Marcus Morris takes us back to the 1950s, Adam Silver enjoys the ride

I love the NBA so what I’m about to write will sting a bit. The game needs an overhaul or at least a closer look at itself in the mirror. I get that we just lost an NBA legend, one Continue reading Marcus Morris takes us back to the 1950s, Adam Silver enjoys the ride

The Ringer Star-is-Borns Dolan-Durant

Many of you have now seen A Star Is Born, last year’s Academy Award-winning re-remake starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. Many of you are also familiar with the New York Knickerbockers, an NBA franchise that hasn’t won any awards Continue reading The Ringer Star-is-Borns Dolan-Durant

Twitter Sends Get Well Card to Derrick Rose the Only Way It Knows How

It’s never nice to make fun of one’s maladies… but after the season the New York Knicks have had, one must find a silver lining somewhere. With only a week or so left in the regular season, the Knickerbockers officially Continue reading Twitter Sends Get Well Card to Derrick Rose the Only Way It Knows How

Defending James Dolan and Roger Goodell (yea, right)

I like to be liked. Overall, I think I’m a pretty likeable guy.  I’m sure there are a number people out there who don’t care much for me but in general, I don’t think I am hated.  Being hated would Continue reading Defending James Dolan and Roger Goodell (yea, right)

When push comes to shove: The unabashed return of Charles Oakley

This is why I watch basketball.  Because you never know what can happen. After cooking a delicious meal and placing my wagers for the evening, I resigned to my sofa Wednesday night only to find ESPN showing Clippers-Knicks in prime Continue reading When push comes to shove: The unabashed return of Charles Oakley

What Cavs won’t do, do for Love

I love NBA trade rumors.  To paraphrase Borat, they make me very excite. Juicy NBA rumors, well, they’re like my stories, the jostling of rosters, a virtual fantasy team turned reality, sometimes worthwhile but far more frequently failing to live Continue reading What Cavs won’t do, do for Love

Derrick Rose has gone missing and other Knickerbocker tales of woe

“Bueller?  Bueller?  Frye?” -Ben Stein taking roll call in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off “Murray.  Present.” – Rhys Darby as Murray Hewitt taking roll call in Flight of the Conchords   You might remember this for it wasn’t all that long Continue reading Derrick Rose has gone missing and other Knickerbocker tales of woe

2016 NBA Free Agency Winners and Losers

If we’ve learned anything from this wet, hot free agency summer, it’s that neither Hassan Whiteside nor his great, great grandchildren will ever go hungry.  That’s because the Miami Heat will pay him $98 million over the next four years.  Continue reading 2016 NBA Free Agency Winners and Losers

Two days in the life: A selfie-made city story

By now, many of you have heard about my latest and far too brief adventure in New York City… but in case you hadn’t, here’s how the trip came about. With my birthday looming, my mother, whose love for me Continue reading Two days in the life: A selfie-made city story