Lance Thomas
Knicks Turn to Thomas for Leadership & Intangibles
Lance Thomas‘ stat line Wednesday night against Memphis, with one huge exception, was as bland as one of those pre-made bagels with cream cheese you find at the corner deli. Thomas had eight points, four rebounds and one assist in 32 minutes in the Knicks’ 99-88 win over the Grizzlies. [Watch Knicks-Bulls Saturday on MSG […]
Return of Lance Thomas Igniting Knicks Defense
Almost every day for months, Lance Thomas would lay on his back in front of his locker, while a member of the Knicks training staff firmly rolled a ribbed steel massager across the bottom of both feet. Thomas would wince as more and more pressure was applied. His toes and foot were pushed towards his […]
Lance Thomas Is the Ultimate Glue Guy
KNICKS 101, MAGIC 90 If the final quarter of this season will involve, as Jeff Hornacek said, assessment on what players fit the Triangle Offense, it should also be an assessment of lineups. For most of this season, the Knicks were a team that struggled at the start of games and also struggled with defense. […]
Coach K’s Influence Reaches Knicks
When Knicks reserve big man Marshall Plumlee walked into the weight room at Duke as a freshman, he saw coach Mike Krzyzewski bench pressing. It was Plumlee’s turn to work out next. He attempted one lift before pausing to remove plates. Sorry to out you Marshall. Let the record show by the end of his […]
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 […]
Crispy’s Pre-Game Notebook: Knicks at Hawks
NEW YORK KNICKS (16-14) The Knicks, sitting at 5th in the East and a half-game behind Charlotte, begin an important three-game road trip in Atlanta, followed by visits to New Orleans and Houston. New York is the only +.500 team in the NBA that is minus in point differential, which raises some eyebrows. They’ve given up […]
Knicks Welcoming Return to The Mecca
Home is where the heart is, but it is also where the bed is, the dog is, the cozy spot on the couch and the local shops that every Knicks player enjoys. With the first grueling road trip of the season in the rear view mirror, the Knicks will take the court tonight in The […]
Crispy’s Pre-Game Notebook: Knicks at Suns
NEW YORK KNICKS (14-10) The Knicks have been four games over .500 twice since 2001-02 at this point of the season, so there is growing excitement around the team. They’ve won nine of 12 and 11 of 15 including four straight on the road. This morning before shootaround, the Knicks were downplaying where they are […]