The New York Times – Sports:
Riley’s decades in the N.B.A. have given him plenty of stories to tell. But the formerly flashy coach of the Knicks, Heat and Lakers is keeping a low profile — “the boss he thinks you should be.”
Category: New York Knicks
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Pat Riley, Once Front and Center, Reigns in the Background
The New York Times – Sports:
Riley’s decades in the N.B.A. have given him plenty of stories to tell. But the formerly flashy coach of the Knicks, Heat and Lakers is keeping a low profile — “the boss he thinks you should be.”
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Blue Wigs and Bad Words: Knicks Fans Are Ready for the Playoffs.
The New York Times – Sports:
Knicks fans are grabbing their blue and orange gear, and all of their resolve, for what they hope will be a long playoff run.
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Knicks vs. Heat: Brawls, Nail-Biters and a Clinging Coach
The New York Times – Sports:
The teams’ meeting in the Eastern Conference semifinals will play out in the shadow of a lively postseason history.
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Basketball and Hockey Fans in New York Are Busy This Spring
The New York Times – Sports:
All five professional winter-season teams in the metro area made the playoffs for the first time since 1994.
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Old Friends. New Team. Same Knicks Championship Dream.
The New York Times – Sports:
Knicks guards Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart were college friends, then took a twisty road to a reunion in the N.B.A.
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NBA ‘Bad Boy’ Wants Players to Do as He Says, Not as His Teams Did
The New York Times – Sports:
Joe Dumars was on the 1980s Detroit Pistons teams known for their hard fouls. But players and coaches who step out of line today can expect fines and suspensions — from him.
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Willis Reed, Hall of Fame Center for Champion Knicks, Dies at 80
The New York Times – Sports:
He was beloved by New York fans for his willingness to play hurt, as memorably exemplified in the decisive Game 7 of the 1970 N.B.A. finals at Madison Square Garden.