This Means A Lot. I'm Being Recognized

Pat Riley, Dave Checketts And Ernie Grunfeld - They Brought The Knicks Back To The Glory Days. It Started With Rick Pitino. We Took Our First Step With Him, Making The Playoffs. When Pat Came In We Just Kicked The Door Open.

Every Time When They Would Call My Name I Kept Hearing 'new York Knicks' Instead Of 'seattle Supersonics.

I've Been To The Hall Of Fame Many Times, In Grade School And High School. I Had Field Trips To The Hall Of Fame And Taking Tours Of It. I Just Never Thought About That One Day I Possibly Might Be In It. I Think It'd Be Great.

I Think The People Here In New York Appreciated What I Brought To The Table, And They Showed It When I Retired By The Way They Came Out And Supported Me, And It Meant A Lot To Me. It Made Me Feel Like I Am A Part Of This City, And I Will Remain A Part Of This City.

Everybody Always Thinks The Grass Is Always Greener.