Ever since I heard the D'antoni/Pringles comparison, my body has yearned for such a graphic. A quick google search of "d'antoni pringles" will show some half-assed photoshop work that doesn't do the likeness any justice. Two years later, I decided to take matters into my own hands.
On the heels of their eighth straight defeat, the Knicks and newly acquired rehabbing-supastaaahh Tracy McGrady faced the Washington Wizards last night. Us Knicks fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief ... IT IS STILL POSSIBLE TO WIN.
Go David Lee and thanks for the game winning layup. McGee had him DOMINATED the entire game, yet, mah main man DLEE fearless-Lee (I have to stop, I know) drove to the hoop and finished with a fantastic lefty lay-up to seal the deal. Yum.
In all honesty, I kinda love what the Knicks got goin' on right now. Look, they aren't spectacular and they aren't title contenders. The rest of this season is basically 2010-2011 Knicks team tryouts. I like what Eddie House has to offer off the bench, albeit his streaky play of late. I think Sergio has the potential to be molded into the perfect D'Antoni point guard and I think he can be had for cheap next season. T-Mac, is, well, anyone's guess -- but I wouldn't mind having him back here next year (I mean, he is THE Tracy McGrady.
Just wanted to show my boys some love. Go Knicks, forever and always.
Yup, that's right. David Lee -- Center -- New York Knicks has been selected to replace Allen Iverson in the Eastern Conference All-Star game lineup. David "Mr. Double Double" Lee will be the first Knickerbocker All-Star since Allen Houston and Latrellllll Spreeeeeeweeellll way back in 2001. Its been a long time coming, Knicks fans. While DLee got lucky at Allen Iverson's unfortunate expense (personal issues), its important to remember that this is proof that David Lee was JUST SHORT of getting the nod to join the team in the first place... and Iverson never really deserved it this year, anyway.
Either way, NYC has arrived fashionably late to the All-Star game in Dallas this weekend; Danilo "Most Eligible Bachelor | NYC" Gallinari will be floating three pointers from beyond the arc (with his signature "look at my slick and sexy" hairdo) and Lil' Nate "Leaps Tall Centers" Robinson will be defending his Slam Dunk title for the second time.
Yeah, everybody say go NY, go NY, go.
btw: # of Knick All-Stars-1. # of Cavs All-Stars-1.
The Alcoholic (2009) - Jonathan Ames (Author) | Dean Haspiel (Illustrator)
A very kind new friend lent me this interesting biographical-drama graphic novel. Written by HBO Series Bored To Death writer Jonathan Ames, The Alcoholic explores the life, adventures, hardships and drunken, blackout mistakes of the self-titled character. This book is not your average graphic novel; no superpowers or nut-case villains (well, maybe some) are to be found here. Ames simply lays his (obviously glorified) life as an alcoholic on the line for all to read. There are parts that will make you chuckle, but for the most part, this ain't sunshine comedy. This is dark stuff about a man's dark troubles with alcoholism. You'll read about Ames losing everything from his family, his love, his hair, and his job ... and then you'll read about his compulsion with rehabbing himself back to consciousness, only to repeat this cycle. For such a short read (about 2 hours or so), Jonathan's story will force you to take a look at your own life and shortcomings with a new perspective; through the eyes of someone who continues to lose it all.
In simple terms, The Alcoholic is dark, honest, and strangely inspirational. Enjoy!
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Cheap Girls - Find Me a Drink Home (2008) and My Roaring 20's (2009)
Cheap Girls is that band that you are too cool to listen to; trust me, I understand. But listen to me when I say this band is worth a shot. Hailing from Lansing, MI, Cheap Girls aren't breaking boundaries. They aren'y making Radiohead look like amateurs. In fact, Cheap Girls owe more to 90's super-hit alternative rock than they do to any trendy hipster band. But really, who cares? This is feel good powerpop rock with the occasional croon of heartbreak. It's good stuff. If you are into Weezer, The Get Up Kids and 90's alternative rock, give these albums a chance (particulary My Roaring 20's, oh-my-god-so-good) with an open mind and I promise these songs will hit home and stay in your head while you wait for summer.
By the way, I've been a cigarette smoker for too long and have just recently quit (3 weeks strong!). However, Cheap Girls have a song on Find Me a Drink Home called "Her and Cigarettes". The song is simply about his two loves; his girl and his cigarettes. I know this feeling all too well and appreciate the song's simplistic concept. Anyway, can't stop / won't stop listening to this song, regardless of kickin' that nasty (yet incredible and satisfyinggggg) addiction. Listen to it here.
Lastly, I recommend that you all be super pissed that your New York Knick David Lee got the snub of the [basketball] year. Seriously, how is this guy not an all-star? If you are interested, take a look at his numbers and compare them to other forwards on the 2010 team. Unfortunate-Lee for him, snub or not, he's going to have to use this as motivation to progress as a player. If the guy can learn to block a shot or two, he'll be a star in the league for years to come.
My generation of Knick fans know what its like to root for a team without a leader. We know that for nearly a decade now, we haven't had even onesuperstarstar all-star. As the NBA All-Star game approaches, talk surrounding David Lee as a possible all-star (reserve) has become a popular topic in the world of basketball.
I'm currently too lazy to get all the statistics and official numbers, but this I know: David Lee has helped turn the Knicks into a competitive team this season. For much of the average Knicks game, the offense runs through him.
He isn't afraid to take the make-or-break shot late in games. He's averaging an impressing 19 points, 11 rebounds, and approximately 3 assists a game (leads NBA centers). He is undersized at 6'9 for a center, yet he fearlessly takes on the biggest and toughest players in the league and often dominates them offensively.
Basically, the guy deserves to represent NY in Dallas on February 14th.
In closing, lets go David Lee and lets go Knicks (currently dishin' and swishin' against the Timberwolves, lead 28-8).
-RB
Trivia Question: Who was the last player that the Knicks sent to the All-Star game?
Cheap Girls is that band that you are too cool to listen to; trust me, I understand. But listen to me when I say this band is worth a shot. Hailing from Lansing, MI, Cheap Girls aren't breaking boundaries. They aren'y making Radiohead look like amateurs. In fact, Cheap Girls owe more to 90's super-hit alternative rock than they do to any trendy hipster band. But really, who cares? This is feel good powerpop rock with the occasional croon of heartbreak. It's good stuff. If you are into Weezer, The Get Up Kids and 90's alternative rock, give these albums a chance (particulary My Roaring 20's, oh-my-god-so-good) with an open mind and I promise these songs will hit home and stay in your head while you wait for summer.
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