Somewhere, sometime today, Nate Robinson may or may not be dressed up as batman.
The home opener is Sunday, but the first game is on the road against the Cavs on Friday. I was hoping that it would be today, but I am mistaken. Now that I think about it, here is the November schedule for future reference:
I had to repost Mr. Lives from the last blog entry, hope you don’t mind Lives!
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Welcome Vic Corbitt, Marquette ‘07, Frantz Richard and Sean Butcher. You’re just in time for the
KNICKS DEFENSE HALLOWEEN ROLL CALL
Good Morning DEFENDERS. Happy Halloween. It’s almost time for the start of a season-long Monster Mash, at MSG and visiting stadiums near you, and the Blogger Bash at “www.KnickDefense.come and read the best in Knicks analysis and commentary in the blogosphere.”
The atmosphere is electric; the energy is building in the building. Our host with the most, Blogzilla a/k/a Starburyfan, the dominator and wacky terminator, has created a Frankenstein of a Blog. The where?wolves are here, wearing Knicks Jerseys, EwingCurse talismans and cross-over dribbles to defeat the bloodsuckers of the Atlantic Division. How will the division be divided? Yes, we know. With the Knicks upstairs in playoff glory and the Net Worthless’, 70sickers, Craptors, and CellarTicks in . . .well, the cellar graveyard. Long Live Knicks Love.
Gentle Folks, are we ready to receive the winnings and “shiny stuff” we so richly deserve for our fanaticism? Are we ready to bask in the rain of treys and the reign of our BIGS in the paint? Are we ready to Post-Up Princely and to be Steady while we get Cooleyhigh and be Poppin in Orange and Blue?
If the answer is yes, and I know it is, it is time for the Official 2007-2008 Roll Call for Knick Defense. Training camp is over and we are ready like Freddy Krueger. So let’s do this.
Yes, we are scary good. On October 1, there were three posters (Modi, Steady and Robin) hanging out with our esteemed host preparing this space for our arrival. With the following words by Shamgod, on October 8 at 10:05 pm at Knicks Fix, the migration began: “Go courtside with news and commentary on the wacky world of the New York Knicks. Wacky world of the NY Knicks? C’mon what kind of ad is that? Sounds like they are making a joke of the Team” on Knicks Fix.” .
Shortly thereafter, BARF on October 9th at 7:42pm set his flag in the heart of KD post territory with the following comment heralding a historic journey that would shake the blogosphere and turn this private haven into the headquarters of Knicks intel. BARF wrote, “Maybe that wacky stuff won’’t go down and we’’ll all migrate here.” Truer words were never typed. . . .
And here we are. Fall In. Attention. Roll call at 47 strong and growing:
Modi, BARF, Peaceman, Jazz, BronxboyinMD, Orange and Blue, Cooleyhigh, Steady, John Q, Shamgod, Robin, Lives In New Jersey, Bumrush40, DaVonnJ, African, Post-Up Prince, Anti-NYSportsnews, Boomann, Statesman, Syd, DNM, DLT Knicks, Poppin Scoski, Harlemboyin MD, St._George, Charles Follymacher, Stopmikelupica, Bokonon, George M., Knicksome, Saipanknickster, TMAN, Minnesota Knicks Fan, MAK, LGM, Andone, Kandiman, Don, Ali G, Dross, Rush, Kevin Harewood, Frantz Richard, Sean Butcher, Trane, Vic Corbitt and Marquette ‘07.
We also acknowledge special visits from CellarTicks fans: T.o.m and S.e.a.n. Shields Up, Captain.
[Lives in New Jersey, Loves New York]
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BARF
Is there someone else using your blog name? I saw someone by the name of BARF make a comment I wouldn’t expect you to make.
“I’m biznack in the MOFO HIZOUSE. Spermy Bermy, get off your high horse and stop kissing MSG AZZ. I predict Knicks finish 10th in the Atlantic. I’m sick of this team and this town
Posted by: BARF (Be A Real FAN) on October 31, 2007 01:50 PM”
It was found in Berman’s Blog
Nah, that ain’t me O&B
Seems “BeARealFan” has his own fan.
Biznack?
I believe the proper terminology would be…I’m b.b.b.biizack bitches…
or something to that effect.
Nice to know I bringing some ‘hood up to the rejects up in bermy’s spot. But at least he got the “Spermy Bermy” name right. That’s cool at least.
“Mofo hizouse”?
Will Smith-speak for Dummies.
Ed – I’m not going to comment on those other guys you mentioned except to say that there’s one huge difference between them and Mark – and this is why I’ve spoken up against Mark.
