NBA All-Star & Knicks Legend; Knicks Front Office Executive; Author of "John Starks: My Life"

New York, NY, USA
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John Starks Biography

John Starks is recognized as a significant figure in New York Knicks history, known for his role as a shooting guard and his impact at Madison Square Garden. Starks' journey to the NBA is often cited as an underdog story in professional basketball. Despite playing only one year of high school basketball and attending four colleges in four years, he developed his skills and attracted the attention of NBA scouts. After going undrafted, Starks had a brief tenure with the Golden State Warriors and played in the Continental Basketball Association and World Basketball League, earning All-Star honors in both leagues. His opportunity with the Knicks arose after a notable tryout, during which an injury prevented the team from releasing him, ultimately securing his place on the roster.

Starks became the starting shooting guard and played eight seasons with the Knicks. During his tenure, he was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team, selected as an NBA All-Star, and received the league's Sixth Man of the Year Award. Starks holds the franchise record for three-point field goals and was the first player in NBA history to make 200 three-pointers in a season. He averaged 14.1 points per game and remains among the Knicks' all-time leaders in points, assists, and steals.

Starks is widely known for "The Dunk," a pivotal play during the Eastern Conference Finals against Chicago, and for his contributions to the Knicks' run to the NBA Finals. He has received recognition for his character off the court, including the Hank Iba Citizen Athlete Award and the "Good Guy" Award from the New York Press Photographers Association.

Following his retirement from professional basketball, Starks has remained active within the Knicks organization and the New York basketball community. He has served as Alumni and Fan Development Advisor for the Knicks and appears as a pre- and post-game analyst on MSG Network's Knicks coverage. Starks is also the author of the autobiography "John Starks: My Life."

Starks established the John Starks Foundation, which provides scholarships to college-bound students in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, and hosts an annual celebrity golf tournament to support the foundation's 3-Point Scholarship. His career trajectory from undrafted player to NBA All-Star is frequently referenced in discussions about perseverance and determination in professional sports. As an entrepreneur and community leader, Starks continues to contribute to basketball and youth development initiatives.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/18/2026.

John Starks Videos

John Starks' message to Knicks ahead of NBA Finals

John Starks' message to Knicks ahead of NBA Finals

Former New York Knicks guard John Starks may no longer play on the court but he understands what it takes to be a champion.

John Starks on “The Dunk,” how “Go New York Go”

John Starks on “The Dunk,” how “Go New York Go”

John Starks Latrell Sprewell MSG Organist Ray Castoldi and Kith Founder Ronnie Fieg talk about one of the most influential decades.

Knicks legend John Starks reflects on franchise's first championship

Knicks legend John Starks reflects on franchise's first championship

Knicks legend John Starks reflects on franchise's first championship since 1973.

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John Starks is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book John Starks for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. John Starks generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shawn Harper, Muggsy Bogues, Darryl Strawberry, Phil Ford and Nancy Kerrigan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Starks for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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