BY MARK HALPERN A leader is defined as someone who directs a group of people towards a common objective. Jalen Brunson wants to win a championship and he wants to win it in New York and it shows. Jalen Brunson could have commanded a huge payday but to help bring in other talentContinue reading “A TRUE LEADER”
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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?”
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”
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”
Need More
By: Mike Rifkin Despite losing in game two, the Knicks will return to Madison Square Garden tied 1-1 in their first-round series with the Cavaliers. Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle, who missed the last couple of weeks with a sprained ankle, have done their part. Brunson is averaging 23.5 points, four assists, and 3.5 rebounds.Continue reading “Need More “
Dallas Drama
By: Mike Rifkin On February 6th, the Dallas Mavericks traded for Point Guard Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, a 2027 second-round pick, a 2029 first-round pick (unprotected), and a 2029 second-round pick. On Friday night, the Mavericks needed to beat the Chicago Bulls and win on SundayContinue reading “Dallas Drama “
Brunson Burner
By : Mike Rifkin In their first game without Julius Randle on Friday night, the Knicks defeated their potential first-round opponent, the Cleveland Cavaliers, 130-116. Randle sprained his ankle in Wednesday’s win over the Miami Heat and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. With Randle out, Jalen Brunson dropped a career-high 48 points, nine assists,Continue reading “Brunson Burner”
In A New York Minute
By : Mike Rifkin On Monday night, the Knicks beat the Celtics 109-94 for their sixth consecutive win. The win puts the Knicks in fifth place in the Eastern Conference, meaning they would make the playoffs without playing in the play-in tournament.One of the bright spots for the Knicks has been their defense. Over theContinue reading “In A New York Minute”
What Could Have Been
By Mike Rifkin On Sunday the Knicks lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108. Donovan Mitchell, who the Knicks were rumored to be in on during the offseason had 38 points and 12 assists in Cleveland’s win. Mitchell is currently averaging 32.2 points per game, 4.5 rebounds per game and 7.3 assists per game. Yes, itContinue reading “What Could Have Been”
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