No, New York, D’Antoni Is Not the Guy

Posted in Alonzo Mourning, Blogroll, Donnie Walsh, James Posey, Mike D\'Antoni, New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Shaq, The Sports Watchers, Udonis Haslem on May 20th, 2008 by Uzo

Special to TSF…

Poet and Modi there’s no caption needed here huh? Be Peace my brothas…

So since many of you know that I, TheSportsWatcher, am a unabashed New York Knicks fan, I’m sure you are all wondering what I think about the acquisition of Coach Mike D’Antoni as the new head coach at the Garden.

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NBA On TNT Playoff Notes: Do Not Count Out The Spurs!

Posted in Boston Celtics, Byron Scott, Charles Barkley, Cheryl Miller, Chris Paul, Cleveland Cavaliers, Craig Sager, David West, Emmanuel "Manny" Ohonme, Ernie Johnson, Fabricio Oberto, Greg Popovich, Inside the NBA, Kenny Smith, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Marv Albert, Mike D\'Antoni, NBA On TNT, NBA playoffs, New Orleans Hornets, New York Knicks, Peja Stoyakovic, Rajon Rondo, Reggie Miller, Sam Casell, Samaritan's Feet, San Antonio Spurs, Sports Illustrated, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Wally Szczerbiak on May 12th, 2008 by Michael Tillery

(Photo:Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE/Getty Images)

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For the first time in the playoffs, Chris Paul was outplayed by a quicker Tony Parker

Congratulations to Robert Horry for tying Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s NBA playoff games record of 237.

Is he a Hall of Fame Player? Why or why not?

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NBA On TNT Playoff Notes: Barkley: “I didn’t say they weren’t making shots, I say they can’t shoot.” Wade: “I didn’t want to say that.”

Posted in Andre Iguodala, Antonio McDyess, Avery Johnson, Billy King, Charles Barkley, Chauncey Billups, Dallas Mavericks, David Aldridge, Dei Lynam, Detroit Pistons, Doug Collins, Dwyane Wade, Erik Spoelstra, Ernie Johnson, Houston Texas, Inside the NBA, Jason Maxiell, Kenny Smith, Kevin Harlan, Los Angeles Lakers, Mark West, Maurice Cheeks, Miami Heat, NBA On TNT, NBA.com, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Pat Riley, Pau Gasol, Paula Abdul, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Rashard Lewis, Rasheed Wallace, Rodney Stuckey, Shaquille O’Neal, Star Jones, Tayshaun Prince, TNT OverTime, Will Robinson on May 2nd, 2008 by Michael Tillery

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The clamps: Once Iggy got past Prince, Roscoe was there waiting

Wade on getting in shape to play on the US National team this summer: “My body will be good. Next week I start working out with my trainer, Tim Grover in Chicago. My trainers from Miami all come down and we all get to work on my body. I’m trying to get as healthy this year as I’ve ever been in my life. They Olympics are very important, not only for me but for the USA…I’m 100% in, unless somebody else tells me that I can’t play.”

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Isiah Thomas Fired

Posted in Blogroll, Donnie Walsh, Indiana Pacers, Isiah Thomas, James L. Dolan, New York Knicks on April 18th, 2008 by Michael Tillery

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Isiah’s nightmare is over

Dig how Howard Beck and Mike Nizza reported this.

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The Isiah Thomas era officially ended Friday, and a major Knicks rebuilding project is now underway.

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Something Is Wrong When…

Posted in Andre Woodson Kentucky, Barry Bonds, Bud Selig, Isaiah Thomas, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, NFL Draft, Pat Riley, San Francisco Giants on April 18th, 2008 by Ron Glover

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Someone needs to catch a bad one. Sho Nuff!

The behavior of the powers that be in sports the past couple of months has me scratching my head. More surprising than their actions is the response or lack thereof in the main stream media.

Take a look.

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