by Paul Knepper Ever see footage or hear a sports fan waxing poetic about a classic sporting event and find yourself wishing you could have been there in person, taking in the sights and sounds, riding the emotions of the crowd? Suspend belief with me for a moment and assume you could travel space andContinue reading “Top 20 Sporting Events I Wish I Had Attended”
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Darius is Dreaming
by Paul Knepper University of Michigan point guard Darius Morris confirmed yesterday that he will remain in the NBA draft. The sophomore point guard was Michigan’s best player last season and nearly led the Wolverines to a second round upset over Duke in the NCAA tournament. He has an NBA body, great talent and hasContinue reading “Darius is Dreaming”
Kiper vs. McShay
The NFL draft is underway and that means ESPN’s two prominent draft analysts Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay will undoubtedly be engaging in heated debates over the next few days. If you’ve ever noticed, they’re never in the same place at the same time. That’s because they would likely tear each others heads offContinue reading “Kiper vs. McShay”
Artest Then and Now
by Paul Knepper Tuesday afternoon Lakers forward Ron Artest was named this year’s recipient of the NBA’s J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award. I know that sounds like a headline from The Onion, but it’s no joke. The citizenship award is presented annually by the Professional Basketball Writers Association and is named for the second commissionerContinue reading “Artest Then and Now”
D’Antoni’s the Guy
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”
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”
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