Ah, yes, the holiday season, when little kids can showcase their youthful energy while adults can rewind the clock for at least a little bit. Although New York Knicks fans haven’t been able to wholly enjoy the holiday season for the greater part of the last two decades—hey, let’s be honest—that’s no longer the case these days.
Sweet 16. As we foretold last week, this week’s segment of “Who Wore it Best” promises to be a riveting one—last week delivered Earl “The Pearl” vs. Dick McGuire.
The battle of the banners. This week’s segment faced us with an interesting dilemma. Do we skip over #15 out of respect as we did with the other retired Knicks numbers, or do we present the debate of whether Steve Novak and Bo Kimble wore the #16 best?
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.