Mark ruins these blogs for everybody. Those guys don’t.
I’m not smart enough to know what huge emotional problems haunt him . . . but Mark has made it his mission in life to be an *sshole. Every blog’s resident Sh*thead. If he did that all by himself in his parents’ basement, that would be fine. Instead, he’s ruining these blogs for everyone else. That’s not fair. I should stop saying all this because Mark will probably take it as a compliment that everyone hates him.
This isn’t about him being a racist. I’ll let everybody else call him on that. It’s not even about that fact that when he finally gets around to talking about basketball or anything else, for that matter . . . he’s wrong most of the time.
This is only about the manner and style of his opinions. It’s a double-whammy — he’s stupid and he shouts it in your ear so you can’t miss the fact that he’s stupid.
Mark should go away and start his own blog and see if he can attract even ONE other person who is interested in hearing about possettes. WE’RE NOT. NOT ONE PERSON HERE EVER WANTS TO HEAR ABOUT POSSETTES AGAIN. Not because we love Isiah. (A LOT of us don’t.) But because WE HATE MARK.
And if he does . . . great . . . I wish him well. Seriously. I hope he finds 100 faithful bloggers.
I hope his blog is so successful he never feels he has to ruin ours again.
Posted by: Marquette ’07 | October 31, 2007 5:19 PM
Marquette ’07,
You been on the money like Trump! Write On!!!
Btw, I found Mark, this is who he is, right here, and watch what happens to him if he’s found on Knickdefense.com
http://img.tapuz.co.il/forums/8572800.swf
Posted by: Anti-NYSportsNews | October 31, 2007 5:41 PM KNICK KNATION
Defenders!
To LIVES are Resident Poet, cooleyhigh is present and accounted for, and my Glock adn 357 Mag with the Pearl Handle is locked, loaded and ready.
It’s good to see all of you in good spirits, aching and yearning for Friday to get here so we can official begin OUR long awaited journey. I jsut want to remind the Defenders that race is not given to the swift, so let’s not overdose or hang our selves, slit our wrists, or jump off any bridges if we start off slow; nor should we be pooping bottles, dancing a jig, do the hustle, or POP off some shells if we get off to a fast start either; Endurance, commitment, adversity, agitation, resourcefulness, and collective intervention. Karma is something else, and for all of those writers, pundits, NBA Executives, prognosticators, Race-Baiters, Race Pimps, and Blog Maniacs that took advantage of an organization and it’s personnel while it was in the throes of a very serious legal matter (I’m not professing anyone’s innocence or guilt), that’s not my JOB), and KICKED the lying DAWG, wiil have it’s day and will look KARMA square in the face. FOr that reason alone, I chose to pick this team to win 50 games. There’s no place to GO but up. And, on balance, these group of PLAYERS are a decent and repectable bunch, despite the mistakes some individuals have made. One word comes to mind when I look at this TEAM and it is…
CHARACTER…
We have the Bigs, the wings (we could use a sharp shooter/Leader; DNICE fan club, he was not the answer), the backcourt is DEEEEEEEEEP and extremely flexible and adaptable, following a COACH that is the leagues biggest reclamation project in quite sometime. The star are aligned and this will be a season to remember.
BLOGZILLA, I can’t say enough or even find words that are adequate to describe YOUR HOUSE! You see, every house is not a HOME…
I’ll leave you DEFENDERS with this:
“Knick Fans hand and hand, as our boy ZBO throws down another Slam; The bench erupts and Chant and laugh and claps their hands; OR IS THIS A VISION IN MY MIND…
“Stephon Makes a pass, to a cutting Balkman, he’s off to lay-up land; the steal, the pass, the score, it’s clear the Celtics have no chance; OR IS IT A VISION IN MY MIND
BRIDGE: This team has endure so much, once the league laughing stock, but winning makes that stop, it’s true what Clyde just said, this TEAM been palying GREAT, and THE LOSING IS TRULY ENDING…
“So what will MSM say, the KNICKS ARE IN FIRST PLACE, it happen yesterday, or will they hide and squeak, or reverse their ugly rants; OR IS THIS A VISION IN MY MIND…..dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum
Peace, Love, Longevity, and Prosperity to all MY DEFENDERS
Keep it POPPIN!
African its nice to know you remember me. As your buddy kandiman would put it: ” Watch your ass!”
Starburyfan
I’m looking at the Roll call, Lives in Jersey or Davonn seem to have
senority, so if either of you want the other ticket let me Know!
