New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson reacts after making a three point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans. Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Three More Knicks With Hall of Fame Potential

Originally posted on New York Knicks on SI
By Jeremy Brener | Last updated Sep 9, 2025 7:00 AM ET

The New York Knicks are proud to have Carmelo Anthony represent them in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, but it's only a matter of time before someone else from the historic franchise follows in his footsteps.

Here's a look at three players who could be successors to Anthony in the Hall of Fame:

Amar'e Stoudemire

Stoudemire is eligible for the Hall of Fame now after retiring from the NBA in 2016. He played with the Knicks from 2010-15, but his best years were with the Phoenix Suns from 2002-10.

Throughout his career, Stoudemire made six All-Star teams and the All-NBA team five times. It's certainly a strong enough resume that could be considered for the Hall of Fame, but it's far from a lock.

The more he ages, the likelier it is for Stoudemire to get in. Perhaps with Anthony's induction, Stoudemire could join him in a year or two.

Jalen Brunson

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson brings the ball up court against the Toronto Raptors Brad Penner-Imagn Images

It's going to be a while for Brunson to have a chance to enter the Hall of Fame considering he is still in his prime. The 29-year-old point guard is the star of the Knicks, one of the league's premier franchises.

If Brunson can find a way to continue playing at a high level for the Knicks throughout the duration of his contract, there is a good chance he could step into the Hall of Fame someday.

It may take some time, but Brunson is on the path of a Hall-of-Fame career if the next few years are reminiscent of what he's already been able to do in a Knicks uniform.

Karl-Anthony Towns

Towns isn't as likely as Stoudemire or Brunson, but he still has a shot. He's got a similar trajectory to Stoudemire with five All-Star appearances and three All-NBA honors (albeit, the Third team).

Towns turns 30 in November, so he doesn't have a ton of time to improve his resume, but a Knicks championship would go a long way towards getting him into the Hall of Fame as a former No. 1 overall pick and one of the league's top big men throughout his career.

This article first appeared on New York Knicks on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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