7:00 - New York Knicks @ Indiana Pacers Game/Season Thread (Opening Night).

[Defense Wins Championships 2,417]

Most of us grew up as diehard New York Knicks fans throughout the entire 90's where Madison Square Garden once rocked (Spike Lee) alongside the likes of Mark Jackson (on and off) John Starks, Anthony Mason, Charles Oakley, #33 Patrick Ewing and Pat Riley (I deeply miss those days of my childhood) followed by Charlie Ward/Chris Childs, H20 Allan Houston, Latrell Sprewell, LJ (4 pt. play), Marcus Camby, an older Ewing and JVG (I deeply miss those days of my middle school/high school years as well). And the rivalries of Chicago, Indiana and Miami were to live for back then too. 

I'm actually super pumped up and excited about this 2020 New York Knicks team coming off of a 3-1 preseason and featuring nothing but young homegrown talent with a real Defensive minded head coach in Tom Thibodeau (who will turn us into perennial winners). 

This may not be our current starting 5 as of right now but by seasons end I'm hopeful to see...

C.) Mitchell Robinson (3rd year player straight out of H.S, 7'0/240 lbs). 36th overall draft pick (2nd rounder). 

PF: Obi Toppin (Rookie out of Dayton). 8th overall draft pick. 1st round. 

SF: Kevin Knox (3rd year player out of Kentucky). 9th overall draft pick. 1st round. 

SG: RJ Barrett (2nd year player out of Duke). 3rd overall draft pick. 1st round. 

PG: Immanuel Quickley (Rookie out of Kentucky). 25th overall draft pick. 1st round.

Also Guard Frank Ntilikina (4th year player out of France). 8th overall draft pick. 1st round. 

I can't remember the last time I was looking forward to so many homegrown Knicks youth and these kids are going to change the culture of our New York Knicks basketball; especially Obi Toppin who's a homegrown kid from Brooklyn who's so happy to be a Knick. 

We're making the playoffs here in 2020-2021 for the first time dating back to our 2012-2013 season (54-28). 

Tonight is the beginning of an exciting playoff run for us longtime suffering Knicks/Jets fans. 

 

[Mike135 4,879]

3 minutes ago, Defense Wins Championships said:

Most of us grew up as diehard New York Knicks fans...

[LockeJET 2,662]

The Knicks suck! Not sure what you're so excited about because they have 0 chance to make the playoffs this year. ZERO!

[Jet Life 1,615]

The Knicks are a joke. Get this crap off the main board 

[Waka Flocka Flacco 690]

Nothing like the CAA Knicks to afford a short respite from the Jimmy Sexton Jets.

[peebag 7,369]

Why, DWC, why?

[Scott Dierking 134,874]

If only Jetnation had an "Other Sports" section to place these types of stories.

[BroadwayJoe12 17,256]

I’m not sure I understand the message you are trying to convey. Have you considered using more pictures, gifs and / or videos to supplement your point? 

[Defense Wins Championships 2,417]

3 minutes ago, Mike135 said:

I said most, not all. 

And if not I feel bad for you (championship or no Championship) because Knicks basketball throughout the entire 90s was my childhood love as a Knicks/Jets fan and I miss those memories like crazy. 

The New York Knicks are the only NY Franchise that unites Yankees/Mets, Jets/Giants and Rangers/Islanders together into one arena. 

Fk James Dolan but it you're not a Knicks fan (deep down inside) imo you're not a real NEW YORKER and probably don't like NY Pizza either. 

[section314 8,860]

Nobody gives a flying f**k about the Knicks or the NBA.

[Mike135 4,879]

1 minute ago, Defense Wins Championships said:

I said most, not all. 

And if not I feel bad for you (championship or no Championship) because Knicks basketball throughout the entire 90s was my childhood love as a Knicks/Jets fan and I miss those memories like crazy. 

The New York Knicks are the only NY Franchise that unites Yankees/Mets, Jets/Giants and Rangers/Islanders together into one arena. 

Fk James Dolan but it you're not a Knicks fan (deep down inside) imo you're not a real NEW YORKER and probably don't like NY Pizza either. 