I don’t want to take my girl friend. She’s not a Real Knick fan and
would most likely ask ” When is Dereck Jetter going to play?”
Rush:
All I remember is a loud fart, that dissipated in a few minutes, but had the house funky and the residents uncomfortable for a few.
You made your biggest mark for better or worse when you proclaimed Magic and Bird wouldn’t be drafted today.
Quite scholarly I would say.
That says it all for your credibility.
Amen Cooleyhigh. Amen
African here you go again with that word. And I will repeat what I said, none of the early 80′s Celtics including Bird would be drafted in todays NBA. And none of players of that era would make todays NBA roster either. The fact that you don’t understand the game and don’t know what you are watching prevents you from realizing this simple truth.
UH OH
Here it comes…5.4.3..2..1
By the way this blog was pretty decent for a couple of days when aholes like you and O&B were scared to post. But now its back to garbage. Also you should notice that when the aholes like you are blogging there is very little input from the real people on this blog and vice versa.
Peaceman was that another one of your jokes?
Rush:
That statement says it all.
You’re not worthy to engage. Try the training blog first, then come again after you show significant improvement.
I suggest Knick Knation, then Bermy, then try Hahn.
This site is for the graduated, not for asinine clowns.
A word of advice. Deny you made that statement.
Lives: Post-up Prince here reporting for Defender duty; not a trick or treat, just a response to the start of season roll call.
Starburyfan: You are the most logical person to take a leadership role in promoting a gathering of the Defender community. Pick a game date, a centrally located sportsbar, and provide ample notice to the group with reminders and encouragements for all to attend. Let all who are interested express a commitment to show up. Name tags can be prepared for those who rsvp and given out so that we can identify each other.
I am sure there other ideas among us to enhance the event. Even if only 10 or 12 of us (as opposed to all 47)show up, the event would be great fun and further solidify what is being created at this blog site.
Re: Curry, I agree with Barf that E-City needs to become far more aggressive on defense– get meaner and even hostile to those who penetrate the lane, knock some people down if necessary, and take some foul calls in fighting for rebounds and rebound space. Neither meanness nor hostility is part of Curry’s normal demeanor, but aggressive play on defense must be a high priority in his game. Zeke also needs to keep him in games even if he has 4 or 5 fouls. He will learn either to play with 4/5 fouls or else foul out. Fouling out will be no worse for the team than him sitting on the bench.
I overheard on ESPN’s NBA Shootaround that their was a rumor going around that a three way deal was in the works between the Bulls, Kings and Lakers in order to facilitate the trade for Kobe Bryant. Don’t know what validity there is to that report. I wonder if the trade involved Artest. If so I wonder if the Knicks could play deal breaker in that “rumored” three way deal.
Post-up
Accord in your assessment of Curry and believe as a result of the presence of Z-Bo that Curry should increase his role on defense.
Fellow Defenders
Here is a link that mentions the three way trade possibility between the Kings, Bulls, and Lakers to facilitate Kobe’s move to Chicago. Below is the contents of that short report.
“A report confirms the radio discussion is true…
Daily Herald: Trade rumors involving Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant coming to the Bulls just won’t go away. In fact, they are getting hotter and heavier by the minute.
The latest, as reported by WSCR 670-AM, has Bryant coming to the Bulls as part of a three-way deal involving the Sacramento Kings.
Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich and Kings forward Ron Artest, a former Bulls, could wind up in Los Angeles.
The rumor was also being discussed on WMVP 1000-AM.
A Bulls source denied any deal was imminent.”
The article from the Daily Herald that mentioned the three way deal including Ron Artest. Will repeat that a Bulls exec denied the trade.
“To climb steep hills requires slow pace at first.” William Shakespeare
Obviously,a Knick fan.
Our mission:To go where no recent Knick team has gone before!
Mr. Spock take the charge!
Mr. Sulu, give me everything the dialithium crystals can stand!Warp speed towards the playoffs!
LGK……….
Kidd-Carter tandem looks good tonight. I can’t stand Kidd, but I would love to play with him. He has no desire to shoot unless its necessary.
Hearing that story about Marbury saying he is going to look for his shot and be more aggressive is pissing me off. I hope Zach punches him right in the jaw if/when he puts up 15-20 shots. He needs to pull out some old Ewing tapes and learn how to feed the post instead of thinking about being “aggressive”.
Let’s hope Collins’s knee can get better really soon and that his jumpshot range extends to 18 ft. Then he can put pressure on IT to get a real guard.
