Although, this might not mean much to many, Knick fans and DP devotees who know the pain, agony, strife, and headaches that were cause on yours truly by my beloved Knicks will understand. I found this video after viewing it on the MSG network following Carmelo Anthony’s Knicks debut and knew it would be something, along with the Amar’e Stoudemire press conference from this summer, that I would look back on in a few years with a smile. Sometimes, I still can’t believe the New York Knicks now have a lineup that includes both Stoudemire, Anthony, Chauncey Billups, and arguably the purest rookie in the game, Landry Fields. Winter suddenly, have become that much more exciting again.
The New York Knicks are the #2 Seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Unbelievable. Oh yeah, they also put together an unbelievable fifty-win season to do so. I've already expressed some thoughts on this season - from the trade of RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley to Julius Randle's injury and obvious absence to the brilliance that was Jalen Brunson - there has been so much to take in, and appreciate. I can't say it enough - I love this team. THIS team. Just a few other quick thoughts as we reflect on 50 wins and the #2 seed before heading into a tough first-round series with either the Miami Heat or Philadelphia 76ers: I know Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the hot narrative for MVP and there is a big-time Serbian in Denver who easily makes a claim for the award once again, but damn it, Jalen Brunson deserves recognition and some lower-place votes. That's all I'm asking for... Speaking of giving flowers to Jalen Brunson, it's about time a real basketball dis