Enjoy...

 

[Defense Wins Championships 2,417]

6 minutes ago, LockeJET said:

The Knicks suck! Not sure what you're so excited about because they have 0 chance to make the playoffs this year. ZERO!

You'll see once I bump this thread following our playoff birth (already, bookmarked). 

I don't believe I've ever created a Knicks thread here on JN. This is a first for me; because I truly believe with all of this young talent we're a much better team than New Yorkers currently realize. 

[HawkeyeJet 10,699]

The late 80s Pistons and Early 90s Knicks set the game of basketball back decades.  

 

[Defense Wins Championships 2,417]

3 minutes ago, BroadwayJoe12 said:

I’m not sure I understand the message you are trying to convey. Have you considered using more pictures, gifs and / or videos to supplement your point? 

Hey man. I'm just looking forward to my 2020 NY Knicks basketball during our 1-13 Jets season. 

[jbt 1,068]

Knicks suck for the same reason as the Jets, they cannot draft.  I loved the 90's Knicks, have not watched in many years but will tune in for the beginning of the season to see how they are and if worth watching.

the Nets were fun to watch last night, wish Knicks got KD and Kyrie (though he is a douche)

 

[Defense Wins Championships 2,417]

3 minutes ago, section314 said:

Nobody gives a flying f**k about the Knicks or the NBA.

I do. 

[kdels62 7,476]

Mods please merge this with the Nets thread.

[joewilly12 24,376]

[pdxgreen 4,915]

I don't watch pro wrestling any more.  But I'll sometimes watch the NBA.  It's the same competitive level.  They are going to have to Lebron a heel again pretty soon.  Maybe a Hollywood Hogan turn?

[Defense Wins Championships 2,417]

1 minute ago, jbt said:

Knicks suck for the same reason as the Jets, they cannot draft.  I loved the 90's Knicks, have not watched in many years but will tune in for the beginning of the season to see how they are and if worth watching.

the Nets were fun to watch last night, wish Knicks got KD and Kyrie (though he is a douche)

 

I know the feeling man but RJ Barrett out of Duke is going to become a top 5 NBA 2G who we selected #3 overall last year

and I absolutely love Immanuel Quickley who we drafted this year out of KENTUCKY in the 1st (SEC PLAYER OF THE YEAR); NY finally has an awesome POINT GUARD. 

But Obi Toppin is my favorite already a Brooklyn kid with nothing but NY heart. 

We're not Championship caliber but we're going to be so much FUN to watch this year and will make the playoffs under Tom Thibodeau. 

[Defense Wins Championships 2,417]

5 minutes ago, kdels62 said:

Mods please merge this with the Nets thread.

Na. Never merge this with the NJ Nets thread. The NY Knicks deserve our own thread. 

[King P 3,022]

23 minutes ago, Defense Wins Championships said:

Most of us grew up as diehard New York Knicks fans

 

[Waka Flocka Flacco 690]

13 minutes ago, BroadwayJoe12 said:

I’m not sure I understand the message you are trying to convey. Have you considered using more pictures, gifs and / or videos to supplement your point? 

peters projection map ftw

[pdxgreen 4,915]

1 minute ago, Defense Wins Championships said:

Na. Never merge this with the NJ Nets thread. The NY Knicks deserve our own thread. 

[kdels62 7,476]

3 minutes ago, Defense Wins Championships said:

Na. Never merge this with the NJ Nets thread. The NY Knicks deserve our own thread. 

Idk I think it’s worth talking about a championship caliber team.

[Gastineau Lives 9,990]

20 minutes ago, HawkeyeJet said:

The late 80s Pistons and Early 90s Knicks set the game of basketball back decades.  

 

Yes, and it was glorious. 

[Fantasy Island 3,742]

39 minutes ago, Defense Wins Championships said:

Most of us grew up as diehard New York Knicks fans throughout the entire 90's where Madison Square Garden once rocked (Spike Lee) alongside the likes of Mark Jackson (on and off) John Starks, Anthony Mason, Charles Oakley, #33 Patrick Ewing and Pat Riley (I deeply miss those days of my childhood) followed by Charlie Ward/Chris Childs, H20 Allan Houston, Latrell Sprewell, LJ (4 pt. play), Marcus Camby, an older Ewing and JVG (I deeply miss those days of my middle school/high school years as well). And the rivalries of Chicago, Indiana and Miami were to live for back then too. 

