New York Knicks All-Defensive players
13 players
13 players won the All-Defensive in a season with the New York Knicks. Dave DeBusschere did it the most, 6 times (1968-69 to 1973-74). On a roster now: OG Anunoby.
| Player | Pos | Seasons | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave DeBusschere | — | 1968-69 to 1973-74 | 6 |
| Walt Frazier | — | 1968-69 to 1970-71, 1972-73, 1974-75 | 5 |
| Charles Oakley | PF | 1993-94, 1997-98 | 2 |
| Patrick Ewing | C | 1988-89, 1991-92 | 2 |
| Walt Frazier (tie) | — | 1971-72, 1973-74 | 2 |
| OG Anunoby | F | 2025-26 | 1 |
| Tyson Chandler (tie) | — | 2012-13 | 1 |
| Tyson Chandler | C | 2011-12 | 1 |
| John Starks | G | 1992-93 | 1 |
| Patrick Ewing (tie) | — | 1987-88 | 1 |
| Micheal Ray Richardson | — | 1980-81 | 1 |
| Micheal Ray Richardson (tie) | — | 1979-80 | 1 |
| Willis Reed | — | 1969-70 | 1 |
A winner counts for a club when he played for it in the season he won, the Immaculate Grid's rule. Award lists from Wikipedia. Seasons are on file in full from 1993-94; before that only some of the stars are, so an older name can be missing.