Writing the Pine

From the Canyon of Heroes to the Bowels of Madison Square Garden

Riding high off of the Yankees’ 27th World Series Championship, I was prepared to see a competitive Knicks squad that would attract marquee free agents this summer. While a playoff berth was unlikely, it wasn’t impossible. I figured the Knicks would finish the season with about 35 wins and 47 losses, but my hopes were dashed five [...]

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Atlanta Hawks 2009-2010 Season Preview

PROJECTED RECORD: 45-37 MOST IMPORTANT PLAYER: Joe Johnson PLAYER TO WATCH: Josh Smith STRENGTHS: Individual Talent, Defense WEAKNESSES: One-man Dominated Offense, Scoring, Coaching I saw a headline the other day that read “Woodson: Conference Finals Are Next Step For Hawks.” I couldn’t help but chuckle after seeing that.  Logically speaking, I suppose (head coach Mike) Woodson is right.  The Atlanta [...]

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