Do not be fooled by the name: Derrick Rose is no longer a very good NBA player. The 2010-11 MVP is the latest on a long list of former all-stars acquired by the Knicks on the downside of their careers. (Think Antonio McDyess, Penny Hardaway, Steve Francis, Tracy McGrady and Amar’e Stoudemire.) Like the others,Continue reading “The Derrick Rose Trade: Business As Usual At the Garden”
Author Archives: Paul Knepper
Early Observations on the 2015-16 Knicks
The New York Knicks hope to turn a corner in the second season of the Phil Jackson/Derek Fisher era after a franchise worst 17-65 record in 2014-15. New York added eight new players in the offseason, including first-round draft picks Kristaps Porzingis and Jerian Grant, and Carmelo Anthony is back in the lineup after undergoingContinue reading “Early Observations on the 2015-16 Knicks”
Walt “Clyde” Frazier’s Top Ten Outfits of the 2014-15 Season
It was an atrocious season for the New York Knicks, but legendary broadcaster Walt “Clyde” Frazier was at the top of his game. The New York City fashion icon dazzled Knicks fans with his flamboyant formal wear. Honorable Mention: One of several pink entries Clyde sporting an Asian Fusion look Frazier looked stylish in thisContinue reading “Walt “Clyde” Frazier’s Top Ten Outfits of the 2014-15 Season”
Phil’s First Year Has Provided No Reason For Optimism
One year ago today, New York Knicks owner James Dolan served the team’s long-suffering fan base the latest version of his favorite dish, hope, with a side of nostalgia, when he hired Phil Jackson as team President. Sure, Jackson did not have any front office experience, but as Dolan was quick to point out, heContinue reading “Phil’s First Year Has Provided No Reason For Optimism”
Anthony Mason Has Always Been a Fighter
Former 13-year NBA veteran Anthony Mason is fighting for his life after suffering congestive heart failure and undergoing five heart procedures in recent days, according to Peter Vecsey. His oldest son, Mason Jr., told MSG Network’s Tina Cervasio on Saturday that his 48-year-old father is in stable condition. Mason, best known as the barrel-chested bruiserContinue reading “Anthony Mason Has Always Been a Fighter”
Brain Damage, Not Domestic Violence Will Hasten the NFL’s Downfall
The past week has been a public relations nightmare for the National Football League (NFL) and its commissioner, Roger Goodell. First, Goodell came under fire from social and mainstream media for his gross mishandling of a domestic violence incident involving former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice after a video surfaced showing Rice knocking hisContinue reading “Brain Damage, Not Domestic Violence Will Hasten the NFL’s Downfall”
New York Knicks’ Biggest Winners and Losers of the 2014 Offseason
Early Predictions for New York Knicks’ Starting Lineup
Realistic Expectations for Cleanthony Early’s Rookie Season With the Knicks
How Carmelo Anthony’s Past May Influence His Decision This Summer
Carmelo Anthony will have the opportunity to sign a maximum-salary contract for the third time in his career if he opts out of his current deal with the New York Knicks to become a free agent this summer, as expected. He cashed in on each of the previous two occasions, agreeing to deals with theContinue reading “How Carmelo Anthony’s Past May Influence His Decision This Summer”
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