Knicks Acquire Patrick Ewing Jr. for Fredrick Weis
New York Knicks —
It is draft night in 1999 and the Knicks are ready to select with the 15th pick. St. John’s star and Queensbridge native Ron Artest is available and he is fresh off leading the Red Storm to the Elite 8. So there is no doubt in anybody’s mind that Ron-Ron will be selected by his hometown team next. I’m thinking to myself, “This is perfect, my favorite player on my favorite college basketball team is about to get drafted by my Knicks!!!” This situation could not have been more perfect.
So David Stern fixes his glasses and takes a walk to the podium and begins to say, “with the 15th ...
When Junior Becomes Senior
And One —
Someday, maybe it will be another Jr. in a similar video; for now, we'll enjoy watching Patrick's son. Patrick Ewing Jr. Dunk Contest
Back In Business
JR, On Fire —
Ladies and gentlemen - this is what you call textbook. (photo: Gordon Greaves) Nothing like being back in the friendly confines of your own home. My Internet works at a good speed and I'm up to date with what is going on in the world of basketball. My planets are all in alignment again so let me spread this knowledge with you. What's Happening Everywhere: Congrats to the two Queensland teams that won the Australian Basketball Association (ABA) Championship. Firstly, well done to my hometown Townsville Flames (women) for winning back to back ...
A Meaningless Poll on a Quiet Tuesday
Posting and Toasting —
It's pretty quiet in Knicks world right now and I'm still settling into school, so here's a quick poll to keep you thinking. With the recent acquisition of Patrick Ewing Jr., the Knicks boast quite a lineup of prodigious dunkers. Among them are:
Patrick Ewing Jr.: 2008 NCAA Dunk Contest participant
David Lee: 2001 High School Dunk Contest winner
Nate Robinson: 2006 NBA Dunk Contest winner
Fred Jones: 2004 NBA Dunk Contest winner
Wilson Chandler: Not a bad dunker himself
So, simple question. Who would win a dunk contest? Remember that in-game dunking ability doesn't necessarily ...
College Basketball Trivia Answers Being Waived
Amphibious Sports Duo —
A lot of NBA cuts have been going on as team's trim their roster in preparation for the new season. Several college standouts have again found themselves unable to make the transition. Some of the notables: Gerry McNamara - Consistent and not at all overrated (NSFW), Big East Tournament legend, waived by the Utah Jazz. Patrick Ewing Jr. - Listed to link this dunk performance, waived by New York Knicks. Keith Van Horn's contract - once again out of the league, waived by New Jersey Nets. Julius Hodge - ACC standout and Chris Paul crotch punch victim, waived by New Jersey Nets. Chris ...
