It was during this time that Childs helped lead the New York Knicks to the NBA Eastern Conference championship in 1999. He led the team in assists (6.1 per game) as a starter during the 1996–97 season, and was a valuable contributor off the bench during his next four years with the team. A visible figure in the New York media, he also represented the Knicks on the 1998–99 NBA All-Interview Team and won the New York Press Photographers Association's 2000 "Good Guy Award" for his involvement with several charities and youth basketball programs.
During this time frame, Childs was instrumental in helping the New York Knicks win the NBA Eastern Conference championship in 1999. He led the team in assists (6.1 per game) as a starter during the 1996–97 season and contributed significantly off the bench for his next four years with the team. A prominent figure in New York media, he also earned recognition on the 1998–99 NBA All-Interview Team and received the "Good Guy Award" from the New York Press Photographers Association in 2000.