Giannis Antetokounmpo
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The Corner Three: Giannis vs Harden, The Battle in the East and Melo in NY?
ONE. The NBA has thrived on drama. Since the days of Bird v. Magic, rivalries between players have fueled the allure of the game. Even in an era where we’ve seen way more hugs and smiles after games than any fan of a losing team wants to see, there still remain some beefs that keep […]
Feb 29, 2020
The Corner Three: All-Star Votes, LeBron at The Mecca and Zion’s Debut
ONE. Raptors forward Pascal Siakam was voted a starter among the Eastern Conference players selected to the All-Star game. It will be his first all-star appearance to continue what has been an amazing ascension for a late first-round pick who spent time in the G-League as a rookie. Siakam, in his fourth season, earned the […]
Jan 24, 2020
The Corner Three: Where’s All The Star Power?
ONE. Not even Christmas could save the NBA’s sagging television ratings. According to several reports based on the Nielsen data, the league saw a 10% overall decline in viewership of their five-game slate this year. And while the primetime matchup — the Clippers comeback win over the Lakers — did extremely well in the Los […]
Dec 27, 2019
Knox Outdone By Giannis in Knicks Christmas Day Loss
When David Fizdale was asked if Christmas Day games actually favored the road teams, the Knicks coach smirked and gave a blunt answer: the Bucks have the advantage simply because they are, right now, the better team. As the losses mount — this is now 5 straight and 10 of the last 11 — the […]
Dec 26, 2018
Knicks Done In By Greek Freak’s Brilliance
5 thoughts on the loss: 1. The question had to be asked. I couldn’t have been the only one who made a mental note when Lance Thomas left the game with 4:19 to go and the score tied at 86. Someone else had to be thinking the same thing: Why take him out? He had […]
Feb 3, 2018
Knicks, Thomas Look To Slow Down Greek Freak
The Knicks will face one of the Top 5 players in the NBA under the age of 25 tonight when they take on the Bucks in Milwaukee. Giannis Antetokounmpo was a Greek mystery when he entered the 2013 NBA Draft. He lasted until the 15th spot in one of the weaker draft classes in recent […]
Knicks Reveal Moxie Despite Bucks Buzzer Beater
Some games you give credit to a great shot, like the game-winner Giannis Antetokounmpo made at the buzzer for the Bucks. But in situations like this one, you don’t point the finger, you point the thumb. “We just gave it away,” Lance Thomas said. “It should have never gotten to that point.” We spent a […]
Jan 5, 2017