Leon Rose had to know he was walking into the challenge of a lifetime. The new president of the New York Knicks is running a team which hasn't reached the playoffs since 2013. The next head coach hired will be the franchise's sixth in the last six years. Stability? There's been none. Consistency? Well, there's been plenty of losing -- so, there's always that. But … [Read more...] about Rushing: Knicks next steps will be the toughest for Leon Rose
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Nets’ Spencer Dinwiddie on point with awareness
Awareness has never been a problem for Spencer Dinwiddie. The 2019-20 NBA season for the Brooklyn Nets saw it's fair share of adversity and controversy. The one constant, however, was Dinwiddie. Kevin Durant, as expected, was out. Kyrie Irving only played 20 games before injuries shut him down. Caris LeVert -- yep, the injury bug paid him another visit too. … [Read more...] about Nets’ Spencer Dinwiddie on point with awareness
For Knicks candidate Tom Thibodeau, clarity works
Tom Thibodeau is a candidate to become the next head coach of the New York Knicks. Time away from the game has provided simplicity for one of the league's most-respected coaches. On the Woj Pod, with ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Thibodeau talked about what he's learned from traveling around and observing different teams over the past NBA season. Thibodeau isn't just a … [Read more...] about For Knicks candidate Tom Thibodeau, clarity works
Rushing: Returning to Sports Isn’t False Hope
A return to sports would be great, when that happens remains to be seen. In the meanwhile, without games, the business of sports has taken a lead role. The NFL just hosted it’s first-ever virtual draft. Players, head coaches and general managers were forced to stay in their homes with cameras on the scene for the large majority of the first round. Most of us would be … [Read more...] about Rushing: Returning to Sports Isn’t False Hope
Moeller: On This Night, the Knicks Were Kings
May 8, 1970. The day that will live in New York sports history. You have the Jets’ Super Bowl victory and the Mets’ miracle. Yet, the Knicks’ heyday in May is right there. Like the Jets ‘and Mets’ David vs. Goliath plot, the Knicks’ victory in a Game Seven May 8 victory over the Lakers couldn’t have been scripted better. It had it all and should never be forgotten for … [Read more...] about Moeller: On This Night, the Knicks Were Kings
