Julius Randle can cross this one off his checklist. He’s now an NBA All-Star. Randle has been named to the Eastern Conference All-Star team as a reserve. He will become the first Knicks player to participate in an All-Star Game since Carmelo Anthony in 2017. Randle’s second season with the Knicks so far has been an awakening. He’s posted career highs in points (23.2), … [Read more...] about Knicks’ Julius Randle named NBA All-Star for first time in career
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Knicks take Obi Toppin with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft
The Knicks selected Obi Toppin out of Dayton with the eighth overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-9, 220-pound Toppin was born in Brooklyn and later graduated from Ossining High School. For Dayton, Toppin emerged as one of the best players in the nation for the 2019-20 college basketball season. The power forward averaged 20.0 points, 7.5. rebounds, and 2.2 … [Read more...] about Knicks take Obi Toppin with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft
Working under the radar works for the Knicks
It's taking awhile to associate the Knicks with working under the radar. These are, however, new beginnings. James Dolan is still signing the checks so, understandably, the fans have a right to be hesitant about another mission statement for better days ahead. But while the NBA continues to navigate through a volatile 2020 season, the Knicks have mostly kept their heads … [Read more...] about Working under the radar works for the Knicks
For the Knicks, John Calipari knows what Kenny Payne brings
Kentucky head coach John Calipari sees big things ahead for the New York Knicks. The hiring of Kenny Payne as assistant coach to Tom Thibodeau has everyone intrigued, including Calipari. Payne was Calipari’s top assistant at Kentucky, he was their lead recruiter and top developmental coach. It’s a who’s who of Kentucky players, taken in the NBA Draft Lottery, that Payne has … [Read more...] about For the Knicks, John Calipari knows what Kenny Payne brings
Knicks hire Kentucky’s Kenny Payne as assistant coach
The New York Knicks announced Kentucky Wildcats associate head coach, Kenny Payne, will join the team as an assistant to new head coach Tom Thibodeau. Payne is the first formal addition to Thibodeau’s coaching staff. It’s anticipated that he’ll be the primary developmental guru for the team’s young core. If you’re not familiar with Kenny Payne, it's time to get acquainted … [Read more...] about Knicks hire Kentucky’s Kenny Payne as assistant coach
