The Knicks of the Nineties
Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All
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2020
McFarland & Co Inc (Verlag)
978-1-4766-8281-5 (ISBN)
McFarland & Co Inc (Verlag)
978-1-4766-8281-5 (ISBN)
The Knicks of the 1990s competed like champions but fell short of their goal. An eclectic group who took divergent, in many cases fascinating paths to New York, they forged an identity as a rugged, relentless squad. Drawing on original interviews with players, coaches and others, this narrative rediscovers the brilliance of the ‘90s Knicks.
The Knicks of the 1990s competed like champions but fell short of their goal. An eclectic group who took divergent, in many cases fascinating paths to New York, they forged an identity as a rugged, relentless squad. Led by a superstar center Patrick Ewing and two captivating coaches--Pat Riley and Jeff Van Gundy--they played David to the Chicago Bulls' Goliath. Despite not winning a championship, they were embraced as champions by New Yorkers and their rivalries with the Bulls, Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat defined NBA basketball for a decade. Drawing on original interviews with players, coaches and others, this narrative rediscovers the brilliance of the Knicks, Ewing and his colorful supporting cast--Charles Oakley, John Starks, Larry Johnson and Latrell Sprewell--in the glory days of Madison Square Garden.
The Knicks of the 1990s competed like champions but fell short of their goal. An eclectic group who took divergent, in many cases fascinating paths to New York, they forged an identity as a rugged, relentless squad. Led by a superstar center Patrick Ewing and two captivating coaches--Pat Riley and Jeff Van Gundy--they played David to the Chicago Bulls' Goliath. Despite not winning a championship, they were embraced as champions by New Yorkers and their rivalries with the Bulls, Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat defined NBA basketball for a decade. Drawing on original interviews with players, coaches and others, this narrative rediscovers the brilliance of the Knicks, Ewing and his colorful supporting cast--Charles Oakley, John Starks, Larry Johnson and Latrell Sprewell--in the glory days of Madison Square Garden.
Attorney Paul Knepper was born and raised in New York and was previously a featured columnist for Bleacher Report. He lives in Austin, Texas.
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Prologue
Part I: The Riley Era
1. The Big Fella
2. Riley Does Broadway
3. Riley's Runts
4. Running with the Bulls
5. Arranging the Pieces
6. Seeing Red
7. Jordan Opens the Door
8. Road to a Ring
9. A Dream Matchup
10. Starks Reality
11. The Hangover
12. Riley's Exit
Part II: The Van Gundy Era
13. The Nellie Experience
14. Van Gundy Takes the Whistle
15. The Summer of '96
16. A Heated Rivalry
17. Round Two
18. Changes Abound
19. A Tumultuous Season
20. A Friendly Bounce from Above
21. The Twin Towers
22. End of an Era
Epilogue
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
| Erscheinungsdatum | 02.11.2020 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 25 photos |
| Verlagsort | Jefferson, NC |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
| Gewicht | 405 g |
| Themenwelt | Sport ► Ballsport ► Basketball |
| ISBN-10 | 1-4766-8281-X / 147668281X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-4766-8281-5 / 9781476682815 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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