The greatest New York Knicks in NBA history

The city of New York has a proud history in American sports led by the greatest professional team in the history of modern sports, the Yankees. But also commanding a huge following is the city’s fabled basketball team, the New York Knicks.


As a tribute to the Knicks, we take a look at the three greatest Knicks players of all-time.

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Willis Reed
With almost 19 PPG, 13 RPG, and 2 APG, it’s easy to see while Captain Courageous would be one of our choices for the greatest Knicks. Reed played for a decade in the Big Apple and averaged a double-double for his first seven seasons, but then his game declined due to a number of serious injuries.





Walt Frazier

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The Knicks had no greater point guard than Walt Frazier. He had 21 PPG, 6RPG and 8 APG in the Knicks championship run in the 1969-1970 season. And when it mattered most, in game 7 of the Finals, he poured in 36 points, making 19 assists, and grabbing 7 rebounds.

Patrick Ewing
While he never won a championship, we will always consider Patrick Ewing the greatest player to ever wear a Knick uniform. The undisputed Knick leader in the ‘80s and ‘90s, Ewing came ever so close in 1994 but lost to Hakeem Olajuwon and the Houston Rockets. His height and shooting touch made him one of the premier centers in NBA history.

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Greatest NBA matches held in Madison Square Garden

New York’s Madison Square Garden has hosted some of the best shows in the world in the worlds of sports, as well as entertainment. This esteemed hall has witnessed Ali’s first fight as well as Rocky Marciano’s last, hosted sold-out crowds for Michael Jackson twice, and saw some of the most astonishing games in the NBA. Here are some of the greatest basketball games held in Madison Square garden.

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  Knicks VS Lakers, NBA Finals Game 7 (1970) In a grueling display of attrition, the series was dragged out to a game 7 by the Knicks. Led by Willis Reed and Walt Frazier, the Knicks were able to seal the championship over the Lakers after an upsetting game 6 loss where Reed was unable to play. The team won with a score of 113 – 99.

  Knicks VS Bulls, The Dunk (1993) During the NBA playoffs, the Knicks faced off against Michael Jordan and the Chicago bulls. The Knicks were up by 3 with 50 seconds remaining when John Starks dealt a decisive dunk over both Michael Jordan and Horace Grant. This sealed the win for the Knicks in spectacular fashion and was also to be John Stark’s greatest career moment.

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  Knicks VS Bulls, Return of MJ (1995) After a year in hiatus, Michael Jordan returned brandishing his classic number 45 jersey. It was his first game and was pretty much a statement telling everyone that he was back. Jordan scored 55 points during the game and eventually won the championship that year.




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Future Yankees: Looking at parents and their little leaguers

 The New York Yankees is arguably the most legendary of all professional teams in all of American professional sports.  The number of accomplishments this team has achieved is nothing short of staggering.  And it’s this success that makes baseball a huge part of the Big Apple.

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There are dozens of places around the five boroughs where kids can play baseball.  As they hone their skills and are encouraged by their parents, kids develop a sense of competitive play and eventually make it to the little leagues.

Little league baseball is an amazing endeavor for children.  There’s enough pressure to ignite a fire within the kids, but not too much that it makes them nervous.  There’s enough fun to make the experience memorable, but not too much that kids lose focus. 

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The best thing about little league though is how it instills a lot of values in children that they carry within themselves as they grow older, values such as fair play, cooperation, being graceful in either victory or defeat, and hard work, to name a few.  Little league also affords children the chance to socialize in a way they’ve never had to before. 

So, if you’re a parent thinking of what you and your kid can do this summer, try teaching him baseball.  If you think he’s ready, why not have him join the little leagues.  Who knows, you just might have a future Yankee right there. 

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Why Steph Curry Didn’t Win The Last Finals Mvp

Many fans were dismayed when it was Kevin Durant’s name that was called by commissioner Adam Silver as Finals MVP during the crowning of the Golden State Warriors as 2018 NBA champs. Some insist that though Durant delivered the so-called dagger that guaranteed the sweep of LeBron’s Cavaliers, it was Steph Curry that was the real offensive threat in the team’s death lineup.

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Not that Curry minded the decision at all; he seemed genuinely happy for Durant’s back-to-back taking of the coveted award. Yet Curry hasn’t won it in any of the Warrior’s three recent championships (Iguodala got it the first time around). But, really, why has Curry’s efforts been relegated to the sideline?

