Finding the Catalyst

Written by Nicholas McGowan

It can be sometimes hard to find the truth, in the case of the Knicks; it is always hard to find the truth. Behind the strict media policies that supposedly all Knicks employees must agree to, there seem to be a few people who continue to leak out information. For instance, a few days ago media reports had Steve Kerr joining the Golden State Warriors. Yet today I saw a report from CBS Sports that read “Steve Kerr seeking five-year, $30 million deal from Knicks. It’s amazing to see the drastic change from Kerr to Warriors to Kerr to Knicks. Remember when the word out of the Knicks was that they wanted to ink Kerr to a deal in early May? I do, yet today is May 12th and the longer this head coaching search drags out, the more possible landings spots for Kerr open up. The OKC Thunder who just blew a 16 point lead, might fire Scott Brooks, and if the Indiana Pacers lose (looks as though they will certainly play Miami at this point) there will certainly be rumblings about the security of Frank Vogel. The Knicks need to lock up Kerr now if they believe he is the man to lead the Knicks to a championship. The Knicks cannot afford to lose him, if a better situation pops up, one that is both better than the Warriors and Knicks situation, Kerr might bolt there. Since recent reports have Kerr coming to Knicks, I figured we should have some idea as how he might do as our coach. Continue reading

The Knicks Dictionary

There are some things that only exist on the Knicks because this is an insane and screwed up franchise.  In order to simplify things we decised to come up with a dictionary to explain these Knicks only phenomena.  Here is the Knicks Dictionary which will be updated as necessary:

3rd Quarter – The quarter the Knicks take off every game before trying again in the 4th
Accountability
The best way to learn is to be allowed to keep doing what you are doing.
Big Lineup – Playing tall players.
D-focused Coach – a guy who doesn’t coach defense
Game Shape – Enough stamina for 3 quarters
Herb Williams – A permanent fixture of the assistant coaching staff no matter who is head coach.  Never a candidate for head coach.
Knick Comeback – Coming back from at least 20 points down only to juuuuust fall short at the end.
Knick Effect – When someone on the opposing team has a season high scoring game due to terrible defense.
Knick trade – Getting fleeced while exchanging players and being happy about it.
Knicks 6th ManThis player has to be extemely inconsistent and undependable.
Knicks Out of Timeout Play – Isolation.  Always.

Episode 163: More Injuries

Lots to talk about tonight, 3 games, a big injury to Raymond Felton, JUST RIDICULOUS Smith, Camby back, Brewer fading, lineup changes, Nets firing their coach, Wade gets suspended and much much more Download Episode 163

Episode 119: Oh Captain My Captain

The Knicks stomp the Magic and win a thriller in Chicago thanks to Carmelo Anthony’s heroics.  We give our comments on the games, take a look at the playoff picture for both conferences and go over a few other things around the league such as the age for entering the NBA, Dwight trying to get Stan Van Gundy fired and more.  Download Episode 119

Episode 79: It’s Been a While

We’re back!  Unfortunately the NBA is not.  The Knicks hire coach Mike Woodson.  We debate whether he has been hired as a defensive coach or not.  Ronny Turiaf breaks his hand.  NBA player rankings.  The Denver Knuggicks experiment is over before it started, Wilson Chandler signs in China.  Download Episode 79           Subscribe on ITunes