I'm actually super pumped up and excited about this 2020 New York Knicks team coming off of a 3-1 preseason and featuring nothing but young homegrown talent with a real Defensive minded head coach in Tom Thibodeau (who will turn us into perennial winners). 

This may not be our current starting 5 as of right now but by seasons end I'm hopeful to see...

C.) Mitchell Robinson (3rd year player straight out of H.S, 7'0/240 lbs). 36th overall draft pick (2nd rounder). 

PF: Obi Toppin (Rookie out of Dayton). 8th overall draft pick. 1st round. 

SF: Kevin Knox (3rd year player out of Kentucky). 9th overall draft pick. 1st round. 

SG: RJ Barrett (2nd year player out of Duke). 3rd overall draft pick. 1st round. 

PG: Immanuel Quickley (Rookie out of Kentucky). 25th overall draft pick. 1st round.

Also Guard Frank Ntilikina (4th year player out of France). 8th overall draft pick. 1st round. 

I can't remember the last time I was looking forward to so many homegrown Knicks youth and these kids are going to change the culture of our New York Knicks basketball; especially Obi Toppin who's a homegrown kid from Brooklyn who's so happy to be a Knick. 

We're making the playoffs here in 2020-2021 for the first time dating back to our 2012-2013 season (54-28). 

Tonight is the beginning of an exciting playoff run for us longtime suffering Knicks/Jets fans. 

 

The NBA sucks.

[Integrity28 73,669]

38 minutes ago, Defense Wins Championships said:

I said most, not all. 

And if not I feel bad for you (championship or no Championship) because Knicks basketball throughout the entire 90s was my childhood love as a Knicks/Jets fan and I miss those memories like crazy. 

The New York Knicks are the only NY Franchise that unites Yankees/Mets, Jets/Giants and Rangers/Islanders together into one arena. 

Fk James Dolan but it you're not a Knicks fan (deep down inside) imo you're not a real NEW YORKER and probably don't like NY Pizza either. 

[JetsFan1986 124]

I like the direction the Knicks are going in. They finally have a legit coach and have a lot of good young pieces.  They also have a ton of draft picks coming up and flexibility in the cap 

[Defense Wins Championships 2,417]

5 minutes ago, JetsFan1986 said:

I like the direction the Knicks are going in. They finally have a legit coach and have a lot of good young pieces.  They also have a ton of draft picks coming up and flexibility in the cap 

It's been a very long time since we've had both so much homegrown young talent and a coach of Tom's caliber; I'm actually excited for NY basketball for the first time in 7-8 years. 

Indiana went 45-28 last year and made the playoffs so this will be a good test for our younger Knicks right out the gate. 

[JetsFan1986 124]

3 minutes ago, Defense Wins Championships said:

It's been a very long time since we've had both so much homegrown young talent and a coach of Tom's caliber; I'm actually excited for NY basketball for the first time in 7-8 years 

I feel like they are finally running things the smart way.  They even started absorbing contracts using their big cap space  in order to gain future assets which is something I’ve wa Ted then to do for a while

[Icer 3,216]

Going from the Jets to the Knicks season is like getting punched in the balls repeatedly

[Jetster 13,321]

1 hour ago, section314 said:

Nobody gives a flying f**k about the Knicks or the NBA.

Use to love the NBA & the Red Holtzman Knickerbochers, now they would have to pay me to watch!!!

[JetsFan1986 124]

2 minutes ago, Icer said:

Going from the Jets to the Knicks season is like getting punched in the balls repeatedly

Ok

[Barkus 1,681]

I stopped the watching the Knicks after they traded porzingis, I will try to watch some of the game tonight. Quickley has impressed, interested in watching him. Hopefully Knox can get going and Barrett can be a more consistent shooter.