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[The 1960's]

I love the NBA. Major League Baseball has always been my favorite, but for me, the NBA comes in a close 2nd place. I'm a huge fan of the New York Knickerbockers, who haven't won the NBA Championship since the 1973 season. Coming off a successful 2023-2024 season and with the recent acquisitions of Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns, I am full of optimism as the new 2024-2025 NBA season approaches.

The NBA Pre-Season begins in a couple of days on October 4th. So, who are your favorite players? Who are your favorite teams? Who do you predict will be the NBA champions this season?

Discuss anything and everything NBA right here!

 

[ponset]

Bud Grant was the Head Coach of my favorite NFL team, Minnesota Vikings.
Before that he played for the Minneapolis Lakers 1949-51.
Help them win a Championship in 1950.

 

[Robert Crawford]

A long-suffering Knicks fan that last celebrated a Knicks championship while in high school. The problem with that celebration is that it happened 51 years ago. I wish them better health so we can at least get out of the second round of playoffs.

 

[Walter Kittel]

I first got into basketball around the time that the Knicks won their first championship in 1971. Their style of play and their lineup made them one of my favorite teams from that era with players such as Willis Reed, Walt Frazier, Bill Bradley, Dave Debusschere, and Phil Jackson. Adding Earl 'the Pearl' Monroe to the team helped them achieve a second championship in 1973. While I didn't play organized basketball, I played a lot of playground ball and attempting to emulate Frazier and Monroe was part of that experience. I stress the word 'attempt'.

During the '70s I religiously watched ABC's weekend basketball telecasts and also got into NCAA basketball. I've been following basketball ever since with a variety of teams and stars holding my interest over the years.

- Walter.

 

[Jeffrey D]

Bud Grant was the Head Coach of my favorite NFL team, Minnesota Vikings.
Before that he played for the Minneapolis Lakers 1949-51.
Help them win a Championship in 1950.

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Wow- I didn’t know Grant played in the NBA.

On the subject of teams gone by, the 1982-
1983 76ers were great- Mo Cheeks, Andrew Toney (before his foot problems), Dr. J, and Moses. Bobby Jones was the defensive stud. One of the best single season teams in league history- won 65 games, and was 12-1 in the playoffs, sweeping the Lakers in the finals. The last time the Sixers won.

 

[The 1960's]

Yes I know, lots of baseball, football and hockey to watch. But in case that's not enough the NY Knicks begin their Pre-Season in Charlotte, NC tonight vs. the Hornets. It will be the first chance to see Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns as NY Knicks. It's being broadcast on NBATV and the MSG Network @ 5pm EST.

Knicks all NBA Games Schedule | NBA.com

Knicks NBA Games schedule in all

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New York Knicks vs. Charlotte Hornets: TV channel, time, free live stream for preseason opener

Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to make his debut with the Knicks.

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[ponset]

The Rifleman, Chuck Connors played for the Boston Celtics in the NBA.

 

[The 1960's]

Tonight @ 6pm EST the NY Knicks host the Minnesota Timberwolves @ Madison Square Garden in the first pre-season meeting of these teams since their blockbuster trade two weeks ago.

The game will be broadcast on the MSG Network and ESPN nationally.

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How to watch Knicks preseason game against Timberwolves with and without cable

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Get tickets to see Preseason: New York Knicks v. Minnesota Timberwolves at Madison Square Garden in New York.

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Timberwolves vs. Knicks (Oct 13, 2024) Live Score - ESPN

Live coverage of the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New York Knicks NBA game on ESPN, including live score, highlights and updated stats.

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Charles Barkley on LeBron & Bronny, JuJu vs Caitlin Clark, KAT Trade Verdict & Angering the Celtics ​

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[The 1960's]

The 2024-2025 NBA Regular Season commences this evening.

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Key dates and important events for the 2024-25 NBA season, Emirates NBA Cup, All-Star, Playoffs, NBA Finals and NBA Draft.

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[Robert Crawford]

Good luck to my Knicks. You're going to need it plus some.

 

[The 1960's]

Good luck to my Knicks. You're going to need it plus some.

Hey wait a minute. Those are my Knicks.

 

[Jeffrey D]

Dolan still owns the Knicks, right? Does he keep hiring the wrong brass, or is he meddlesome about the team, like Jerry Jones?

 

[The 1960's]

Dolan still owns the Knicks, right? Does he keep hiring the wrong brass, or is he meddlesome about the team, like Jerry Jones?

Yes he does. Simply hiring the right folks making the right trades.

Front Office

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I'm sure the Knicks want to make a definitive statement tonight vs. the Celtics right from the get go.

 

[Robert Crawford]

Dolan still owns the Knicks, right? Does he keep hiring the wrong brass, or is he meddlesome about the team, like Jerry Jones?

I think he's finally learned his lesson. He has in place now a front office team that knows what they're doing and he's staying out of the way except for signing the checks.

 

[The 1960's]

Good luck to my Knicks.

Hey wait a minute. Those are my Knicks.

Ok, your Knicks.

Celtics vs. Knicks: What we learned from opener as Boston ties 3-point record, Mikal Bridges raises questions

The 2024-25 season picked up right where the 2023-24 season left off: With a Celtics victory

www.cbssports.com

 

[Robert Crawford]

Ok, your Knicks. View attachment 235704

Celtics vs. Knicks: What we learned from opener as Boston ties 3-point record, Mikal Bridges raises questions

The 2024-25 season picked up right where the 2023-24 season left off: With a Celtics victory

www.cbssports.com

Which is why I said they need good luck plus some.. Seriously, it’s going to take 20-25 games before this roster gets their footing. A lot of new players.

 

[The 1960's]

Which is why I said they need good luck plus some.. Seriously, it’s going to take 20-25 games before this roster gets their footing. A lot of new players.

I completely agree. I was thinking just that while watching last night. I also wondered how many folks would be hitting the panic button after only one game.

 

[Robert Crawford]

I completely agree. I was thinking just that while watching last night. I also wondered how many folks would be hitting the panic button after only one game.

Are you kidding, full panic is already in full effect.

 

[The 1960's]

Are you kidding, full panic is already in full effect.

Oh boy. I hadn't watched any media yet.





Can't wait to hear what bigmouth Stephen (the 2020's George Jefferson) Smith has to say on First Take.

 

[Malcolm R]

I'm not sure it's panic time after one game, but it was a pretty pathetic opening by a team that's been talked up as the main rival to the Celtics in the East. They're going to have to get a lot better than that.