The Knicks sat down with Henry Bibby to discuss his thoughts on the NBA, his career, and Black History Month.

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What was your favorite memory from your playing days in the NBA?
““Meeting so many players like Willis Reed, Walt Frazier, and Earl Monroe. I remember my relationships with Elgin Baylor, Pete Maravich, Dr. J, and Darryl Dawkins.”

What do you remember most about New York?
“The knowledge New Yorkers had of basketball. No fans are more knowledgeable than New York.”

Was it harder playing for or against the Knicks?
“I loved playing for the Knicks. I got to play during the Glory Years and got to play at the Garden.”

Who was the hardest player you ever had to defend? Defended you?
“I had to defend Walt Frazier and Earl Monroe in practice. Nate Archibald and Pete Maravich were hard to defend. Dean Meminger defended me well.”

What does Black History Month mean to you?
“So many black people paved the way. People like Arthur Ashe and Jackie Robinson made it happen for us in sports.”

Who are some of your heroes?
“Martin Luther King, W.E.B. DuBois, and Rosa Parks. They paved the way for black people to have equal rights and not have as much discrimination today. I don’t think athletes and young people are heroes.”

What advice would you give to today’s youth?
“Get an education. There’s always a place in society for someone with an education. There’s so much we can acquire. Use your brain so you can survive in this world.”