Knicks Texts Getting Desperate Again…
I got my second text in three days from the New York Knicks today which basically begs me to buy tickets to tomorrow night’s game against Sacramento. I got a similar text on Friday for the Bucks game that night, with both offering me a $91.50 ticket, a t-shirt and a $20 food/merchandise credit....
Foundation Friday – The Steve Nash Foundation
Formed in 2001, The Steve Nash Foundation “aims to grow health in kids by funding projects that provide direct services to children affected by poverty, illness, abuse, or neglect, and create opportunity for education, health and empowerment.”
While a number of athletes have foundations in...
Foundation Friday – The Randy Foye Foundation
Beginning today, I will try to highlight one athlete foundation every Friday to try to raise awareness for their causes and hopefully increase the audience for those who are interested in supporting foundations that are headlined by professional sports figures. While many athletes use their fame and...
New Knicks Text – Season Opener Tix Still Available!
Text message I just received:
I can’t remember the last time I saw a New York team this desperate to sell tickets to a home opener…very sad.
Desperate Knicks Texts Have Begun!
With the NBA schedule being announced today, it was only a matter of time before the New York Knicks texted me to buy tickets. Well, at 4:54pm today, it came:
Knicks 2009-10 Schedule Released! Score your seat to see LAL, CLE & BOS. Season tix for as low as $25/game. Call a Knicks Rep @ 212-631-5484. ...
I Win! Look at Me!
Great piece by Rick Reilly on espn.com today about how athletes have pretty much given up on being gracious in victory. I always thought that Roger Federer’s outfits at Wimbledon portrayed him as a regal figure in a place that has plenty of its own royalty, and Phil Jackson’s “X”...
Thabeet on Full “Bust” Watch
From ESPN.com’s David Thorpe:
Hasheem Thabeet, Grizzlies
This much is certain: The Grizzlies knew they were getting a project when they drafted him. And although his attitude seemed positive and his demeanor on the court was professional, his effort level never came close to what it will take for...
LairdNYC 2009 NBA Mock Draft
With the number of trades that are sure to happen before tonight’s draft, I’ve decided to switch it up a little bit this year for the LairdNYC Mock Draft.
Instead of trying to guess which team will pick which player in their current draft position, I am going to guess the order of the 60...