Amar'e Stoudemire
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
3
Honours
4
Covers
2
Records
Amar'e Stoudemire's career is marked by extraordinary achievements. He was the first player drafted straight out of high school to win NBA Rookie of the Year. His six All-Star selections and five All-NBA honors place him among the elite big men of his era. His 2010-11 season with the Knicks, where he finished second in MVP voting, is legendary, highlighted by nine consecutive 30-point games. In Israel, he won two championships and was named Finals MVP in 2020. His induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026 cements his legacy as one of the game's most dynamic players.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Inducted as part of the Class of 2026
International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
Inducted for his contributions to basketball and Jewish heritage
Israeli Citizenship
Naturalized as an Israeli citizen
Magazine Covers
SLAM Magazine
2005
The Future of the NBA
SLAM Magazine
2008
Amar'e: The Comeback
ESPN The Magazine
2010
Amare's New York
Dime Magazine
2011
STAT: Standing Tall
Records & Feats
First high school player to win NBA Rookie of the Year
Amar'e Stoudemire was the first player drafted directly out of high school to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award (2003).
Knicks franchise record: 9 consecutive 30-point games
In December 2010, Stoudemire scored 30 or more points in nine straight games for the New York Knicks, setting a franchise record.