It's been posted for an entire week now, but given Knickerdom's recent rough stretch and the fast-approaching February 18th trade deadline, we might as well openly discuss such matters.
I must preface by mentioning that I began this season thinking Jeffries' increased playing time was, in fact, a trade showcase. He's long since won me over with his inspired play. Jeffries has finally begun
to realize the potential that ballaholics and scouts saw in the Indiana University
standout/freak of nature/1-5 position player back in 2002. Nearly every notch on the Knicks' meager win total is a direct result of his emergence as either a defensive catalyst or an agent of offensive cohesion. At this point I have to give him his due as the The Proud Ones' most important player.
Yes, I am aware that David Lee plays for the same team and missed an All-Star berth by a toenail's distance.
This game was not as entertaining or disparate in team play as the final score would indicate. Ask the uninterested NBA.com recap guy. Sure, he always sounds like they snatched him out of a sports bar and put him in front of a microphone. But, that's not even the point.
The Caron Butler-less Washington Wizards Knicked away a 9-point third quarter lead, allowing Nate Robinson to have his way with an uninterested defense. New York's Lilliputian led The Proud Ones to a 22-point victory--a quick reversal of fortune from what just as easily could have been a defeat of the same margin.
Barring timely injury to an Eastern Conference All-Star forward or center, second-year forward Danilo Gallinari and Nate Robinson will serve as the New York Knicks' only representation in Dallas for the 2010 NBA All-Star Weekend. They'll be performing in ancillary events.
Knick legend Dick McGuire passed away today of natural causes at the age of 84.
The seven-time All-Star spent eight of his 11 NBA seasons with the New York Knicks, leading The Proud Ones to three consecutive championship series. McGuire also coached the Knicks in the mid 1960s and, according to Bloomberg.com, has been involved with the team on a professional level for 53 of its 64 seasons.
Why, if you don't trade me, buy out my contract or reinsert me into the rotation I'll... umm...
According to the New York Daily News, disgruntled Knicks guard Larry Hughes has pledged to turn scraggly facial hair into his own personal Woolworth counter. Like a tree planted by the water, he shall not be moved.
It's been 5 days since David Lee's All-Star snub. I used all 5 of those days to poo poo* my emotions, cast them aside, and try to look at this from a logical perspective.
Last night's 121-91 blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves punctuates what may very well be the New York Knicks' descent into the abyss. Walt Clyde Frazier often describes the Knicks as a "a team that cannot handle prosperity." His assessment holds true on many levels, as exhibited by The Proud Ones having blown a 22-7 first quarter lead. They allowed a 16-4 run to end the opening period and finished the half down 49-46. But, you knew why type of party this was going to be with about 3 minutes left in the first period.
David Lee's defense, or lack thereof. Characterized by a pervasive and apparent disdain for expending effort on the defensive end.
Cockface (n.) -
An affectionate nickname for Danilo "Il Gallo" Gallinari.
Marijuana (n.) -
spinach:Popeye :: marijauana:NBA players
Intern (n.) -
Slide piece. One who gets into the truck.
Niggaball (n.) -
A sport much like basketball, but covered in Lawry's Seasoned Salt. AND 1 Mixtape Tour. Basketball-esque performance severely lacking in fundamental skills. (see: Philip "Hot Sauce" Champion.)
Knicker Lover (n.)
One enamored with or otherwise supportive of the New York Knickerbockers.
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