A good argument for Durant’s case is consistency. Curry is the top man to mark when guarding the Warriors, and he has proven to be less consistent than Durant for set plays and during crunch time. Curry’s impact on games is not in question here; he still brings in the needed momentum and energy for the Warriors, especially when he makes near-impossible threes from the proverbial parking lot.

Curry’s strength is often overshadowed by the team’s passing game. All five players can generate great offense, fueled by their constant movement and hustle. This is essentially why four of the five Golden State starters are all-stars. There were times these past finals that the Cavs focused on containing Steph. And this was when he faltered, and Durant took over. All in all, if Curry were to get his own Finals MVP in the future, his consistency throughout a series must take precedence over impact.

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Luka Doncic is Dallas’New Nowitzki

In what’s touted as the greatest steal of this past NBA Draft, Luka Doncic was acquired by the Dallas Mavericks in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks. The 19-ear-old Slovenian player is argued by many to be the most-legitimate top overall pick. If it weren’t for a dearth in big men who can play multiple positions like Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo, Doncic could have indeed been at the top.

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But the draft happened more or less as expected. The Hawks needed a talented shooter like Trae Young while Dallas was keen on getting someone whose play is very reminiscent of their aging superstar Dirk Nowitzki. And indeed, Doncic may just become the Nowitzki of this era.

Doncic has already led his country to its first-ever Euro League championship and is its current MVP. For such a young player, he has already gained years of experience playing as a pro. At 6’8”, he has great upside, can play the point, and showcases excellent court vision and passing. He is explosive on his way to the rim and can spot up for high-looping threes.

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Dallas fans are ecstatic about getting Doncic, and with good reason. He should add height to the guard position and complement the games of Dennis Smith Jr., Seth Curry, and J.J. Barea. Moreover, Dirk Nowitzki should be able to mentor the kid as he reaches the twilight years of his career. We might soon see the rise of the next great European player in the NBA. And he’s, again, to be found in Dallas.

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Reminiscing About The Yankees' Famed "Murderers' Row"

The New York Yankees arguably have the richest history in Major League Baseball history. Some even consider the franchise as one of the most valuable and successful sports clubs in the entire world.

The Yankees’ rise to prominence began in the 1920s, the decade when The Bronx Bombers won the first of their MLB-record 27 World Series championships. When Colonel Jacob Ruppert, who had just inherited a brewery fortune, and his partners bought the franchise for $1.25 million in 1915, the Yankees were given the go-signal to spend a lot to build a winning team. And that they did.

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In 1920, New York traded for The Bambino, Babe Ruth. The home-run king left both players and fans in awe with the way he hit the ball with ease, especially since he started his baseball career as a pitcher.

Three years later, the Yankees signed Lou Gehrig in the middle of the season. While he did not impress immediately, he improved season after season, eventually breaking out in 1926. He may not have been as powerful as Babe Ruth with the bat, Gehrig showed all-around hitting skills.

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These two sluggers were the foundation of what would then become known as the “Murderers’ Row.” Ruth batted third in the lineup, with Gehrig following him. They were flanked by four other formidable hitters, namely, Earle Combs, Mark Koenig, Bob Meusel, and Tony Lazzeri. The sextet were so intimidating and dominating that it prompted an opponent to say, “Those fellows not only beat you but they tear your heart out. I wish the season was over.”

The group won three World Series titles together, sweeping all of them, before Babe Ruth left the team for the Boston Braves in 1935. Hi! I’m Peter Max, a lifelong New York Yankees fan. Read more about the team by visiting this website.

Could Aaron Judge Be The Next Big Yankee?

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Aaron Judge seems to have filled the hole that Derek Jeter left after the latter’s retirement in 2014. A giant of a man, Judge stands 6’7 and weighs a whopping 282 pounds. He could have been a professional football player or even a forward in basketball. But as fate would have it, he’s with the greatest professional sports team in American history – the New York Yankees.

Judge’s rookie season was phenomenal. He set the record for home runs by a rookie at a staggering 52. He also hit 33 homers in Yankee stadium, breaking Babe Ruth’s record by a single home run. But most impressively, Judge became the first rookie in professional baseball history to lead the league in homers, runs, and walks. His dominant showing in the All-Star Game Home Run Derby was the icing on the cake.

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After his rookie season, Judge was unanimously named the American League Rookie of the Year. He was second behind Jose Altuve in the American League Most Valuable Player voting because of a slump in the latter part of the season.

Sportswriters and baseball experts predict that Judge will in a year or two win the MVP and perhaps even lead the Yankees back to baseball glory.

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