By Mike Rifkin On Thursday the Los Angeles Lakers coaching search ended with the hiring of JJ Redick. Redick played 15 seasons in the NBA for the Magic, Bucks, Clippers, 76ers, Pelicans, and Mavericks. Redick worked as an NBA analyst for ESPN the past couple of seasons. Why would a franchise like the Lakers whoContinue reading “Who Needs Experience”
Category Archives: NBA
WHERE SHOULD THE KNICKS GO?
BY MARK HALPERNIf the Knicks want to be successful in this NBA, upgrades are goingto be needed. After the season the New York Knicks had this question:“Where are they most vulnerable?,” as we watched this franchise get soclose to grabbing that brass ring. Some decisions have to be made and itisn’t in only one spot.Continue reading “WHERE SHOULD THE KNICKS GO?”
Loyalty
By Mike Rifkin On Monday it was announced that UCONN coach Dan Hurley turned down an offer to be the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers reportedly offered Hurley a six year contract worth 70 million dollars. Had he taken the offer Hurley would’ve been one of the highest paid NBA coaches. Continue reading “Loyalty”
R.I.P. THE GREAT BILL WALTON
By Mark Halpern On Monday the NBA lost one of its most revered stars yesterday when Bill Walton passed away at the age of 71 years old. He was one of the most electric announcers in the game and did some of his best work. Walton played for UCLA and won 3 consecutive college playerContinue reading “R.I.P. THE GREAT BILL WALTON”
MISSED IT BY THAT MUCH
BY Mark Halpern The New York Knicks amazing season run has come to a close. The Knicks were defeated by the Indiana Pacers in game 7 at Madison Square Garden on Sunday and sent the Knicks home. However, something happened in New York that I have rarely seen. In my 41 years as a KnicksContinue reading “MISSED IT BY THAT MUCH”
SAY GO NY GO NY GO
By Mark Halpern Billy Joel’s song title “The Longest Time” is the perfect statement for Knicks fans. For the longest time Knicks fans have a real reason to be electrified about this Knicks team that is in contention for the third place in the playoff race. The New York Knicks are 44-30 and are secondContinue reading “SAY GO NY GO NY GO”
Harden-ing His Stance
By: Mike Rifkin Earlier this Summer, James Harden requested a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers. Yesterday, James Harden missed practice, and the team claimed the absence was “unexcused.” according to multiple reports, Harden has been in Houston. Harden did report when training camp opened last month. Harden, last season, averaged 21.0 points per game, 6.1Continue reading “Harden-ing His Stance”
THE PRICE OF ADMISSION
By Mark Halpern I am a die-hard Mets, Knicks, and Rangers fan in New York. With all the excitement that goes into being at a professional sporting event, whether it’s MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, or something else. Today, can the working family of four even afford to see their favorite team? Over my lifetime,Continue reading “THE PRICE OF ADMISSION”
Broadway
By: Mike Rifkin The New York Knicks were the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference and gave their fans plenty to cheer about during the regular season. The Knicks won their first playoff series since 2013 when they beat the Cavaliers in five games before losing to the eventual Eastern Conference Champion Heat in sixContinue reading “Broadway”
Taken For Granted
By: Mike Rifkin On Sunday, in game seven of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, Stephen Curry dropped 50 points in the Warriors’ 120-100 win over the Kings. The 50 points were the most ever by an individual player in a game seven in NBA history. The 50 points is another notch inContinue reading “Taken For Granted”
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