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John Starks Retired

Guard · New York Knicks · 6'3", 190 lb · Drafted 1988
Retired greatNew York Knicks
In short

John Starks is a retired guard best known with the New York Knicks. From bagging groceries to Knicks folk hero. Career averages: 12.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.

Scoring map · John’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 32% · Top of key 3 13%
Rim — 32% of scoring, 27% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 12% of scoring, 12% of shotsTop of key 3 — 13% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 11% of scoring, 11% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 12% of shotsMid-range (R) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shots
  • Rim32%
  • Top of key 313%
  • Wing 3 (L)12%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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John Starks is a retired NBA guard. From bagging groceries to Knicks folk hero.

He averaged 12.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists over his career.

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Career avg
12.5 ppg
Guard
Rebounds
2.5 rpg
career
Assists
3.6 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

John Starks is a retired guard, most associated with the New York Knicks.

From bagging groceries to Knicks folk hero.

He retired with career averages of 12.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Career

From bagging groceries to Knicks folk hero.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired guard and New York Knicks name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Retired standout · guard
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
74/100
Scoring69
Playmaking53
Rebounding44
Perimeter D54
Rim protection26
Spacing56
Athleticism66
Clutch56
RetiredNew York Knicks
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The career

From bagging groceries to Knicks folk hero.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
12.5
per game
Career RPG
2.5
per game
Career APG
3.6
per game

Where he sits in history

CareerFrom bagging groceries to Knicks folk hero.

Hardware

NBA All-Star
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A retired guard and New York Knicks name.

John Starks's career is complete: From bagging groceries to Knicks folk hero.

Contract

Status
Retired
Bottom line

A memorable pro — a standout with the New York Knicks.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were John Starks's career averages?

John Starks averaged 12.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.

Is John Starks in the Hall of Fame?

John Starks is a retired guard and a notable pro, though not currently a Hall of Fame inductee.