10 best undrafted NBA players of all time

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22 JUN 1994: NEW YORK KNICK JOHN STARKS #3, DRIBBLES AROUND HOUSTON ROCKET HAKEEM OLAJUWON (LEFT) AS ROCKET VERNON MAXWELL PURSUES DURING THE SECOND QUARTER OF GAME 7 IN THE NBA CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE SUMMIT IN HOUSTON. Mandatory Credit: Allsport/ALLSPORT /

Best undrafted NBA players of all-time: 3. John Starks

1x NBA All-Star (1994), 1x NBA Sixth Man of the Year (1997), 1x NBA All-Defensive second team (1993)

In 1988, Starks was signed by the Warriors as an undrafted free agent. After playing sparingly as a rookie, he spent time in the Continental Basketball Association and World Basketball League.

Starks rejoined the NBA in 1990, signing with the New York Knicks. His role gradually increased until he became a starter in 1992. During the 1993-94 season, he made his first All-Star team, averaging a career-high 19.0 points, 5.9 assists, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.6 steals.

He scored 19+ points in five consecutive games in the 1994 NBA Finals, including a 27-point performance in Game 4.

After spending four seasons as a starter, Starks transitioned to the bench for the 1996-97 season. He did not miss a beat, as he won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award.

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