Latrell Sprewell vs. John Starks: Knicks Rankings Comparison
Explore John Starks and Latrell Sprewell career statistics with the New York Knicks and discover their all-time rankings in franchise history for both the regular season and the playoffs. See their standing side-by-side in key categories for both total numbers and per game averages, encompassing all games played with the team. Who ranks higher in franchise lore?
While the rankings of their overall NBA careers provide a broader context, here we zoom in on how Latrell Sprewell and John Starks truly stack up based solely on their time with the New York Knicks. This in-depth analysis goes beyond basic career numbers to provide a unique look at where they stand among the franchise's all-time greats.
Considering Latrell Sprewell's 5 seasons (1999 to 2003) and John Starks's 8 seasons (1991 to 1998) played specifically for the team, delve into a precise breakdown of their standing across every key statistical category—from scoring, rebounding, and assists to steals, blocks, triple-doubles, and specific points thresholds—encompassing both regular season and their complete playoff runs with the franchise. Our detailed tables provide side-by-side rankings and comparative values, offering the definitive data needed to assess their historical impact on the franchise.
First, review a concise summary of how they rank in Knicks history in the main categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks) for both total and per-game stats, and below, you can then explore in detail all their franchise stats and their historical rankings within the team's record books.
Latrell Sprewell vs. John Starks: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Latrell Sprewell | John Starks | Latrell Sprewell | John Starks | |
| Points | 21st | 12th | 11th | 4th |
| Rebounds | 52nd | 44th | 24th | 16th |
| Assists | 25th | 8th | 25th | 2nd |
| Steals | 12th | 7th | 11th | 3rd |
| Blocks | 49th | 51st | 17th | 30th |
| Years | 5 | 8 | 3 | 8 |
Latrell Sprewell vs. John Starks: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Latrell Sprewell | John Starks | Latrell Sprewell | John Starks | |
| Points | 19th | 45th | 9th | 28th |
| Rebounds | 118th | +150th | 47th | 95th |
| Assists | 39th | 33rd | 35th | 16th |
| Steals | 19th | 25th | 28th | 16th |
| Blocks | 114th | +150th | 54th | 98th |
Comparisons on this page: |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Knicks Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Latrell Sprewell | John Starks | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 21st | 12th | 9 | 6,284 vs. 8,489 | 2,205 |
| Rebounds | 52nd | 44th | 8 | 1,435 vs. 1,602 | 167 |
| Assists | 25th | 8th | 17 | 1,337 vs. 2,394 | 1,057 |
| Steals | 12th | 7th | 5 | 457 vs. 711 | 254 |
| Blocks | 49th | 51st | 2 | 88 vs. 84 | 4 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 64th | 45th | 19 | 243 vs. 315 | 72 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 25th | 21st | 4 | 1,192 vs. 1,287 | 95 |
| Field Goals Made | 23rd | 14th | 9 | 2,334 vs. 3,043 | 709 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 20th | 13th | 7 | 5,588 vs. 7,199 | 1,611 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 14th | 1st | 13 | 385 vs. 982 | 597 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 14th | 1st | 13 | 1,102 vs. 2,848 | 1,746 |
| Free Throws Made | 25th | 17th | 8 | 1,231 vs. 1,421 | 190 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 29th | 21st | 8 | 1,503 vs. 1,848 | 345 |
Games and Years: | Latrell Sprewell | John Starks | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 35th | 11th | 24 | 351 vs. 602 | 251 |
| Seasons | 36th | 14th | 22 | 5 vs. 8 | 3 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Latrell Sprewell | John Starks | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 15th | - | 3 vs. 0 | 3 | |
| 50+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Knicks Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Latrell Sprewell | John Starks | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 11th | 4th | 7 | 798 vs. 1,352 | 554 |
| Rebounds | 24th | 16th | 8 | 181 vs. 268 | 87 |
| Assists | 25th | 2nd | 23 | 118 vs. 392 | 274 |
| Steals | 11th | 3rd | 8 | 42 vs. 119 | 77 |
| Blocks | 17th | 30th | 13 | 12 vs. 8 | 4 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 17th | 21st | 4 | 39 vs. 37 | 2 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 12th | 5th | 7 | 142 vs. 231 | 89 |
| Field Goals Made | 12th | 7th | 5 | 290 vs. 446 | 156 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 11th | 6th | 5 | 698 vs. 1,057 | 359 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 24th | 1st | 23 | 17 vs. 175 | 158 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 22nd | 1st | 21 | 69 vs. 471 | 402 |
| Free Throws Made | 12th | 4th | 8 | 201 vs. 285 | 84 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 13th | 4th | 9 | 246 vs. 376 | 130 |
Games and Years: | Latrell Sprewell | John Starks | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 35th | 4th | 31 | 41 vs. 93 | 52 |
| Playoffs | 37th | 3rd | 34 | 3 vs. 8 | 5 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Latrell Sprewell | John Starks | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Knicks Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Latrell Sprewell | John Starks | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 19th | 45th | 26 | 17.90 vs. 14.10 | 3.80 |
| Rebounds per game | 118th | +150th | +32 | 4.09 vs. 2.66 | 1.43 |
| Assists per game | 39th | 33rd | 6 | 3.81 vs. 3.98 | 0.17 |
| Steals per game | 19th | 25th | 6 | 1.30 vs. 1.18 | 0.12 |
| Blocks per game | 114th | +150th | +36 | 0.25 vs. 0.14 | 0.11 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 139th | +150th | +11 | 0.69 vs. 0.52 | 0.17 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 69th | 140th | 71 | 3.40 vs. 2.14 | 1.26 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 19th | 58th | 39 | 6.65 vs. 5.05 | 1.59 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 10th | 54th | 44 | 15.92 vs. 11.96 | 3.96 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 50th | 21st | 29 | 1.10 vs. 1.63 | 0.53 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 50th | 19th | 31 | 3.14 vs. 4.73 | 1.59 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 29th | 73rd | 44 | 3.51 vs. 2.36 | 1.15 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 35th | 76th | 41 | 4.28 vs. 3.07 | 1.21 |
Knicks Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Latrell Sprewell | John Starks | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 9th | 28th | 19 | 19.46 vs. 14.54 | 4.93 |
| Rebounds per game | 47th | 95th | 48 | 4.41 vs. 2.88 | 1.53 |
| Assists per game | 35th | 16th | 19 | 2.88 vs. 4.22 | 1.34 |
| Steals per game | 28th | 16th | 12 | 1.02 vs. 1.28 | 0.26 |
| Blocks per game | 54th | 98th | 44 | 0.29 vs. 0.09 | 0.21 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 69th | 105th | 36 | 0.95 vs. 0.40 | 0.55 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 32nd | 53rd | 21 | 3.46 vs. 2.48 | 0.98 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 14th | 37th | 23 | 7.07 vs. 4.80 | 2.28 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 8th | 37th | 29 | 17.02 vs. 11.37 | 5.66 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 52nd | 5th | 47 | 0.41 vs. 1.88 | 1.47 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 47th | 8th | 39 | 1.68 vs. 5.06 | 3.38 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 6th | 31st | 25 | 4.90 vs. 3.06 | 1.84 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 9th | 32nd | 23 | 6.00 vs. 4.04 | 1.96 |
Note: the per game rankings on this page are among players with a minimum of 40 games played with the Knicks franchise for season stats, and 3 games for Playoff stats.