I’m sorry, but I don’t have any more patience for Marbury. He is still saying all the wrong things to be the floor general. How can you say that this is the most talented team he has ever been on and yet he feels he has to take more shots. I hope IT has a short leash, because I think he is going to have to put this guy on the bench before he understands that he is not the first option. Playing with the twin towers in girth, there is no need for him to think he has to shoot. No team should be able to hold Zach/Curry off the blocks long enough for the guards to have to think they must shoot.
LGK
Harlem;
I’m with you. I said it before. “The changing of the Guards”.
Marbury (from what I saw in the preseason) is/was the problem.
We have too much of a load for any team to carry.
We cannot play away from our strengths.
The guards are key, and if that’s Steph’s attitude, he did not get the message.
Hello Mardy!
I want to cheer for Marbury, but he is making it hard. And Nate is not a feed-the-post-run-to-the-weak-side guy either. Our guards don’t match our team philosophy.
I know everyone hates JJames, but if he could give us 10-13 minutes with the second unit, and he posts up like he did in Seattle, we could put some real pressure on most teams. I don’t know many teams that possess an “Oakley” on their front line. Our post-up play could wear some teams out.
Kinda like the old guy in the park that never leaves the post, strong as an ox, with crazy moves, and he keeps hitting shots without leaving the post. We need that kind of play.
BTW, rush, do you really think the NBA stars of the ’80s would not be able to play today? They might be quicker, faster, with lots of jumping ability, but there are lots of players who struggle to get their shot off on tough defense. Not many back-to-the-basket moves today. Those moves neutralizes a lot of quickness and jumping ability.
@Orange & Blue
I hear that the trade with RonRon & BWallace to LA, Kobe to Chicago,Gordon to Kings was dead. The reason was that LA did not like Wallace for the triangle. From ESPN. I also heard a rumor that LA and Chicago may use Phoenix as a third team. Either way, Kobe is on his way out of LA>
Chicago is an amazing team. I don’t know how they are so highly rated and yet has very little inside game. They play very good defense though. Very quick.
I’m watching a lot of the eastern conference teams tonight, and no one has our talent.
Except the Nets. They are very balanced, with a GREAT pg.
Damn, it hurts to say great and New Jersey.
I’m flipping back between the Nets v. BUlls and then the Cavs v. Mavs. I agree about with your Take on how the Nets are playing. They not Boston might end up with the Atlantic Division Crown. The Cavs are being blown out. I hear alot of word going around that if Kobe joins the Bulls with Loul Deng remaining it will make for an redux of the Jordan and Pippen era but Deng looks more like a post player than the Slasher and point foward type that Pippen played while with the Bulls.
Defenders!
I am also watching some of the games. Milwaukee and Orlando, they look okay, nothing spectacular. I must concur with HarlemMD, the Nets look good, with Carter and Kidd doing their THANG…If this youngin Antoine Wright can give them a little something, with the additions of Armstrong, MAllen, and The WIlliams Kid, their bench has improved greatly (Haven’t even mentioned Williams who’s injured, Nachbar, or Boone). Quietly the Nets are stacked.
Indiana looks weak, and the Wizards will be competitive and should repeat their low-level playoff chase, but they are one injury away from collapsing.
Philly look inept against Toronto, and Defenders, there is nobody in that arena in TORONTO;I mean nobody…That’s wild. If we can get strong play from the guards, we can compete and beat anybody in the EAST, even NJ, but selfish guard play will derailed any prospects of dominating in the East, and yet WE have enough overall talent we could over come it.
WE WILL SEEEEE! The difference btw a GREAT season and MEDIOCORE season…Just bloggin!
Keep it POPPIN
Kobe/Deng would be a nice combo, but with Chicago giving up Wallace, that trade would force Noah into major minutes. Who would Chicago trade in that deal along with Wallace?
Bronxboy
That was the “Whipers song lost and turned out”
get it right bro!
Whispers….lol
How does Lewis/Howard look? The game is blocked online, but I see they both have good numbers.
Agent Zero does it again!
NJ NETS just like last year they got a big lead and then what? they fucked it up…..they will no tlast the whole seasons
Defenders!
HarlemMD Lewis and The Dwight looked good. One scored at will and the other dominated the boards early. Turkgolu played well! Agent0 hit another last second shot to send Indy and the Wiz’s into overtime. Comically, I turned back to the Raptors/Philly and the arena is PACKED. Talk about a late arriving crowd…LOL
On to Seattle to see my boy Jeff Green! I bleed Gray and Blue too. GTWN!
Keep it POPPIN!
