Seven years ago, my father and I realized that our relationship was extremely unique, especially in the African-American community. He raised me to not only understand the fundamentals of basketball and to try to be a player with a high basketball IQ, but he wanted me to understand that my image and my name meant more than stats.

The Knicks signed Houston to a contract of which terms were not disclosed. New York Knicks
In 1996 after his rookie contract expired Houston signed as a free agent with the New York Knicks for whom he played for the next nine seasons. However he was cut before the end of the preseason without appearing in a game.

Allan Wade Houston (born April 20 1971) is a retired American professional basketball player for the NBA and currently the Assistant General Manager for the New York Knicks. He was one of the top 3-point shooters in the NBA until a knee injury forced him to retire.