Walt Frazier was one of the most famous Knicks of all time. He won NBA championships in 1970 and 1973. He averaged 35 points and 19 assists in the 1970 championship game vs. the hated Lakers. He averaged 18.9 PPG and 6.1 APG over his career and was a 4-time all-NBA player.
This iconic photograph is of stylish Walt walking down the streets of New York.
** This photo hangs in the Corzo Lounge of the 40/40 Club**
“Nothing is set in stone. That’s what I’ve learned,” Lin said Thursday. “We talked about (my free agency). I love the Knicks and the organization. But at the same time, it’s a business. Me, personally, I think it would be great if I come back. But crazy things happen and I don’t really know what’s going to happen.”
Woodson to return as Knicks coach, sources say - NY Post
It’s not a matter of if, but when.
Knicks interim coach Mike Woodson has been told by owner James Dolan in recent days the club plans to bring him back for next season, according to two people familiar with the situation. …
The Knicks will not announce Woodson’s return until after the season, once a new contract — possibly for three years — is hammered out. …
The Knicks’ anticipated tango with coaching legend Phil Jackson never materialized. According to multiple sources, the Knicks never contacted the Zen Master.
Perhaps in spite of Stephen A Smith’s diatribe on Monday morning, Knicks interim coach Mike Woodson has stated that Jeremy Lin will not play in game 5 against the Heat on Wednesday. Woodson said that Lin is not physically ready for action yet.
The Knicks have lost Iman Shumpert and Baron Davis to major knee injuries (Davis is expected to be out for a year) in this series. Everybody’s favorite, Mike Bibby will start on Wednesday night.
Due to the fact that I was at the gym at the time, I only heard bits and pieces of Stephen A. Smith’s rant about Lin’s inactivity in this series. Smith believes that if Lin is able to get shots off in practice, then should be able to play for maybe 12-15 minutes off the bench for the Knicks. It is an all hands on deck situation for the Knicks; they are the walking wounded, but how effective is Lin going to be if he’s just at 70%? We all saw how effective Lin was against the Heat in mid February at the height of Linsanity…
(Via Yahoo! Sports)
A Knicks fan celebrates after their Game 4 win against the Miami Heat.
“Terrible news for Baron Davis. Torn ACL and MCL as well as partial tear of right patella tendon. Out 12 months.”
Tyson and Eddy
The divergent careers of two former prep phenoms
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Tommy Dee, Andrew Smith and Dalen Cuff of TheKnicksBlog.com talk about adjustments made by the Knicks that led to a win in Game Four.
Amar'e Stoudemire .... Is STARTING
“It’s great. It’s been fun. It’s been up and down. But for the most part I don’t regret my decision for wanting to come here. It’s been a year and a half. Things haven’t gone the way we want them to go. But we still have time. I’m not worried about that. I love my decision. I stick with my decision. I’m a New York Knick and I’m going to be here.”
