The Knicks received a pair of fantastic efforts from their top guns in a win against a depleted Pacers squad. RJ Barrett & Julius Randle combined for 62 points on 60% shooting. Mitchell Robinson also chipped in with eight points and eight rebounds off the bench. The Knick offense had a rhythm to it and their defense was focused all night. But there were both things I liked and disliked, so I give some positive and negative takeaways on the Knicks' win in our 300th episode. NYY-NYK Question o...
Jan 06, 2022•46 min•Ep. 300
It's been a minute since we discussed Yankees. In this episode we just go over a few offseason rumors spanning from Correa to the rumors in Oakland on Chapman & Olson. We also briefly talk about the Yankees' philosophy needing a change and more. NYY-NYK Question of the Day: This power hitter played for the Yankees from 1983 through 1985, taking home two Silver Slugger awards. Who was he?
Jan 04, 2022•41 min•Ep. 299
The Knicks lost another one in Toronto on Sunday afternoon. They were missing open shots, had trouble adjusting to the Raptors' zone D, and needed Robinson's rim protection as well. I have some things to say about Thibs and about RJ on this one that I did not like. NYY-NYK Question of the Day: Who wore No. 21 for the Knicks before Charlie Ward? Hint: He wore it from 1986-92.
Jan 03, 2022•40 min•Ep. 298
The Knicks lost their win streak on New Year's Eve in OKC. They were without Julius Randle and Kemba Walker in this one. I actually liked the way they played a lot. It just came down to the Knicks continuing to miss quality looks all night. Later, Anthony & Tanner join to talk some MMA and more. NYY-NYK Question of the Day: Name all eight head coaches the Knicks have had this decade, including interim coaches.
Jan 02, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 297
A win will always be a win. Happy? Good, because with that expression out of the way, let me say that those may have been the two worst wins I have ever witnessed any of my favorite sports team's be a part of. Holy crap does this Knicks team have some issues. The energy has been a concern all season and boy did it rear it's ugly head against the Wolves and Pistons on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tonight we rant. Enjoy. NYY-NYK Question of the Day: Which Hall of Fame Knicks coach succeeded Red Holzman ...
Dec 30, 2021•40 min•Ep. 296
The Knicks took care of the Hawks at the Garden yesterday on Christmas. It was Randle's 25 to lead the way but many other Knicks contributed in this one. We discuss it all in the latest episode. Merry Christmas, everybody. NYY-NYK Question of the Day: Where did the term "Knickerbocker" originate from?
Dec 27, 2021•24 min•Ep. 295
We break down the Knicks' latest loss to the Celtics. Kemba Walker made his return to the rotation with a bang, Evan Fournier decided to show up probably for the first time since playing Boston on opening night (kidding...kinda), and Randle once again couldn't get it done late in the contest. Later, Ant (@aelbertbjj) and Leo (@leo_rodriguez1222 & @saynomore908) make returns to the show as we discuss some NFL, MMA, and the Jake Paul boxing event that took place on Saturday night. NYY-NYK Ques...
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 294
The Knicks took down the Rockets tonight in Houston. With many players still in protocol (Knox the latest) and D-Rose hurt for the second half, Thibs was forced to go to the youth again. Big performances from Immanuel Quickley and Miles "Deuce" McBride led the backcourt. And Mitchell Robinson looked stellar at the five, especially in the second half. I break down their performances, talk more on Julius, and discuss what I'd like to see going forward from Thibodeau's Knicks. NYY-NYK Question of t...
Dec 17, 2021•34 min•Ep. 293
The Knicks can't figure it out and the season looks pretty grim at this point. I discuss the Warriors game, Curry's ridiculous midgame celebration in the first quarter, my issues with Tom Thibodeau's offense and rotation, and more. NYY-NYK Question of the Day: Name the four teams the Knicks faced in their 1998-99 playoff run (in order).
