John Starks

Cross-checked Starks's official NBA and Knicks profiles, the Knicks' account of 'The Dunk,' 1994 Finals records, Sixth Man of the Year history, and verified archived box scores. The five center his iconic playoff authorship while preserving his scoring, playmaking, and three-point peaks across both starting and reserve roles.

1. #1. Starks delivered 12 points, nine assists, three rebounds, two steals, and the iconic left-handed baseline dunk over Chicago's help defense in the final minute as New York won 96–91 in 1993 Eastern finals Game 2. Knicks history: John Starks authors 'The Dunk' · NBA official Bulls–Knicks East finals Game 2 box score
2. #2. Starks scored 27 points, made five threes, and added eight assists and two steals as New York beat Houston 86–84 in 1994 Finals Game 6, coming within Hakeem Olajuwon's last-second block of winning the championship. NBA archive: the 1994 Finals and Olajuwon's Game 6 block · NBA official Rockets–Knicks Finals Game 6 box score
3. #3. Starks matched his career high with 39 points and set a personal best with 13 assists, adding five rebounds while shooting 13-of-21 in New York's 124–116 overtime win over Charlotte. NBA profile: John Starks career scoring and assist highs · NBA official Hornets–Knicks box score
4. #4. Starks set his NBA career high with nine three-pointers, scoring 32 points on 10-of-18 shooting as New York won 115–112 at Milwaukee, reinforcing his standing as the Knicks' then career leader in made threes. Knicks profile: Starks's franchise three-point legacy · NBA official Knicks–Bucks box score
5. #5. During his Sixth Man of the Year season, Starks erupted for 31 points off the bench, made 12 free throws, and added five assists and two steals as New York edged Indiana 110–107. NBA season review: Starks wins 1997 Sixth Man of the Year · NBA official Pacers–Knicks box score

Reviewed through 2026-07-18