An 11-time All-Star and Basketball Hall of Famer; his 1986-87 Fleer #32 rookie in high grade is the flagship chase.
• Walt “Clyde” Frazier — two-time champion (1970, 1973), seven-time All-Star, and a Basketball Hall of Famer; his 1969-70 Topps “tall boy” rookie is the foundational vintage Knick card.
• Willis Reed — team captain, 1970 NBA MVP, two-time Finals MVP, and a Basketball Hall of Famer; the heart of the 1970 and 1973 title teams, and the hero of the 1970 Finals “Game 7.” His rookie card is also the 1969-70 Topps tall-boy set.

How to buy

Buy the best condition you can afford, prefer graded copies for anything valuable, and stick to sellers with strong feedback and clear photos. The rails above open real listings — compare recent sold prices before you commit.

Chasing signatures instead? See the best New York Knicks autograph cards to collect for the on-card-vs-sticker breakdown and live signed listings for each star and legend.