Dec 15, 2021•48 min•Ep. 292
The Knicks continue to lose. The season gets more dim and hopeless by the day that I am losing motivation to even say the same old things: play the kids. Also, Anthony, Mike, and I get together to make our predictions for UFC 269 and more. NYY-NYK Question of the Day: What was the infamous way that Pat Riley left the Knicks in 1995?
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 291
The Knicks took an abysmal loss on Saturday to the Nuggets but bounced back nicely in San Antonio on Tuesday night. We break the two games down and also go over the roster with our quarterly progress reports. NYY-NYK Question of the Day: True or False? Of the two times the Knicks won 60 regular season games, they failed to win the Finals in each of those years.
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 290
They were both tight battles but both ones the Knicks lost. New York dropped two straight games this week against the Nets and the Suns. We go over everything from the officiating to Thibodeau's rotation to the offense and defense of this roster, and more. NYY-NYK Question of the Day: How many players from the 1953-54 Knicks went on to become pro or college coaches?
Dec 04, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 289
Earlier this afternoon the Knicks broke the news that Kemba Walker will be booted from the starting lineup and rotation. Thibodeau says it's for the time being and that the Knicks want some size in there. We briefly analyze the move in this emergency episode. NYY-NYK Question of the Day: True or False? Tim Hardaway Jr. ranks top-10 in Knicks history for three-pointers made.
Nov 30, 2021•26 min•Ep. 288
After taking a pitiful loss to the Suns on Friday night, the Knicks bounced back with what may've been their best victory of the season on Saturday night in Atlanta. The 'Bockers took down their new rivals behind great defense and a collective effort from the youth! NYY-NYK Question of the Day: Outside of last postseason, when was the last time the Knicks and Hawks met in the playoffs, and who won the series?
Nov 28, 2021•41 min•Ep. 287
The Knicks took down the Lakers on Tuesday night at the Garden. After an incredibly fast start for New York, the Lakers came storming back late in the first half and into the third quarter. The Knicks eventually pulled away though thanks to another brilliant effort by their bench. Los Angeles fell to under .500 at the time and the Knicks 10-8. NYY-NYK Question of the Day: True or False? In Tracy McGrady’s Knick debut he scored 26 points, his most of the 2009-10 season.
Nov 25, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 286
The Knicks split this weekend against the Rockets and Bulls in two tight games yet for some reason it still feels like they were blown out in both. Things are certainly not awfully grim but they are concerning. We have lots to discuss in this one, mainly analyzing this stagnant Knick offense. NYY-NYK Question of the Day: Bill Bradley played his entire NBA career with the New York Knicks. In which year did he make the All-Star team?
Nov 22, 2021•56 min•Ep. 285
The Knicks lost again at home. It's become a very concerning trend that this team doesn't play with that resiliency every night in front of their fans like they did last season. The chemistry seems to be the biggest problem here and in this show we discussed that and more.
Nov 18, 2021•31 min•Ep. 284
I am back. Been a bit. Sorry. Don't know how often I'll be putting out episodes going forward but I will try my best to be consistent again to some degree. Tonight we discussed a little Knicks, went over their win against the Pacers, and broke some things down.
Nov 17, 2021•38 min•Ep. 283
Continuing to discuss Knicks topics from four days ago on the pod here. This time we get more into RJ Barrett while also touching more on Mitchell Robinson, Obi Toppin, and also Kevin Knox. Dana White's Contender Series was also tonight. We analyze that a bit too.
Sep 08, 2021•44 min•Ep. 282
The Yankees fecklessly dropped the weekend set against the Orioles in the Bronx. This was supposed to be a "gimme" series. It's borderline unacceptable to do anything but sweep this miserable excuse of a team, let alone dropping two of three. Yankee pitching was a mixed bag as was the offense, Aaron Boone got tossed and made some questionable decisions, and Gleyber Torres got lazy again. There were a few positives like Nestor, Gary, and Stanton, but it was pretty bad overall. Nothing more than a...
