by Paul Knepper I’ve spent the past 24 hours reflecting on the Knicks season that came to a bitter end at the hands of the Boston Celtics Sunday night and there’s one image that sums it up for me. It’s not Amar’e standing in front of the Garden, arms spread wide, embracing the challenge ofContinue reading “D’Antoni’s the Guy”
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Pink Clyde
The Knicks didn’t look very smooth in Game 3 of their series against the Celtics Friday night, but Clyde sure did. The legendary point guard always stepped up his game in the post-season, so you had to know he was going to dig deep into his eclectic wardrobe for the first playoff game at theContinue reading “Pink Clyde”
Who is the Most Exciting Young Player in the NBA?
It’s NBA playoff time, when legends are born. Some young players are taking the opportunity to cement their reputations as superstars in the league. Kevin Durant won his second consecutive scoring title this season at the age of 22 and continued to sizzle, dropping 41 points in the Thunder’s Game 1 victory over Denver. TeammateContinue reading “Who is the Most Exciting Young Player in the NBA?”
Kobe’s Slur Wasn’t Enough
by Paul Knepper After being assessed a technical foul during a game against the Spurs Tuesday night Kobe Bryant was caught on camera mouthing “fucking faggot” at referee Bennie Adams. I won’t take the sting out of it by replacing those words with “homophobic slur,” or censoring video of the incident as many news sourcesContinue reading “Kobe’s Slur Wasn’t Enough”
NBA Regular Season Awards
The NBA regular season has come to an end and it’s time to break down the end of year awards. As always, let me know what you think. Rookie of the Year Winner: Blake Griffin This is the easiest ROY vote in a long time. The most explosive player in the league averaged 22.4 pointsContinue reading “NBA Regular Season Awards”
Clyde’s Most Stylish Looks of the Season
Walt “Clyde” Frazier retired from the NBA over 30 years ago and he’s still the coolest cat in New York City. The Knicks’ commentator is a maestro on the mic and his impeccable sense of style is as sharp as ever. Here’s a look at Clyde’s top five outfits from this season, plus some bonusContinue reading “Clyde’s Most Stylish Looks of the Season”
Caray’s Cubbies
There’s no better way to kickoff a new baseball season than by reminiscing about the late Harry Caray. Here’s a classic quote from the legendary announcer about his beloved Cubs. “What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series?” No cubs
50 Most Shocking Moments in Sports
by Paul Knepper Over the past twenty-five years there have been numerous incidents in sports that completely floored us, from an untimely death, to a gruesome injury, to a stunning upset, to the simply bizarre. Many of these moments have become universal experiences, memories shared by sports fans every where. As you head towards theContinue reading “50 Most Shocking Moments in Sports”
Arvydas Heads to the Hall
by Paul Knepper This afternoon the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced its class of 2011 and I’m happy to say that one of my all-time favorite players, Arvydas Sabonis, is one of the inductees. Joining Sabonis in the class of 2011 are: five-time NBA All-Star and member of the 1992 Dream Team, ChisContinue reading “Arvydas Heads to the Hall”
Kings, Royals and the Mayor
by Paul Knepper Kevin Johnson was one of the elite point guards in the NBA during the early to mid 1990’s, a natural leader known for his quickness, precision passing and efficient shooting. He made three All-Star games as a member of the Phoenix Suns and joined Oscar Roberston and Isiah Thomas as the onlyContinue reading “Kings, Royals and the Mayor”
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