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The basketball world hasn’t been the same since May 19, 2017. Days before his 33rd birthday, Carmelo Anthony and trainer Chris Brickley introduced us to his well-cultivated alter-ego ‘Hoodie Melo.’ Although the sports world really met Carmelo when he was a gangly teenager at Oak Hill Academy, Hoodie Melo highlights superpowers that many of us do not often get to see out of … [Read more...] about A Petition to the NBA to Allow Carmelo Anthony to Play as ‘Hoodie Melo’

Late last week was an odd period for the Oklahoma City Thunder, as both of its new forwards made returns to their former locales – Paul George coming back to Indianapolis after asking the Indiana Pacers to trade him, and Carmelo Anthony returning to New York to play against the Knicks after 6 ½ up-and-down seasons. George, who was loudly booed from warm-ups to the final … [Read more...] about Carmelo Anthony Will Always Be Unappreciated By Too Many Knicks Fans

The 2017-18 NBA season has now passed the All-Star break. There will be scores of articles about questioning good teams, declaring individual award races over, and the bickering over true shooting percentage and defensive rating. There is also a feeling surrounding this season that we’re headed towards the inevitability of a Golden State Warriors championship. Thus, some of the … [Read more...] about NBA Journey Week Twenty-One: Bigger Than Basketball

For the portion of the NBA’s corps that spent the year well outside the competitive landscape, the NBA Draft lotto represents a (mostly) randomized shot at the game’s ultimate consolation prize: the golden grail of an early roll call in the NBA Draft. The league’s lower class have the chance for both their struggles and measured efforts at being, let’s call it ‘strategically … [Read more...] about 2018 NBA Draft Lottery Disaster Index

Steph Curry isn’t even Golden State’s best player. That is intimidating in its own right. They’re truly worthy of the status of final boss. (Sky Sports) The 2018-19 NBA season has begun. The Association still believes that its destination will be another championship for the Golden State Warriors. But that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the season as a whole. Last year was … [Read more...] about Back To The NBA Journey, Week Three: What We’re Up Against

It has been an up-and-down few years for Knicks’ rookie Allonzo Trier. But he has the self-centered belief in himself, and it shows up in his play. (Basketball Insiders) April 1st, 2015. Findlay Prep guard Allonzo Trier suits up for the McDonald’s All-American Boys Game in Chicago. He was named to the 2015 USA Today All-USA Second Team that year, elevating his recruitment stock … [Read more...] about Allonzo Trier: “Iso ‘Zo” Is Betting on Self In Rookie Season

After a surprising trade on January 31st between the Dallas Mavericks and New York Knicks, Kristaps Porzingis has changed teams. In an effort to position themselves to be able to bring in superstar free agents this coming summer, the Knicks exchanged their best asset in a down year for contracts that are either expiring or can be bought out, while also bringing in Dennis Smith … [Read more...] about Next To Greatness: How Kristaps Porzingis Benefits From Being Traded To Dallas

The 2018-19 NBA season is coming up on its All-Star break. The Association still believes that its destination will be another championship for the Golden State Warriors. But that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the season as a whole. Last year was wonderful, so let’s return to the path. Let’s go back to the Journey. Song of the Week: Jonathan McReynolds – “Make Room” One of the … [Read more...] about Back to the NBA Journey, Week Sixteen: Inventory Management

The New Orleans Pelicans won the NBA’s Draft Lottery, presumably securing former Duke phenom Zion Williamson with the number one pick in a few weeks. The seemingly bigger story surrounding how the ping pong balls bounced is the fact that the New York Knicks ended up with the third pick. Cue all the outrage and sadness and jokes that are the product of both the Knicks’ … [Read more...] about The World Is Not Over: Knicks Fans Should Not Regret Getting The Third Pick