Knicks of the Nineties

Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All

Häftad, Engelska, 2020

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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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2020-10-12
Mått152 x 229 x 15 mm
Vikt404 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor298
FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
ISBN9781476682815

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Table of ContentsAcknowledgments viiIntroduction 1Prologue 5Part I: The Riley1. The Big Fella 92. Riley Does Broadway 173. Riley’s Runts 264. Running with the Bulls 365. Arranging the Pieces 506. Seeing Red 597. Jordan Opens the Door 708. Road to a Ring 789. A Dream Matchup 9110. Starks Reality 10011. The Hangover 10712. Riley’s Exit 118Part II: The Van Gundy13. The Nellie Experience 12514. Van Gundy Takes the Whistle 13315. The Summer of ’96 14016. A Heated Rivalry 15017. Round Two 16118. Changes Abound 17219. A Tumultuous Season 18220. A Friendly Bounce from Above 19221. The Twin Towers 20722. End of an Era 217Epilogue 229Chapter Notes 235Bibliography 275Index 279