Who knew the underdog story of a star basketball player in America would parallel political strife in the Far East? And that he would become yet another point of disagreement between a world power and a fledgling separatist state? Jeremy Lin is the feel good story for the NBA and America at large. The underdog story of a Taiwanese-American and Harvard graduate who had no D-1 … [Read more...] about Chinese celebrating Knicks’ Jeremy Lin as their own; spiting Taiwan
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Taiwan embracing NY Knicks Jeremy Lin as one of their own
Jeremy Lin is the feel good story for the NBA and America at large. The underdog story of a Taiwanese-American and Harvard graduate who had no D-1 offers and went undrafted is dominating sports media right now. Lin had 38 points versus Kobe Bryant and the New York Knicks. The legend grew. Then he hit a buzzer-beating, game winning three-pointer versus the Toronto Raptors … [Read more...] about Taiwan embracing NY Knicks Jeremy Lin as one of their own
Knicks star Jeremy Lin offered free apartment during apartment search
Jeremy Lin is the newest ESPN created sensation. No doubt he's been great in his very, very small sample size that is his brief NBA career, but the WWL jumped the gun even faster than they did on Tim Tebow, if that's possible. And, if you've been consuming the sports media lately, Lin has been deemed the winner of the next NBA MVP award. Maybe the next five. A tweet from … [Read more...] about Knicks star Jeremy Lin offered free apartment during apartment search
NBA Free Agent Signings: Chandler, Young, Cook, Thornton
Our resident NBA nerd David Kay is on vacation this week; in a much warmer place. However, being out of the country hasn't stopped him from being on top of the news. He's got a lot to say on what's been going on with the league this week. New York Knicks sign C Tyson Chandler to 4-year, $58 million contract The Knicks land one of the most coveted free agents and add a true … [Read more...] about NBA Free Agent Signings: Chandler, Young, Cook, Thornton
Knicks and Nets Ticket Holders Seek Refund, Protest NBA Lockout!
The spirit of Occupy Wall St. moves up to midtown tomorrow. The NBA lockout is alienating people left and right. If this continues, they'll keep losing fans en masse all the way to next season. If there's a season. New York state Senator Malcolm A. Smith (D- 14th district) will join New York Knicks and New Jersey Nets fans and season ticketholders tomorrow, Wednesday … [Read more...] about Knicks and Nets Ticket Holders Seek Refund, Protest NBA Lockout!
Milwaukee Bucks Big Five Trump The New York Knicks Big Three
Apparently there isn't much of a difference between Eastern Conference playoff hopefuls and the conference's lower seeds. A 100-95 win over the New York Knicks Sunday afternoon proved the Milwaukee Bucks are, in fact, capable of building an early lead and holding on against decent competition. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks Big Five Trump The New York Knicks Big Three
New York Knicks, Rangers Tickets to see Huge Spike
The price of success is heavy if you’re a New York Knicks fan. With a place in the post-season looking likely for the first time in seven years, the decision to raise season ticket prices does seem reasonable. But a 49% average hike is surely a bit extreme. That’s what Madison Square Garden Inc, which owns the Knicks and MSG, will be asking fans of the basketball side to … [Read more...] about New York Knicks, Rangers Tickets to see Huge Spike
Free Agency hypes start of NBA season
After one of the most publicized off-seasons in NBA history, the league's landscape seems to have gone through a bigger face lift than Joan Rivers. The anticipation for the start of the season has been building since Lebron and CBTV reporter Blane Harrington lit up expectations in the sunshine state, seemingly anointing the Heat the most hated team in the NBA. With Bosh and … [Read more...] about Free Agency hypes start of NBA season
Rumor: LeBron has Hotel Booked in Miami?
With “The Decision” only a few hours away, two sources from UsMagazine.com report that LeBron James has rented out six cabanas at the W Hotel in South Beach to celebrate his decision this weekend. This rumor adds credibility to ESPN’s Chris Broussard, who confirmed this morning that LeBron is leaning towards joining Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami. If there is one thing … [Read more...] about Rumor: LeBron has Hotel Booked in Miami?
Before the Lebron show, watch the Knicks’ Amare Show
As you know, Thursday night will be all about the Lebron show, the where and when he makes his free agent announcement. Although most people believe he's staying in Cleveland, there are rumblings that he's going to New York now. Speaking of the Knicks, an hour before the show you can get your NBA free agency fix on the MSG Network. NBA all-star Amar'e Stoudemire has signed … [Read more...] about Before the Lebron show, watch the Knicks’ Amare Show