Introducing The Strickland’s Top 75 Knicks of All Time
There have been many Knicks that have suited up prior to this year’s NBA 75th anniversary season. Who are the best of the best? We’re looking to figure it out!
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Celtics 114, Knicks 107: Wrong
The Knicks lost to the Celtics on the road, but the real story is that both squads, heavily depleted by COVID-19 absences, were even playing in the first place as the NBA continues to play with fir amid an ongoing global pandemic.
A study on defensive play type data
What does defensive play type data tell us? Does it measure defense effectively in the NBA? Drew looks to answer these questions and maybe find a better way of doing things.
A Study on 3-Point Shooting: Should we change how we contextualize 3-point defense in the NBA?
Can a team truly affect the 3-point percentage of their opponents on defense? Can one season at a time even properly contextualize 3-point shooting? Were the Knicks just “lucky” to achieve the best 3-point defense in the NBA this year? Drew tries to find the answers.
Calling all statistics questions for a data-centric mailbag
Have you ever looked at some of these advanced stats floating around the NBA universe and wondered what the hell they mean? Or seen something with your eyes that you can’t quite figure out how to prove or disprove with data? Ask away in the comments and Drew will answer!
Takes Time: NBA basketball could be back by Christmas
Alex Wolfe and Jeremy Cohen discuss the NBA’s proposed Christmas restart in this edition of Takes Time, including what the restart means for the league, what a longer schedule means for the Knicks’ plans, and how Tom Thibodeau needs to walk the walk about minutes management in a condensed season.
Macri’s Missives: GOAT talk
Jonathan Macri is joined by Shwinnypooh in this week’s Missives to go deep into the weeds on the LeBron/MJ GOAT debate after LeBron secured his fourth title this past week.
No All-Rookie? No problem: Projecting RJ Barrett’s future
New contributor Derek Reifer lays out the case for RJ Barrett as a core piece after his rookie season, despite a snub from the All-Rookie teams
Operation Killian: Everyone has a PG, So Why is it So Hard To Get One?
Prez and Tyrese London explore different avenues for acquiring a franchise point guard and discuss why Killian Hayes might be the answer for the PG-bereft Knicks.
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The Knicks walked into the lion’s den and walked out with their heads held high, their centers the victims of low blows and their series lead halved