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Focused on Jeremy Lin and their other free agents, the New York Knicks drafted a player who won't play for them next season.
The Knicks used the 48th pick on Kostas Papanikolaou, a member of the Greek national team who was the MVP of the Euroleague championship game after leading Olympiacos to the title. The 6-foot-8 forward is under contract in Europe, and Knicks general manager...
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Apparently New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony warrants a wax figure at the famous Madame Tussauds Museum in New York.
Really?
Anthony spent some time yesterday at the Museum...basically messing with fans as they walked by.
Without getting into the debate as to whether or not he is worthy of being immortalized (he's not), we give you the video, because really, it...
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Spotted: J.R. Smith Judges Dunk Contest at Rivington Park
June 27: J.R. Smith was spotted at Nike’s Rivington Court tonight as a special guest judge for a dunk contest.
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Former Buck Cummings found dead at age 55
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Spotted: Steve Novak at the 2012 NBA Draft
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Spotted: Amar’e Stoudemire & Alexis Welch Enjoying Milan
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Hey Phil, we don’t want you either
The Zen master and former New York Knicks legend Phil Jackson came out and told the world that he doesn’t want to coach the Knicks because “they have a clumsy team.” First of all, the last time I checked, no one from the Knicks organization even considered Jackson for the job. Secondly, if one were [...]
Spotted: Carmelo Anthony Parties At 40/40 Club
June 28: Carmelo Anthony was in attendance for the 40/40 Club’s NBA Draft Party in NYC last night. Here, he’s pictured with rapper, Young Chris.
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PHOTOS: Amar’e Stoudemire & Fiance at Givenchy Fashion Show
June 29: Amar’e Stoudemire and Fiance Alexis Welch were spotted at the Givenchy Fasion Show at La Halle Freyssinet in Paris, France.
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NBA Draft: Knicks Take Kostas Papanikolaou, Should’ve Taken Queens Native Kyle O’Quinn
With the 48th overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, the Knicks selected Kostas Papanikolaou
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There...
LeBron James, Jeremy Lin, Angel McCoughtry & more nominated for 2012 ESPYs
The nominations for the 2012 ESPYs are out and below you will find the players who are nominated.
Click here for cast your vote for each category and the ESPYs will take place on July 11 at 9 pm.
Best Male Athlete:
LeBron James- Miami Heat
Best Female Athlete:
Brittney Griner- Baylor
Best Championship Performance:
LeBron James- Miami Heat (NBA Playoffs)
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