Writing the Pine

Evaluating the Knicks’ Free Agent Signings

The Knicks have made a number of offseason moves to begin building for the future. In signing Raymond Felton, they have added the best point guard of the free agent class and in signing Amare Stoudemire they have added an explosive scorer to pair with Felton. When you consider the other contracts that were thrown [...]

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NBA Power 16 – Week 5

I know I missed last week’s power rankings but stupid life got in the way as I had to take my CPA exam.  I think I passed but we’ll see I guess.  Anyway, nobody wants to hear about that.  Let’s get right into it. 1. LOS ANGELES LAKERS (8), 13-3 – The Lakers currently hold the [...]

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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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NBA Power 16 – Week 2

1. PHOENIX SUNS (9), 6-1 – Despite getting smoked by the Magic in Orlando, the Suns made up for it by beating the Celtics on the road.  Steve Nash is playing like an MVP and is shooting better from 3-point land than 2-point distance.  Are the Suns for real?  This week will be a good [...]

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Section 203/Weekend Sports Musings Extravaganza!

“Yes. I know I’m awesome. Thank you. Thank you. Where’s my contract extension?” It’s been a while since I posted. There’s been a lot of reflection and more importantly, a lot of (not-so-current) current events to cover since my last post. i.e.  I’m not going to be so lazy anymore. [...]

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Is Steve Nash a Hall of Famer? Part II

Similar to the intentions of the blogger who accused Raul Ibanez of taking PEDs, I initially started writing this article to prove that Steve Nash had secured a place for himself in the Hall of Fame.  Upon discovery of several strong arguments going the other way, I decided to write the article against Nash’s [...]

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Is Steve Nash a Hall of Famer?

Friday night I was doing my usual naked pre-shower routine – I washed my face with soap, lathering every inch of my face until it was all white. I then proceeded to open my eyes and did my best Jabbawockeez impression before I hopped in the shower. That’s when I realized I was missing Michael [...]

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NBA DRAFT SPECTACULAR – Who Every Team SHOULD Take

Seth Wenig/AP The NBA Draft is this Thursday and there are numerous mock drafts out there speculating on who every team will take.  Well, I’m gonna take a little different spin on it and decide who every team should draft.  It’s basically if I was GM for every team, who I would take or what I’d [...]

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Point Guard: Most Overrated Position in Sports?

Photo Credit: Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE/Getty Images Before anybody goes apeshit on how ridiculous this is, let me start off by asking you to name the starting point guards for the last five NBA champions.  If your answer comprises of Rajon Rondo, Tony Parker, Jason Williams, and Chauncey Billups, you’re right.  Impressive list?  Not at all. The point guard [...]

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