Ive seen some players come and go who had more talent but they didnt play as hard they didnt work as hard and they didnt care as much as John does. -Dave Checketts Knicks President. Knicks fans loved John Starks. He was one of those guys who electrified the Garden. Whether it was shooting the three or dunking over Michael Jordan John Starks will go down as one of the most beloved Knicks of all time. John also led the Knicks to an Eastern Conference Championship in 1994. Legendary Knicks guard John Starks has personally hand-signed this 8x10 photo of his famed The Dunk. It includes a Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity.