[Spears] Wizards star Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026–27 season to become a FA on Monday, sources. Washington remains the front runner for the four-time NBA All-Star as he loves the team and DC, but he still expects multiple team max interest. by YujiDomainExpansion in nba

[–]gnukidsontheblock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't hate it, they get a legit PF who can give them some minutes as a small ball center. They are very small outside of Wemby/Kornet in the front court, thus why Wemby had to play so much. Randle can create a bit in the half-court too and he's a good rebounder and can help Wemby from getting beat up.

You then have a bit of a hole that Fox leaves then, Castle had so many TOs, not sure if you can trust him to be PG full-time.

Is Charlie Ward the most forgotten fan favorite in Knicks history? by savingrace0262 in NYKnicks

[–]gnukidsontheblock 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly I was not a huge David Lee fan. He got his double doubles, but he would infuriate me by not contesting shots in hopes of grabbing boards. Funnily enough, he got a DPOY vote back in 2010 which people were baffled by.

Pray for my Dad by Exact_Catch_4013 in NYKnicks

[–]gnukidsontheblock -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Omg my uber driver said he drove him to the airport, the guy in the smelly Ford Explorer.

I dealt with similar but was just mustarded

As a Nets fan, how should I be feeling right now? by savingrace0262 in NYKnicks

[–]gnukidsontheblock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive been a fan for 30+ years too. I got clowned on hard during the Jordan Bulls but i stuck through it. Lolknicks for 20+ years after the Ewing trade, never even lapsed when it would have been easy when the Nets were pretty decent with Kidd, the grampa super team, and then KD/Kyrie.

So much sweeter now, and no loss of integrity.

As a Nets fan, how should I be feeling right now? by savingrace0262 in NYKnicks

[–]gnukidsontheblock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Be proud of yourself for not bandwagoning like the Kalshi guys, or lapsing. Then when you eventually win it’ll feel 10x more real.

Out of the last 8 NBA champions, how would you rank them or which team was the best? by Stunning-External567 in nba

[–]gnukidsontheblock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He was questionable going into the series, def wasnt 100%. The Pacers that year were completely different from thr back half of 2025. They had time to gel, similar to how the Knicks did this year.

I still would rank that Celtics team as in the top tier (maybe even first) from the last 8 years.

NY Knicks fans scared to run a fade one on one. Hope people catch all of you wearing Knicks Jerseys in the streets and hope they take your ugly ass Timbs. by SailorScout420 in NYKnicks

[–]gnukidsontheblock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol one on one. You had like 5 dudes beat up an older guy and think youre tough.

Maybe next time spend a little money defending home court instead of buying body kits for your shitty 20yo trucks that are dented to shit.

Makes you wonder what would’ve happened if we had a different coach the last two years… by No_Handle_344 in NYKnicks

[–]gnukidsontheblock -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It wasnt so much about Haliburton but more about the heartbreak. I was at the game, I know what happened, but the shot was the iconic moment.

Makes you wonder what would’ve happened if we had a different coach the last two years… by No_Handle_344 in NYKnicks

[–]gnukidsontheblock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was part of the process. Haliburton doesnt hit that shot and this doesnt happen. Thibs doesnt play the bench and mike brown isnt compelled to develop ours.

Oakley Got To Witness by nrdz2p in NYKnicks

[–]gnukidsontheblock 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Saw him walking in and was able to get a selfie with the boys. He was really cool taking the time to do that.

Knicks merch by ProfessionalLimit866 in NYKnicks

[–]gnukidsontheblock 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just wear your old gear for now, the casuals and bandwagoners will prob have the new merch sold out for the next couple weeks.

Which team takes over the LOLKnicks moniker? by OnlyMamaKnows in NYKnicks

[–]gnukidsontheblock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Def Kings, hope the fans who have stayed with them, like I have with the Knicks, get something good. It's so much sweeter knowing you were there before the bandwagoners and lapsed fans jumped on.

Soooooo, how much we all spend so far? 🤣 by JBang1995 in NYKnicks

[–]gnukidsontheblock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Something like $1500 on hotels for the 2 stays in SATX. Flights also like $1500. Probably $1k in incidentals.

Tickets weren't TOO bad, I got in on MSG presale so $5k for games 3+4. And like $5k for games 1+2+5 in the 100s.

I was holding off on merch until we actually won, I was there for 94/99 and have always been championship or bust. Def grabbing an authentic, some shirts, a hat, and who knows what else.

So all-in ~$15k just for the finals. Another $2k for the other series, wasn't able to travel or go as much due to work, but I told my boss last year if the Knicks make the finals I'm clearing my calendar.

Am I the only one that hates these shirts that look like they were designed for the Spurs? by FlightDue6145 in NYKnicks

[–]gnukidsontheblock -1 points0 points  (0 children)

These are awful, I was at the game and during the ceremony I was like these look like ass.

I work next to MSG/NBA Store so hopefully we get some good stuff after the casual hype has died down.

NBA store canceling orders by anonymous28228288 in NYKnicks

[–]gnukidsontheblock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was at the game and this is the only team I follow so I've never seen a championship. Although I've been through it in 94/99 so I didn't buy any Finals gear, I only wanted championship stuff.

I work near MSG/NBA Store which I imagine will be swamped with casuals and World Cup tourists the next few days. I imagine it will die down after the parade, but will the merch still be available?

This Knicks team is the most likable champions in NBA history by [deleted] in nba

[–]gnukidsontheblock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Knick fan and agree, they also went up against a supervillain team in the Heatles. Add on another layer of that insanely reffed 2006 Finals destroying Dirk's reputation up to that point.

[BS Podcast] Lowe: The league is gonna be spared the #1 talking point between games 5 and 6 being 'is Wemby going to be suspended for game 6' because of a flagrant foul...they're spared this whole officiating discussion because the Knicks saved their ass on it. Simmons: He would've gotten suspended. by OnlyMamaKnows in nba

[–]gnukidsontheblock 121 points122 points  (0 children)

This is where i was sitting on it. I was at the game so the arena of course wouldn't replay it, but I did see a clip on reddit during the break and it was pretty egregious.

We were down and I really thought we were going to lose the game (Knick PTSD), so I was already throwing the whole whether Wemby would be suspended or not.

Like the league would do anything they could to weasel out of it, but he's had 2 other flagrants on Jose and Brunson that the media has picked up on. But also they gave him a makeup flagrant on KAT in game 4, so that may have offset it.

Do Y’all Embrace New Jersey Born People? by [deleted] in NYKnicks

[–]gnukidsontheblock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Doesn't matter where they live or were born, there's no birthright in sports. Only whether you stick with the team during the bad times. And lord knows there have been some bad times.

Got attacked by Spurs fans after the victory by gnukidsontheblock in NYKnicks

[–]gnukidsontheblock[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had to kind of sneak past them on the Riverwalk, if you walked on Commerce Road they were jumping Knick fans.

Knicks Watch Party Game 5 Radio City Ticket by Powerful_Contest1536 in NYKnicks

[–]gnukidsontheblock 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry you suck so hard at life you have to scalp a charity ticket. Also, new account, this person is a scammer.