New York Knicks: Top 10 NBA Draft picks in franchise history

4. Bill Bradley (SF) — Territorial pick in 1965 NBA Draft

Career stats (with the Knicks):  742 GP, 12.4 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 3.4 APG, 0.7 STL, 0.2 BLK, 44.8 FG%, 84.0 FT%

The Princeton graduate was a territorial selection of the New York Knicks back in 1965 and served as a key member of the team’s only two NBA championships.

During his 10 years in the league, all with New York, Bradley made one All-Star team in 1973 while averaging 12.3 points per game his entire career.

Bradley’s superior intellect on and off the court made him a fan favorite as he would transcend from his playing career to a life in politics. Bradley served as a United States senator representing New Jersey from 1979-97.

“Dollar Bill,” as he was affectionately nicknamed, released a book titled “Life on the Run” back in 1995 detailing 20 days in a pro basketball season that gave unique insight to the life of the infamous 1970s Knicks.

The Hall-of-Famer can be seen on occasion taking in a Knicks game today in support of former teammate and current Knicks team president Phil Jackson. His No. 24 jersey hangs in the rafters to this day at Madison Square Garden.