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Carmelo Anthony Must Lead by Example for NY Knicks

Carmelo Anthony Must Lead by Example for NY Knicks

I’m worried about the New York Knicks. More specifically, I’m worried about Carmelo Anthony and the effects his leadership will have on these Knicks. Anthony is having a sensational season. He’s averaging 25.3 points and seven rebounds per game, posting a 22.49 PER in the process–the highest of his career. To say he’s one of [...]

November 26, 2012 admin Blogs 0

The NBA and Shooting: A Disconnect

The NBA and Shooting: A Disconnect

Earlier today, I bumped into an interesting article by the Wall Street Journal’s Chris Herring. In it, Herring took a look at a specialized job that is now becoming more and more commonplace in the NBA: shooting coach. To Herring’s credit, he makes a mention of the several statistics that support this seemingly unnecessary job. [...]

October 29, 2012 admin Blogs, Mohamed Abdihakim 2

Why NY Knicks Ability to Contend Hinges on J.R. Smith

Why NY Knicks Ability to Contend Hinges on J.R. Smith

The New York Knicks have a lot riding on the 2012-13 campaign, more than most of the other NBA teams do, in fact, and such pressure calls for drastic action. New York has Carmelo Anthony, the biggest star on the team. It has Amar’e Stoudemire, a star in his own right, yet one who is [...]

October 12, 2012 admin Blogs 2

NBA Rumors: Why This is No Time for NY Knicks to Panic

NBA Rumors: Why This is No Time for NY Knicks to Panic

July 5, 2012 – Dan Favale Two of the New York Knicks’ top free agent targets are on the verge of continuing their careers elsewhere, yet this is still no time to panic. Though Steve Nash is preparing to help lead the Los Angeles Lakers toward a ring and Jason Kidd is a heartbeat away [...]

July 5, 2012 admin Blogs 2

Don’t Count Out Steve Nash to the Knicks

Don’t Count Out Steve Nash to the Knicks

May 25, 2012 – Dan Favale The New York Knicks just cannot catch a break. Though it was believed to be a long shot, New York’s potential pursuit of Steve Nash took a crushing blow, amid a report that the veteran point guard has no interest in signing with Knicks. But are we really to [...]

May 25, 2012 admin Blogs 2

Indiana Pacers: The Unjustified Actions of Danny Granger

Indiana Pacers: The Unjustified Actions of Danny Granger

April 4, 2012 – Dan Favale The Pacers came raging back to defeat the Knicks on Tuesday night after trailing by 15 to start the fourth quarter, yet, thanks to Danny Granger, that’s not what must be taken away from this game. Indiana outscored New York 40-17 in a quarter where everything went right for [...]

April 4, 2012 admin Blogs 60