Brian Abate
I grew up in Brooklyn, New York, rooting for the Rangers, Yankees, Giants, and Knicks. When my dream of playing shortstop for the Yankees fell short, I started writing about sports instead. I'm a proud graduate of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland.
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The Knicks won the NBA’s first draft lottery on this date in 1985
The Knicks hit the jackpot when they won the 1985 NBA draft lottery. That allowed them to select Patrick Ewing out of Georgetown with...
Kawhi Leonard’s buzzer-beater eliminated the 76ers one year ago today
Kawhi Leonard carried the Raptors to a Game 7 victory at home against the Philadelphia 76ers in their second-round series. He was dominant and...
Bernard King scored 44 points for the Knicks in a playoff game against the Celtics on this date in 1984
Bernard King carried the New York Knicks to 106-104 home victory against the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of their second-round series. He went 16-25...
Nate Robinson swatted LeBron James’ layup attempt seven years ago today
Nate Robinson showed off his athleticism as he blocked LeBron James' layup attempt in a playoff game in Chicago. The play earned him a...
Frank Ntilikina shares what Michael Jordan told him
Frank Ntilikina of the New York Knicks shared what Michael Jordan told him when he was 16. Ntilikina, known for his excellent defensive play, is...
Walt “Clyde” Frazier and Willis Reed led the Knicks to their first NBA title 50 years ago today
The New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 113-99 in Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Willis Reed shocked...
Reggie Miller scored eight points in nine seconds against the Knicks 25 years ago today
Reggie Miller stunned Madison Square Garden and lifted the Indiana Pacers to a 107-105 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 1 of...
Reggie Miller and Jalen Rose both scored 40 points in a playoff game 20 years ago today
Reggie Miller and Jalen Rose both lit up Philadelphia 76ers for 40 points apiece. They led the Indiana Pacers to a 108-91 home victory...
Jeff Van Gundy praises Patrick Ewing amid criticism
Jeff Van Gundy, a former coach and assistant coach of the New York Knicks, said Patrick Ewing carried the team on a nightly basis. "We...
Clyde Drexler and Hakeem Olajuwon both scored 40 points for the Rockets in a postseason game 25 years ago today
Clyde Drexler and Hakeem Olajuwon were unstoppable with the Rockets facing elimination at home against the Utah Jazz. They won the game 123-106 to...
Charles Barkley scored 56 points in a playoff game on this date in 1994
Charles Barkley led the Phoenix Suns to a 140-133 victory at the Golden State Warriors to clinch a sweep of their first-round series. Barkley was...
Knicks tweet impressive Jeremy Lin stat
The New York Knicks tweeted out a surprising stat about Jeremy Lin, as they may continue to pay tribute to him this week. He...
Isaiah Thomas scored 53 points against the Wizards in a postseason game three years ago today
Isaiah Thomas led the Boston Celtics to a home victory over the Washington Wizards in Game 2 of their second-round series. The Celtics won...
Knicks give a shout-out to Landry Fields during Linsanity week
The New York Knicks are celebrating Jeremy Lin's run with the team during the 2011-12 season but also gave a shout-out to his then-teammate...
Knicks have a knack for getting star players past their prime
The New York Knicks continue to be linked to Chris Paul, with reports that the team wants to acquire the soon to be 35-year-old...
Ray Allen scored 51 in a heartbreaking postseason loss to the Bulls on this date in 2009
Ray Allen's 51 points were not enough for the Boston Celtics, as the Chicago Bulls held on to win 128-127 at home after three...
Knicks tweet replay of Jeremy Lin crossover
The New York Knicks tweeted a replay of Jeremy Lin's crossover on Luke Ridnour from 2012. The Knicks have named this Linsanity week and they...
Jeremy Lin says New York will always have a special place in his heart
Eight years ago Linsanity took over New York, as Jeremy Lin started dominating games. He turned the Knicks' season around and helped them make...
Mark Eaton set a postseason record with 10 blocked shots in a game 35 years ago today
Mark Eaton blocked 10 shots but his Utah Jazz fell at home to the Houston Rockets 96-94. The loss tied their first-round series at...
Former NBA player Kermit Washington fears he will die of coronavirus in prison if not released
Kermit Washington has reportedly asked to be transferred from prison to house arrest since he is at high risk for coronavirus. He is 68-years-old and...
