New York Knicks: Knicker Blogger Blog Articles
Knicker Blogger (David Vertsberger) —
Defense wins championships. This has been the mantra for the copious amount of winners in the sports world in it’s extensive history, and should be treated as more than just an ordinary cliche. Especially so in the National Basketball Association, where none of the past ten champions finished lower than ninth in Defensive Rating in their [...]
Knicker Blogger (Robert Silverman) —
ANNOUNCER: Americans at Work! The program about you and what you do for a living! What’s your job? MAN: I’m a bank clerk. SECOND MAN: I’m a wheat farmer. GIRL: I’m a cashier in a restaurant. SECOND GIRL: I’m a model. MAN: I’m a tailor. ANNOUNCER KING: Each week at this time the [...]
Knicker Blogger (Mike Kurylo) —
Meet the authors of We’ll Always Have Linsanity in a reading at the Housing Works on Wednesday, June 19, at 7 p.m., hosted by Deadspin founder Will Leitch. Listen to their take on the infamous season of Linsanity, ask them questions about the past season, and get them on record about their predictions for next [...]
Knicker Blogger (Jonathan Topaz) —
When the Knicks drafted Iman Shumpert in the 2011 NBA Draft, it wasn’t for his outside shooting. In fact, shooting efficiency and 3-point shooting were seen as perhaps Shumpert’s biggest weaknesses. DraftExpress.com’s prospect profile of Shumpert said his shooting “remain[s] by far his biggest weakness.” NBADraft.net’s pre-draft scouting report called him a “very poor jump [...]
Knicker Blogger (Brian Cronin) —
Jason Kidd is officially retiring from the NBA. He told ESPNNewYork.com: I think it is the right time. When you think about 19 years, it has been a heckuva ride. Physically, I want to be able to participate in activities with my kids so it has taken a toll. It is time to move on [...]
Knicker Blogger (David Vertsberger) —
ESPN New York’s Jared Zwerling reported on Saturday afternoon that soon-to-be free agent Nate Robinson would welcome a return back to the New York Knicks. ”Nate’s first thought would be to remain with the Bulls, but if the Knicks’ opportunity presented itself, I am sure he would appreciate an opportunity to play in New York again,” [...]
Knicker Blogger (DCrockett17) —
If you missed Off-season Musings 1.0 check it out. Again, this is a quasi-open thread to discuss potential losses and additions. Same ground rules as last time, yeah? 1. Let’s stay away from pure rosterbation, shall we? With little cap space for major free agent signings and few assets worth trading, Chris Paul is not [...]
Knicker Blogger (DCrockett17) —
With the conference finals in full swing, and Knick fans left dreaming of what might have, it is time to think about what is coming up next. Free agency and the draft are right around the corner. For the most part, the Knicks core of Anthony, Chandler, STAT, and Shump is set. Roster changes will [...]
Knicker Blogger (Brian Cronin) —
Carmelo Anthony was named to the second-team All-NBA team today, his sixth appearance on the All-NBA team and his second appearance on the second team. It is just bad luck that he happens to play the same position (forward) as two of the very best players in the NBA, Lebron James and Kevin Durant, or [...]
Knicker Blogger (David Vertsberger) —
It’s normally not an accustomed practice for one to compare a situation from real life to a video game, but I believe it’s suitable when trying to convey my feelings about J.R. Smith. As the artificially intelligent super-computer antagonist (see below) in the final scene of the game ‘Portal 2′ said to the protagonist: “The best [...]
Knicker Blogger (jtopaz) —
By Jonathan Topaz To nail down a few facts: In the 2012-2013 NBA regular season, Amar’e Stoudemire played 29 of 82 games (35%) and started none of them. When active, he played 23.5 minutes per game. In the playoffs, Stoudemire played four games, averaging just over eight minutes a game and posting a 9.9 PER. [...]
Knicker Blogger (ephus) —
There is lots of speculation in the press about JR Smith’s future with the Knicks. I have zero inside information, but I know how the salary cap works, and how it works with respect to Smith in particular. Current Situation: JR Smith was paid $2.8 million this season, and holds a $2.93 million player option [...]
Knicker Blogger (DCrockett17) —
Congrats to the Pacers. They were better on both ends. You just have to tip your cap. This series was mostly about what they did right, even if the Knicks didn’t do everything they needed to win. Good luck to the Pacers in the ECF. It’s hard to bet against the Heat though. Indiana will [...]
Knicker Blogger (Robert Silverman) —
Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightning they Do not go gentle into that good night. Good men, the [...]
Knicker Blogger (Mike Kurylo) —
I was invited to talk about Game 6 at Espanola. A snippet: 1. What does the absence of George Hill mean? Mike Kurylo, KnickerBlogger: Obviously, Hill is an important cog for the Pacers. But I think Game 5 was more about the Knicks going back to what made them successful (smaller ball) than the absence [...]