Dr. Memory vs. Oak Tree I’m going to make an executive decision and go out on a limb here by giving Bernard King the win over Malik Rose if we had run a WRWIB matchup between #30 and #31. So, instead, this week's matchup is a much more compelling duel between Jerry Lucas and Charles Oakley. I love the matchups that stir debate between Knicks generations. Oakley vs. Lucas … [Read more...] about Who Really Wore it Best? #32 Jerry Lucas vs. #34 Charles Oakley
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Forgotten (Terance) Mann arrives in Brooklyn
It’s more of a return. Terance Mann was born in Brooklyn... but raised in Lowell, Mass... A lot has happened since Shams Charania announced that the Brooklyn Nets had agreed to participate in a three-team deal with the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks the night before the NBA Draft... BREAKING: Boston, Atlanta and Brooklyn are finalizing a three-team trade that sends Kristaps … [Read more...] about Forgotten (Terance) Mann arrives in Brooklyn
What to look for, who to look at as Brooklyn Nets open Summer League
Testing for the Nets draft picks begins Thursday at 5:00 p.m. ET on ESPN2 with tape delay on YES at 11:00 p.m. It’s hard to recall the last time Brooklyn Nets fans were so excited about Summer League. Makes sense, though. Egor Demin and Nolan Traore are the highest Nets draft picks of the Sean Marks era, Demin, the eighth pick being the franchise’s highest pick since 2010 when … [Read more...] about What to look for, who to look at as Brooklyn Nets open Summer League
Giannis Antetokounmpo: A lot of people try to convince me to go play in New York
There’s been speculation Giannis Antetokounmpo could be the next NBA superstar to request a trade, and following the Bucks parting ways with Lillard, it feels like now would be the time to do so if he wants to leave Milwaukee. But where would Antetokounmpo go that make sense for the next chapter of his career? It seems like the people around the two-time MVP have an idea where … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo: A lot of people try to convince me to go play in New York
Knicks’ new free agent gem brings unmatched versatility
Kyle Ross-Imagn ImagesKyle Ross-Imagn Images The New York Knicks have needed a spark off the bench, someone who can steady the ship and bring real impact minutes. In Guerschon Yabusele, they believe they’ve found exactly that player — a hungry veteran who understands the assignment and is ready to attack it. Mike Brown already has visions of how to deploy … [Read more...] about Knicks’ new free agent gem brings unmatched versatility