If you are as hungry for success (or even the hint of success) the way Knicks fans are, it can be understandable to fall first, fall fast and ask questions later. I need to read more from this story
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The term “Knickerbockers” referred specifically to pants rolled up just below the knee by Dutch settlers in the New World during the 1600s. Many of these settlers found homes in and around New York City, where a cartoon drawing of Father Knickerbocker became a prominent symbol of the city. In 1845, baseball’s first organized team was nicknamed the Knickerbocker Nine and the name was evoked again in 1946 when New York was granted a franchise in the Basketball Association of America. Team founder Ned Irish reportedly made the decision to call the team the Knickerbockers—supposedly after pulling the name out of a hat.
Pacers top Knicks in preseason game
Oct. 13—INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 109-100 in Indiana's preseason home opener Wednesday. Rookies Bennedict Mathurin and Andrew Nembhard led the Pacers. Mathurin capped a 27-point performance with a windmill dunk off a steal and breakaway in the final minute. He made 8 of 13 shots from the field and…
Obi Toppin’s dunks are worth more than just two points
INDIANAPOLIS— There are different schools of thought, often divided by generations. Then there’ s Deion Sanders, who high-stepped to a touchdown and finished with a‘ Primetime Dan… I need to read more from this story
Which members of the Knicks hold this season in their hands?
From the front office to the sideline to the court, a handful of Knicks have the power to make or break the season ahead. I need to read more from this story
Rockets 2022-2023 player previews: Alperen Sengun
The sky is the limit for Sengun, but he doesn’t come without concerns. I need to read more from this story
Evan Fournier’s unique work commute exemplifies his love for NYC
Evan Fournier eventually discovered his role on the perimeter. He set the franchise record for 3-pointers in a season, eclipsing John Starks’ mark from 27 years prior. I need to read more from this story
Mitchell Robinson talks ‘crazy’ free-agent experience before returning to Knicks: ‘It was like being re-drafted again’
In this Knicks news conference, center Mitchell Robinson said his free-agent period was quite the experience. “Am I coming back, am I gone? So, you never know, it was crazy to experience that.” The inimitable Robinson said he found out he was returning to New York when “I was at the beach man.” On the…
Evan Fournier on upcoming season: ‘I have to prove my worth every year coming into camp’
In this Knicks news conference, Evan Fournier expressed his excitement entering the 2022-23 season for the New York Knicks. Fournier also emphasized how much he needs to prove himself every year entering camp, not resting on anything he has done in the past, and never assuming he will be a starter. I need to read…
Ian Begley talks pressure on Tom Thibodeau, expectations for Jalen Brunson
SNY’s Chris Williamson catches up with SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley on Thursday after practice for the New York Knicks, as they discuss the pressure on Tom Thibodeau heading into the new season following last year’s disappointing finish outside of the playoffs. They also chat about potential lineups, Thibodeau’s displeasure with the pairing of Julius…
Knicks announcer Mike Breen’s Long Island house destroyed in fire
A massive house fire destroyed the Long Island home of Mike Breen, ESPN’s lead NBA play-by-play man and the voice of the Knicks for 30 years. No one was home at the time, and no injuries were reported, according to TMZ. The blaze is under investigation. Firefighters responded to the house fire in North Hills…