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Archive for August, 2008

Mark your calendar

August
6

I haven’t seen it yet, but the NBA has completed and released the schedule for the upcoming season.

And since I’m running out to film another golf tip, I don’t have any time left to poke around. The details will come in a short time, I’m sure.

It’s always interesting to see how many national television games the Knicks get. Those showcases are reserved for teams with drawing power. If the Knicks are only getting a couple of dates, it shows the league doesn’t believe the situation has improved enough.Back later with more.

Posted by Mike Dougherty on Wednesday, August 6th, 2008 at 11:18 am | del.icio.us Digg
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A matter of national pride

August
4

So are we getting caught up in the Olympics yet?

Have you watched Kobe Bryant and LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade simply waltz through a couple of tuneups? Will you invest much time in front of the set admiring Team USA? And do you wonder if the Knicks will ever land a player capable of competing on a world stage?

This is what happens when a team loses.

I’m sure the Knicks have a player or two on the roster with enough talent and drive to play for Team USA, but this group needs to develop a better reputation before anyone is seriously considered for the Olympics. Until the record improves, the whole bunch is considered a risk.

Unless the organization is actually successful in landing a marquee name two years down the road, Danilo Gallinari has a better shot of showing up in London for the 2012 Games than any of his current teammates.

Posted by Mike Dougherty on Monday, August 4th, 2008 at 1:31 pm | del.icio.us Digg
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