There were butterflies, otherwise, you're not really ready to play. The locker room, I remember, was quiet and we were very focused… — John Starks Copy Share Image
Coach [Pat] Riley's record speaks for itself. What makes him so special is he is a coach clearly concerned about winning. His… — John Starks Copy Share Image
I think when you saw this year's playoffs, Miami and Detroit have a pretty fierce rivalry now. Also, the Suns and San Antonio look… — John Starks Copy Share Image
Not having a father helping you grow into manhood and teaching you those things about how to be a man hurts. It hurt my… — John Starks Copy Share Image
Playing with John Stockton and Karl Malone was great. It was obviously a thrill to play with.Those two were committed to winning and were… — John Starks Copy Share Image
Michael Jordan makes you bring your game to another level. That's why I loved competing against him. — John Starks Copy Share Image
I only had one year of eligibility and I wasn't getting many offers from other schools. I jumped on it to make a mark.… — John Starks Copy Share Image
You look at the assistant coaches under [Pat Riley] that played and they have become prosperous within this game. It triples all the way… — John Starks Copy Share Image
Pit Riley had a lasting effect on us as players and the coaching staff. — John Starks Copy Share Image
He was a great individual. People that don't know Patrick [Ewing] and only see what they read in the paper don't know this is… — John Starks Copy Share Image
There were butterflies, otherwise, you're not really ready to play. The locker room, I remember, was quiet and we were very focused on playing… — John Starks Copy Share Image
New York is a different breed than any other city there is. Media can be very hard on you at times, but [Patrick Ewing]… — John Starks Copy Share Image
I want to thank all the fans for their support over the years. Keep supporting the Knicks, we're moving in the right direction here… — John Starks Copy Share Image
![“Coach [Pat] Riley's record speaks for itself. What makes him so special is he is a coach clearly concerned about winning. His whole thinking when he wakes up every day is how can I make this team [ New York Knicks] more focused and going through 82 games during the regular season and the playoffs.” quote by John Starks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e24/john-starks-17467_coaches_coach-pat-riley-s-record-speaks-for-itse_2823051.jpg)
![“You look at the assistant coaches under [Pat Riley] that played and they have become prosperous within this game. It triples all the way down from the assistant players to the coaches. Patrick Ewing went into coaching as well as myself.” quote by John Starks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/772/john-starks-17467_assistant-coaches_you-look-at-the-assistant-coaches-under_574021.jpg)
![“He was a great individual. People that don't know Patrick [Ewing] and only see what they read in the paper don't know this is a man of great integrity, love for his teammates, and love for this organization.” quote by John Starks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/473/john-starks-17467_and-love_he-was-a-great-individual-people-that-do_659650.jpg)
![“New York is a different breed than any other city there is. Media can be very hard on you at times, but [Patrick Ewing] did handle it like a man. He was able to prosper in that whole atmosphere.” quote by John Starks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/983/john-starks-17467_able_new-york-is-a-different-breed-than-any-o_958697.jpg)
