My night was going well and there was a feeling of gratitude and relief. I walked into the media entrance of Madison Square Garden, not the one Spike Lee was told he could no longer use. It was day one of the Big East tournament and I was credentialed to cover it. This was a big deal for me. I’ve covered conference tournaments before, but this was the first one since this … [Read more...] about We’ve all had to give ourselves a moment of pause.
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Nets must sit Kyrie Irving for remainder of this season
Kenny Atkinson didn’t want to go there, he didn’t want to answer the question he knew was coming. The head coach of the Brooklyn Nets was asked by the media for his thoughts on the latest injury news about his star player, Kyrie Irving. Irving has missed 33 of the Nets’ 53 games this season. In the 20 games he’s been on the court, he’s brought his A-game to Brooklyn. He's … [Read more...] about Nets must sit Kyrie Irving for remainder of this season
My First All-Star Game
Do you remember the first all-star game you watched? I do. February 8th 1998 was the day I got to watch my favorite All-Star Game ever. Before that year, I probably watched All-Star games for a good 30-40 minutes and then changed the channel or went to go do something else. This year was particularly different. The excitement was different. The game was different. New York … [Read more...] about My First All-Star Game
Caris LeVert will help Nets get back on track
Caris Levert is listed as probable to return Saturday night in Brooklyn against the Toronto Raptors. LeVert has missed 24 straight games following thumb surgery. Desperate is a strong word when using it to describe the current state of the Brooklyn Nets. We’re only four days into 2020. The Nets, at 16-17, currently sit seventh in the Eastern Conference. But while the … [Read more...] about Caris LeVert will help Nets get back on track
Knicks trying to turn their season around, one win at a time
Mitchell Robinson scored 22 points off the bench to help the Knicks to their best win of the season to date, while also spoiling the return of Carmelo Anthony. If the Knicks are serious about turning their season around, they’re off to a great start in 2020. Mitchell Robinson made all 11 of his shots and finished with 22 points as the Knicks beat the Portland Trail … [Read more...] about Knicks trying to turn their season around, one win at a time
