Jeremy Lin signed a three-year, $36 million deal with the Nets bringing him back to New York where his fame started, but this time, he’s with the team on the other side of the river. Carmelo Anthony admitted to being surprised that Lin is Brooklyn’s new star when asked about his former teammate invading the Garden on Saturday for a Knicks-Nets preseason game, but he also said he was happy for Lin.
NBA: Eddy Curry Says He Regrets Skipping College & He Was ‘Babied’ in Chicago
Eddy Curry is getting back on the court soon as part of the new Champions Basketball League, but during a speaking engagement at Metea Valley High School in Aurora, IL, the big man reminisced on his NBA playing days. Curry was speaking to a group of 30 high school athletes, and talked about what life was like as a professional athlete. He noted how much he wished he had gone to college, how he was babied in Chicago, and that affected him when he got to New York which was way different.
NBA: Derrick Rose on Knicks: ‘I think we have a chance to win every game’
Though Derrick Rose was initially hurt about being traded from his hometown Chicago Bulls, he is also excited about his fresh start with the New York Knicks. Rose is very optimistic about what he and his new teammates are capable of doing. He caused a stir when he referred to the Knicks as a “superteam” and now his latest statement is creating a buzz.
(Video) NBA: Fabolous Admits He Was Wrong In Saying Knicks Are Done After Drafting Kristaps Porzingis
Not too many people are willing to admit when they’re wrong but Fabolous admitted that he was way off when he predicted doom for the New York Knicks when they drafted Kristaps Porzingis.
NBA: Stephen Jackson Says He’d Be Perfect Fit With Knicks & Goes In on Derek Fisher
As you’ve probably noticed, I did quite a few posts on Stephen Jackson. While preparing for his NBA comeback, he’s also been pretty chatty on a few different subjects; from Tony Parker being selfish to his top five in the league now. Though Jackson says he doesn’t plan to try out for teams and is waiting on calls, he also says he’d be a perfect fit for the Knicks. He also went on the Knicks former coach Derek Fisher, who’s been hinting at an NBA comeback of his own.
NBA: Ready For The 2016 Christmas Day Lineup?
Looks like we are in for a treat on Christmas Day. We don’t have the full 2016/17 NBA lineup yet, but we have some good ones!
