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The Knicks before and after January 1st: a case study of the 2013 New York Knicks

Perception is a funny thing. It can play tricks on you. Make you see what’s not there based on earlier experiences. When Amar’e Stoudemire came back from yet another injury the expected result for the New York Knicks would be: … Continue reading

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Carmelo Anthony is in the conversation for MVP, time referees treat him as such

New York Knicks’ Small Power Forward, Carmelo Anthony, is in the conversation for league MVP this season. Yes, it’s early. No, I’m not saying he WILL be MVP. But, ignoring the fact that Anthony is playing like a MVP candidate … Continue reading

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The Perfect Storm – Carmelo Anthony vs the San Antonio Spurs

It was the perfect storm. With the New York Knicks falling behind by 89-77. With Tiago Splitter killing inside. Carmelo Anthony was not shooting well. As usual, the Knicks Small Power Forward was not getting respect from the referees, getting … Continue reading

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New York Knicks might be better with Thomas as a starter

Let us, for a moment, imagine that we live in a world without ego. Where a player will do what’s best for the team, not what he feels he must. Where a coach won’t be afraid of a player’s salary … Continue reading

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Olympics records bonanza

USA’s performance against Nigeria was amazing. So amazing that, even a couple of days late, let’s check all those Olympic records out: Olympic record: 29 of 46 3 pointers Olympic record: 59 field goals Olympic record: 71.1%FG Olympic record 156 … Continue reading

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The obligatory Jeremy Lin post

There is a lot of controversy surrounding the New York Knicks and Jeremy Lin. Specially after the Knicks let Lin walk, becoming a Houston Rocket. But, was it right or wrong for the Knicks to let him go? Most press … Continue reading

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Gangs of New York – Knicks try to take over the NBA

While the whole of the NBA were waiting on Dwight Howard to the Nets deal, the New York Knicks didn’t stop. Although none of the players acquired will cause waves like the 28 teams and 230 athletes trade the New … Continue reading

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About Carmelo Anthony and rebounds

Twitter is capable of beating a dead horse. The “Blame it on Melo” camp is still spinning its web. Recently, I read someone, forgot his Twitter name, complain that Carmelo Anthony “only grabs 6 boards a game”. Honestly, I thought … Continue reading

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Knicks woes, Melo ISOs and how to get easy baskets

So, another game in this Knicks-Heat series and it seems to be over. It’s not a surprise the Knicks are losing this series.  In the last two seasons, the Knicks had too many personnel changes. Carmelo Anthony came. Chauncey Billups … Continue reading

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We are Trayvon Martin

A young man, 17 years old, leaves his father’s house in the halftime of the 2012 NBA All  Star Game to get some Skittles and soda. Easy, right? “Be right back, pops”, is what he probably said. But, this time, … Continue reading

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