Patrick Ewing vs. Latrell Sprewell: Knicks Rankings Comparison
Explore Latrell Sprewell and Patrick Ewing 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 Patrick Ewing and Latrell Sprewell 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 Patrick Ewing's 15 seasons (1986 to 2000) and Latrell Sprewell's 5 seasons (1999 to 2003) 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.
Patrick Ewing vs. Latrell Sprewell: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Patrick Ewing | Latrell Sprewell | Patrick Ewing | Latrell Sprewell | |
| Points | 1st | 21st | 1st | 11th |
| Rebounds | 1st | 52nd | 1st | 24th |
| Assists | 12th | 25th | 5th | 25th |
| Steals | 1st | 12th | 2nd | 11th |
| Blocks | 1st | 49th | 1st | 17th |
| Years | 15 | 5 | 13 | 3 |
Patrick Ewing vs. Latrell Sprewell: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Patrick Ewing | Latrell Sprewell | Patrick Ewing | Latrell Sprewell | |
| Points | 6th | 19th | 8th | 9th |
| Rebounds | 11th | 118th | 5th | 47th |
| Assists | 109th | 38th | 54th | 35th |
| Steals | 45th | 19th | 38th | 28th |
| Blocks | 1st | 113rd | 1st | 54th |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Knicks Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Patrick Ewing | Latrell Sprewell | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 1st | 21st | 20 | 23,665 vs. 6,284 | 17,381 |
| Rebounds | 1st | 52nd | 51 | 10,759 vs. 1,435 | 9,324 |
| Assists | 12th | 25th | 13 | 2,088 vs. 1,337 | 751 |
| Steals | 1st | 12th | 11 | 1,061 vs. 457 | 604 |
| Blocks | 1st | 49th | 48 | 2,758 vs. 88 | 2,670 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 2nd | 63rd | 61 | 2,568 vs. 243 | 2,325 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 1st | 25th | 24 | 8,191 vs. 1,192 | 6,999 |
| Field Goals Made | 1st | 23rd | 22 | 9,260 vs. 2,334 | 6,926 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 1st | 20th | 19 | 18,224 vs. 5,588 | 12,636 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 132nd | 14th | 118 | 19 vs. 385 | 366 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 101st | 14th | 87 | 122 vs. 1,102 | 980 |
| Free Throws Made | 1st | 24th | 23 | 5,126 vs. 1,231 | 3,895 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 1st | 29th | 28 | 6,904 vs. 1,503 | 5,401 |
Games and Years: | Patrick Ewing | Latrell Sprewell | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 1st | 34th | 33 | 1,039 vs. 351 | 688 |
| Seasons | 1st | 36th | 35 | 15 vs. 5 | 10 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Patrick Ewing | Latrell Sprewell | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 1st | 15th | 14 | 30 vs. 3 | 27 |
| 50+ point games | 4th | - | 2 vs. 0 | 2 | |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Knicks Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Patrick Ewing | Latrell Sprewell | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 1st | 11th | 10 | 2,787 vs. 798 | 1,989 |
| Rebounds | 1st | 24th | 23 | 1,413 vs. 181 | 1,232 |
| Assists | 5th | 25th | 20 | 271 vs. 118 | 153 |
| Steals | 2nd | 11th | 9 | 121 vs. 42 | 79 |
| Blocks | 1st | 17th | 16 | 299 vs. 12 | 287 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 2nd | 17th | 15 | 332 vs. 39 | 293 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 1st | 12th | 11 | 1,081 vs. 142 | 939 |
| Field Goals Made | 1st | 12th | 11 | 1,096 vs. 290 | 806 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 1st | 11th | 10 | 2,328 vs. 698 | 1,630 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 35th | 24th | 11 | 8 vs. 17 | 9 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 36th | 22nd | 14 | 22 vs. 69 | 47 |
| Free Throws Made | 1st | 12th | 11 | 587 vs. 201 | 386 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 1st | 13th | 12 | 814 vs. 246 | 568 |
Games and Years: | Patrick Ewing | Latrell Sprewell | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 1st | 35th | 34 | 135 vs. 41 | 94 |
| Playoffs | 1st | 37th | 36 | 13 vs. 3 | 10 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Patrick Ewing | Latrell Sprewell | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 3rd | - | 2 vs. 0 | 2 | |
| 50+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Knicks Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Patrick Ewing | Latrell Sprewell | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 6th | 19th | 13 | 22.78 vs. 17.90 | 4.87 |
| Rebounds per game | 11th | 118th | 107 | 10.36 vs. 4.09 | 6.27 |
| Assists per game | 109th | 38th | 71 | 2.01 vs. 3.81 | 1.80 |
| Steals per game | 45th | 19th | 26 | 1.02 vs. 1.30 | 0.28 |
| Blocks per game | 1st | 113rd | 112 | 2.65 vs. 0.25 | 2.40 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 19th | 138th | 119 | 2.47 vs. 0.69 | 1.78 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 5th | 69th | 64 | 7.88 vs. 3.40 | 4.49 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 4th | 19th | 15 | 8.91 vs. 6.65 | 2.26 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 7th | 10th | 3 | 17.54 vs. 15.92 | 1.62 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 146th | 50th | 96 | 0.02 vs. 1.10 | 1.08 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 150th | 49th | 101 | 0.12 vs. 3.14 | 3.02 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 7th | 29th | 22 | 4.93 vs. 3.51 | 1.43 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 5th | 35th | 30 | 6.64 vs. 4.28 | 2.36 |
Knicks Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Patrick Ewing | Latrell Sprewell | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 8th | 9th | 1 | 20.64 vs. 19.46 | 1.18 |
| Rebounds per game | 5th | 47th | 42 | 10.47 vs. 4.41 | 6.05 |
| Assists per game | 54th | 35th | 19 | 2.01 vs. 2.88 | 0.87 |
| Steals per game | 38th | 28th | 10 | 0.90 vs. 1.02 | 0.13 |
| Blocks per game | 1st | 54th | 53 | 2.21 vs. 0.29 | 1.92 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 13th | 69th | 56 | 2.46 vs. 0.95 | 1.51 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 2nd | 32nd | 30 | 8.01 vs. 3.46 | 4.54 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 6th | 14th | 8 | 8.12 vs. 7.07 | 1.05 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 7th | 8th | 1 | 17.24 vs. 17.02 | 0.22 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 73rd | 52nd | 21 | 0.06 vs. 0.41 | 0.36 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 80th | 47th | 33 | 0.16 vs. 1.68 | 1.52 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 12th | 6th | 6 | 4.35 vs. 4.90 | 0.55 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 8th | 9th | 1 | 6.03 vs. 6.00 | 0.03 |
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.