Sep 05, 2021•25 min•Ep. 281
The Knicks were a surprising team last season, winning 41 games and placing in the top-half of the Eastern Conference standings. Pretty soon they will be underway again. New York will begin their preseason in just over a month from now, and then the regular season starts late October. The offseason moves by the front office were solid, as were the moves in the draft. Was it enough to improve the Knicks even more in the 2021-22 season, and by how much? We talk that and more in this episode....
Sep 03, 2021•47 min•Ep. 280
The Yankees' 13-game win streak snapped in Oakland last series and then they proceeded to lose the opening pair of games this series to drop four games in a row. The bats cooled off as they stopped stealing bases and started hitting into more double-plays, and the starting pitching was not the same. But to salvage the series Gerrit Cole stepped up by turning in a brilliant effort against the Angels in the third game. As the scorching hot Stanton sat the third game, an also hot Aaron Judge filled...
Sep 02, 2021•36 min•Ep. 279
The Yankees took the first two games of the set in Oakland to extend their impressive win streak to 13 games. But on the weekend things changed and they cooled off, dropping the last two as the bats went quiet and the defense was sloppy. Aaron Judge was the only offense on Saturday, Anthony Rizzo drove in the lone run to tie it late Sunday, but it was Chad Green who surrendered the big blow in the eighth. Still, the team looks in solid shape going forward. The problem is the Rays keep winning. W...
Aug 31, 2021•54 min•Ep. 278
The Yankees are scorching hot. They have just won their 11th consecutive game, sweeping the Braves across two in Atlanta. The bats continue to show improvement as Giancarlo Stanton leads the way while the baserunning, defense, and pitching all continue to be rock solid as well. Aaron Boone is also making sound decisions late in the game that are paying off. Later, Dom Randazzo (@dom.randazzo, via Instagram) joins us to talk about the state of the Bombers while we hit on a few matters as well....
Aug 26, 2021•52 min•Ep. 277
The Yankees are rolling. With their ninth win in a row this afternoon they moved to 20 games above .500 for the first time all season, but more importantly they continue to hold control of the first wildcard spot. The Pinstripes also improved to 3,291-0 all-time against the Twins (or something like that). This series the bats looked as sharp as they've looked in a long while; Luke Voit in particular is out to prove himself again while Andrew Velazquez is becoming a fan favorite. Meanwhile the st...
Aug 22, 2021•34 min•Ep. 276
The Yankees swept the Red Sox this week to jump ahead of them in the standings. They now lead the wildcard while five games out from the first place Rays in the division. Things are looking very bright right now for Aaron Boone's squad. Guys are stepping up defensively, the approach at the plate is different, the starting pitching has been sturdy, they're getting healthy again, and more. We break it down.
Aug 19, 2021•39 min•Ep. 275
The Yankees continue to win. By taking two against the White Sox this weekend that makes it six consecutive series victories for them. These wins did not come easy but they felt good. The bullpen is a huge issue, but the offense has looked better and the starting pitching has held it down during all of the injuries. We recap it, break it down, and discuss the team's play of late in our latest show. And for my take on the game at Field of Dreams go watch/listen to Ep. 273!
Aug 15, 2021•33 min•Ep. 274
Six total runs in the ninth gave fans a thrilling roller coaster ending to a magical night. Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton's clutch homers were erased once Zack Britton walked the No. 9 hitter and fed Tim Anderson a meatball for the walk-off. If you're a baseball fanatic, it was the perfect show for a night like this. But I'm a Yankees fanatic...
Aug 13, 2021•45 min•Ep. 273
The Yankees continue to win series' as they most recently took two of three from Kansas City. They received yet another masterful performance from Jameson Taillon, DJ LeMahieu is going well at the dish lately as are a lot of other guys, Joey Gallo still isn't hitting, and more. We get to it all in the latest.
Aug 12, 2021•32 min•Ep. 272
The Yankees took three of four from the Mariners and continue to win series' ever since the trade deadline. There were both positives and negatives. Luis Gil continues to impress; Gleyber is showing some life but also got injured; Rizzo went onto the COVID list; Gallo had a breakout game and more. We break it all down and also discuss some UFC as well.
Aug 09, 2021•32 min•Ep. 271
