The NBA 2K18 All-Time All-Snub Team

NBA2K18’s addition of all-time teams is an exciting new feature to the game that will give fans the opportunity to play with their favorite franchise’s greatest players on next generation consoles. Much in the same way I only look forward to WWE games to play with wrestlers from my childhood, I can’t wait to score 50 with New York Knicks legend John Starks.
However, as these “all-time” lists usually go, 2K’s Knicks roster is rife for debate. Does Kristaps Porzinigs deserve to be on the team? How is Bernard King only rated at 89? Where is Latrell Spewell?
Since the Carmelo Anthony trade rumors to have died, and there isn’t much else going on, here’s a list of the snubbed Knicks who should have missed the team.
The Starters:

G: Jeremy Lin (Rating: 99) [during Peak Linsanity]
Linsanity was the most exciting time I can recall watching the Knicks since their 1999 NBA Finals run. In the 10 games where he reached his peak of Linsanity, he averaged 24.6 points and 9.2 assists per game on 49.7 percent shooting with two Sports Illustrated covers and one spell-binding game winner.
We all knew it wasn’t sustainable, but it was magical to watch and was probably the last time Knicks fans were unified in their excitement for the team.
The Linsanity version of Jeremy Lin would rival NBA Live’s “roster player” in his ability to dominate. He’d arguably be the most anticipated player in 2K18 game next to Hoodie Melo.

G: Jamal Crawford (Rating: 85)
Knicks fans forget the time Jamal Crawford was a prized free agency acquisition and dedicated crunch time performer. Watching Crawford wasn’t always enjoyable, but much like today, when he was hot, he seemed un-guardable.
From his incredible handle to shooting from near half-court before Stephen Curry made that part of his repertoire, Crawford was one of the few exciting parts of the mid-2000 Knicks.

F: Latrell Sprewell (Rating: 92)
Latrell Sprewell doesn’t need elaborating on as to why he’s on this team. His omission from the all-time team is the most puzzling one there is, and it seems like an oversight by 2K. With all due respect, Sprewell certainly should be there over Mark Jackson.
The man who led the Knicks in scoring during the run to the 1999 NBA Finals should have been an easy inclusion.

F: David Lee (87)
David Lee was a fan favorite who received early comparisons to Charles Oakley due to his propensity for rebounds and garbage buckets, and his lunch pail persona. Over the years, those comparisons were quickly dropped as Lee proved himself to be an efficient scorer who did the best he could despite being overmatched playing center.
Still, he flourished into an All-Star out West, and was a major part of the Golden State Warrior’s resurgence.

F/C: Anthony Mason (84)
If Sprewell was the biggest snub on the 2K All-time team, Mason was the second. Though he wasn’t an all-star, he was the heart and soul of the mid 90s Knicks. He encapsulated everything New Yorkers loved about that team and will forever be remembered as a Knicks legend. His style of play Knick fans remember him for may not translate well to NBA2K, but when he left the Knicks he actually did develop into a better offensive player with the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat.
Bench:

G: Derek Harper (83)
Derek Harper is one of the more under-appreciated New York Knicks from the mid-90s that was just as critical for their success. Harper was a borderline All-Star earlier in his career on the Dallas Mavericks, but when he was traded to the Knicks, he was on the tail end of his career.
It didn’t matter for the Knicks, though, because his numbers paled in comparison to the superb way he controlled the ball at point and brought fierce defense to the Knicks’ backcourt. Tasked with defending Jordan during the Knicks legendary rivalry with the Bulls, it was probably his takedown of Jo Jo English that Knicks fans will remember most fondly.

G: Stephon Marbury (91)
Before Carmelo Anthony, Stephon Marbury was one of the most polarizing All-Stars whom Knick fans have struggled watching. Though superbly gifted — and perhaps the most gifted Knicks scorer I’d seen at that point — the Marbury era was a dark time for the Knicks due to off-court drama and a poorly constructed rosters by Isiah Thomas.
That doesn’t matter for the purposes of this team, though, because Marbury is the kind of player who’s tailor made for a video game since it’s just his skill you are dealing with and not anything else.

F: Larry Johnson (88)
Though LJ was a staple of the late 90’s Knicks, very few fans would consider him better than any of the forwards listed on 2K’s team. When he was traded to the Knicks, his back injuries dramatically altered his game from being a ferocious dunker into a midrange threat.
Knicks fans still loved watching his soft touch in the post, and above-average shooting from beyond the arc. His four-point shot in the playoffs against the Indiana Pacers will forever preserve him in Knicks lore, but beyond that, he was locker room leader who always gave it his all during a 10-year career that was cut short by injuries.

F: Al Harrington (85)
Al Harrington’s Knick career didn’t last too long, and occurred at a time when the franchise’s only hope was waiting for LeBron James to make his decision. Very few fans cared much about the meaningless games the Knicks played out waiting for James’ impending free agency, but while he was a Knick, Harrington put up some impressive games.
Harrington actually averaged 18.9 points per game as a Knick, and regularly was the team’s best performer during his two years in New York. Considering most of this came off the bench, it’s still impressive despite there not being any other real scoring options on the team.
He’s the kind of guy that just seems to love balling, as he’s still out there today dominating Ice Cube’s BIG3 league.

F/C: Marcus Camby (87)
Marcus Camby had the precarious position of replacing beloved fan favorite Charles Oakley. Though he clashed with Jeff Van Gundy early on in his Knicks career, he developed into an athletic force that propelled the Knicks past the days of stagnant offense.
Very few fans were pleased when Camby was traded for Antonio McDyess, and looking back now, it’s still a tough pill to swallow considering how solid of a career Camby had after being traded.
Did we miss anyone, New York Knicks fans? Hit the comments section and let us know!
