Posts Tagged ‘New York Knicks’

A review of Freedarko’s The Undisputed Guide to Pro Basketball History

February 21st, 2011 by Chris Humpherys

Most books written about sports are either compiled by pre-historic journalists out of touch with the modern era, former athletes who have their life story transcribed for them by another, or fans who have been able to piece together a few complete sentences well enough to impress their publisher.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Orlando Magic pull trigger on Gilbert Arenas trade.

December 20th, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

Have you ever been watching a sporting event where your team is winning comfortably, you leave the room to grab a quick beverage, only to return and find your team down?

That’s kind of what happened with me and the Orlando Magic on Saturday. Read the rest of this entry »

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They said what? Jordan on LeBron, Bus Cook on Favre, Wade on 9/11, Saban on pimps and film critics on Inception

July 24th, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

Michael Jordan on LeBron James

Poor LeBron.  He’s been living in Michael Jordan’s shadow ever since he entered the league.  His recent “Decision” hasn’t made things any easier for his newly, blemished image. Read the rest of this entry »

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Isiah Thomas owes me an apology, NOT the other way around

July 21st, 2010 by ACo

So the Knicks Blog referenced an article written yesterday by Kevin Burke over at Hoops Doctor about how Isiah Thomas deserves an apology from Knicks fans. Read the rest of this entry »

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Instant Reaction to LeBron and Miami? Not Speechless…

July 10th, 2010 by ACo

I couldn’t have been more giddy all throughout Wednesday. MSG stock was flying, celebrities were rushing to their Twitter accounts to brag about knowing Lebron was choosing the Knicks, Read the rest of this entry »

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Source: New Contributor Gets High and Mighty about ESPN aka The World Wide Leader

July 7th, 2010 by ACo

So when I first got the OK from Chris to start blogging on Friday, one would assume that I sat down at my computer and got right to work. I mean, if I’m going to be a legitimate contributor, I should show some initiative right? Wrong! Read the rest of this entry »

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Things we would like to see in sports, Part 1: Pacquaio-Mayweather, Brett Favre making a decision, Tiger Woods winning a Major, Cubs in the World Series

May 14th, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

Pacquiao-Mayweather

Imagine, after both completing successful seasons, the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts make it to the Super Bowl.  Or imagine the Yankees and Phillies get to the World Series or the Lakers and Magic both reach the NBA Finals.  Then… they simply decide not to play one another.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Is LeBron James too nice for his own good?

February 25th, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

jack-warden-twilight-zone-baseballThere’s an old Twilight Zone episode that goes a little something like this.

A scientist constructs the perfect baseball player. He is so unhittable that not a single opponent can reach base against him. Read the rest of this entry »

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From First to Worst: Five NBA Hall of Famers who failed as GM

February 16th, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

More often than not, the NBA superstar athlete is unable to translate the success he had on the floor onto either the sidelines or front office. There are exceptions to this rule, such as Pat Riley, Bill Russell, KC Jones or Rudy Tomjanovich, but for the most part, top-tier players have had difficulty leading their teams Read the rest of this entry »

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The ego-driven athlete: A top five list

August 17th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

 

Narcissism is defined as having an excessive love or admiration for oneself.  The word comes from the mythological Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water and then drowned after staring at it so much.  Read the rest of this entry »

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