OG Anunoby’s unreal plus-minus making ‘life a lot easier’ for Knicks
Plus-minus is relatively new when you consider the history of the NBA. This number was first recorded in the 1996-97 season, and the king of this statistic was Tim Duncan, who never stopped winning with the Spurs and finished with a career plus 10,000. This is a great indicator of impact and addresses the important […]
The Knicks shining success is a feel-good moment when New York City needs it most
In the gloomy weather of late January, with Gotham facing multiple political issues and sports fans licking their wounds from disappointing seasons for the Giants and Jets, the Knicks are giving New Yorkers a reason to cheer and hope. There is. The team is completely destroyed, crushing the Denver Nuggets on Thursday with a blowout […]
Knicks’ success doesn’t happen without Tom Thibodeau
Like me, if you listen to Tom Thibodeau long enough, you wonder if there was ever a moment when he sat back and celebrated his accomplishments. After all, God also rested on the seventh day. But as the coach often repeats in his book, Mindsetism, it's hard to relax when “everything is a concern.” So […]
Knicks rip defending champion Nuggets as OG Anunoby shines
The Knicks are officially on the upswing. Perhaps a steam roll would be more appropriate. Just ask the defending champion. The Knicks' most recent opponents were, on paper, their toughest opponents. And they beat the Nuggets again Thursday, 122-84, with an inspired performance from OG Anunoby and further evidence from Jalen Brunson that fans disrespected […]
Jalen Brunson chided by Knicks teammate after ‘weak’ dunk
The Knicks bench realized they were about to witness a niche moment in team history and quickly stood up. OG Anunoby's face lit up and he suddenly broke into a big smile. Jalen Brunson, a diminutive 6-foot-2 point guard, did just that. At 6:46 of the third quarter on Thursday, Knicks' Face made a fast […]
Knicks’ dismantling of Nuggets shows they’re legit
If you're a fan, you might get something like this from time to time, right? You can see how the team is performing at its best. You can catch this show before it's sold out in a building that's been eager to showcase its acoustics for years. And you can see, hear and feel all […]
Knicks target Bruce Brown can ‘fit anywhere’
As the Knicks investigate potential additions before the trade deadline, they are certainly anticipating how each target will fit with the team. Bruce Brown is adaptable, according to several former teammates. “I think he can fit on any team,” Nuggets guard Christian Braun said Thursday before the Knicks' 122-84 blowout win at the Garden. “coach […]
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson won’t start All-Star Game after fan-vote snub
Fans disappointed Jalen Brunson. Brunson was voted out over Tyrese Haliburton and Damian Lillard for the two starting spots in the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, largely because fans, who accounted for 50 percent of the final tally, chose the Knicks point guard as the Eastern He was ranked fifth among backcourt players in the conference. […]
Josh Hart OK with new Knicks’ role now: ‘You got to sacrifice’
Josh Hart is still not shy about hating his role with the Knicks, especially the lack of use in the offense outside of transition and catch-and-shoot opportunities. It's not ideal and it's not what he envisioned. He still balks at his opinion that he's a power forward. “Damn, that’s not true,” he repeated Thursday. “I'm […]
Nets’ loss to Knicks ‘felt like a friggin’ away game’
If you closed your eyes during the Knicks-Nets game Tuesday night, you wouldn't have believed you were inside Barclays Center. In another brutal fourth quarter flash, the Nets lost 108-103 to their in-city rivals, but somehow the loss was made even worse as a sold-out home building was turned into a road venue. “When they […]