February 2010 ARCHIVE

Quote of the Week

(26th February, 2010)

“I was glad to hear [what Tracy McGrady said], and I totally agree with him, ‘cause I’m new here, too.  I think NY should be on everyone’s mind if you’re a player.  It’s a great city; one of the best in the world.  To me, the passion of NY fans has been evident over the [...]

Memories of a Championship Series [Part 2]

(25th February, 2010)

To hear the story told, the New York Knicks did not win its first-ever championship on May 8, 1970.  Such affirmation was quite remarkable to hear, because everything we know about the culmination of the 1969-70 Knicks’ title run references that singular day.
And, yet, that isn’t the absolute truth.
“When we walked out of Boston Garden [...]

These Knicks Were the Stuff of Legends

(25th February, 2010)

Donnie Walsh remembers the impact the 1969-70 New York Knicks had on the NBA, even if he wasn’t here firsthand to share the experience.
“Then, I was at the University of South Carolina, as an assistant to Frank McGuire,” said the Riverside [Bronx] native, who is now in his second year as president of basketball operations.  [...]

Not This Time, Marty

(7th February, 2010)

Rangers 3, Devils 1, seemed like an anomaly given who was in net opposite New York’s Henrik Lundqwist.
If Martin Brodeur, the New Jersey goalie who has re-written the record books during 18 years of brilliance, played at Madison Square Garden instead of the other side of the Hudson River, his monument would’ve already been erected [...]

To Be In Archie’s Shoes

(1st February, 2010)

Two very similar, yet distinct, teams comprise Super Bowl XLIV.  The Indianapolis Colts, once 14-0, represent the AFC.  The New Orleans Saints, once 13-0, are the NFC’s best.  So, it certainly seems like the best team in each conference is worthy.
With a week to go, the Colts are favored between four and five points, depending [...]