Peace, the offer is both generous and kind. At least one of us seniors would be interested in looking for Derek Jeter and ARod on Tuesday the 6th. DaVonn, you have first shot. Are you interested? Thanks Peace, I knew their was a reason I joined KD.
Starburyfan, feel free to pass my e-mail address to Peace.
jason kidd hurt….he is not going to last the whole season guys!
Deng just ripped Carter nasty!!!!!!! OOhHHHHHH SHHiTTTT!!!!
NOTABLE ENTRANCES BY DEFENDERS
Roll Call Supplement
Following are some of the notable first posts of Defenders who arrived during the great migration in October 2007.
1.Maybe that wacky stuff won’’t go down and we’’ll all migrate here. Might be a little cramped……Comment by BARF —— October 9, 2007 @ 7:42 pm
2. What up Starbury! I think this would be the new spot.
Alan is a sellout. That’’s Frank’’s hatchet man.
The move is on! Comment by African —— October 9, 2007 @ 10:33 pm
3. Poppin Scoski is backy but never ““wacky””. A Knicks Defender, not a Money Lender. Get it right! Poppin Scoski October 11, 2007 @ 3:49pm
I’m watching the games also.
Net’s look like the Celtics…meaning, they are one injury away from not making the playoffs.
Peace you can give the ticket to Lives because I have a ticket for myself. So I’ll stroll on over
to you guys section to chat it up a little bit. I hope I can stay awhile but I heard the security in
MSG don’t play that. I’ve only been to 1 Knick game at the Garden in my life. It was the game where the
Knicks played the Cavs and Patrick had like 4 straight dunks on 4 straight possessions (spell check).
Man I can’t wait till Friday. We should really hand the Cavs their asses.
Thanks for the offer Peaceman…it’s really appreciated and I can’t wait to meet you guys.
Hopefully we can all meet up a few times during the year.
5. Wow, I go on vacation and look what I miss…… a mutha-effing revolution. Props to all involved in this website, both the posts and the comments. Please keep it going ya’’ll. Stopmikelupica October 13, 2007 at 1:45am
6. Greetings all
I did post on Knicks F__ much but
I enjoyed reading the intelligent banter.I also want
to say to the Fi__r to Defender converts I admire your stand. I
really, really do
Peace Be well
Comment by SaipanKnickster October 16, 2007 @ 4:52 pm
7. Gentlemen, congratulations, someone on L.I. blinked.That means you won this round.But really winning is just enjoying life, so you win each time you smile within yourself.Your site is full of Knick knowledge and interesting people.That’’s winning 24/7.Don’’t waste your energy on anger, save it for driving to the hole.That’’s still where the magic is.Many Kudos to Starbury on a great venue, definitely, the next level with no agenda but Knick love and fellowship. ,STRONG>TMAN 10:39am on October 17, 2007
8. Hey I finally found you guys. I was looking all over for what blog you were writing on.
Comment by Minnesota Knicks Fan —— October 17, 2007 @ 3:03 pm
9. you’’re doing a teriffic job with this site Starbury……Knicks will be fine, the sky is not falling……Zeke the coach will make Zeke the GM look good when it’’s all said and done…… Comment by kandiman —— October 18, 2007 @ 1:16 pm
10. Gentlemen or should I say, Defenders, hello. I have blogging in a certain venue that just does not get it. Bloggers who’’s venomous attacks on individuals whom they dislike call themselves fans. You can criticize players, management and the NBA but with objectivity. Racism is part of our culture and manifest itself in some bloggers comments and overall thought process. The Print Media, hypocrites and wannabes, continue to brainwash the weak and prey on the low self esteemed. Starburyfan has done a excellent job in allowing all to contribute their thoughts and insights with intelligence, humor, grit and emotion. All Knick fans see things different but at the end of the day, we all want the team to succeed. Keep up the great work and everyone, Keep it Poppin!!!!
Comment by Vic Corbit —— October 28, 2007 @ 11:11 pm
11. Thanks, guys . . . I’’m with you guys, too. But you should check out the beat-down Trane just gave M.a.r.k on Hahn’’s site. It’’s a beauty . . . if I do say so myself . . .
Comment by Marquette ’07 —— October 29, 2007 @ 6:19 pm
Part II of II PostScript
I hope that the 21 times I tried to make the above post does not eventually show up. I had trouble getting paragraph #4, the entrance from Charles Follymacher on October 12, at 8:12pm to show up.
The Cavs game is in the books boyz. Whens D Nichols getting in ? I guess he’s not the second coming. Hello D league.
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