Kenyon Martin

Kenyon Martin w/ Spike Lee

With the Knicks in need of toughness and experience off the bench, Kenyon Martin was the obvious choice to bring in.  With a history of being an intimidating presence down low, Martin will rebound, run the floor, and challenge shots against any opponent.  However, Kenyon also has a rap-sheet of being a little too aggressive at times.  He has had a suspension for an incident with Mavericks owner Mark Cuban.  Ironically, for all the history he has as an intimidator, he also started his own organization for families in need (The Kenyon Martin Foundation).  Martin has been signed for the rest of the season, after being signed originally for 10 days, and the team is excited to have him as they make a run for a championship this Spring.

New York and Boston

Garnett and Anthony are known as two of the most intimidating opponents in the entire NBA.  When they face each other, it is comparable to a war almost every time.  Kevin Garnett will not back down from anyone; and sometimes that gets him in foul trouble very early in the game.  Carmelo Anthony has a habit of trying to score all by himself when he is frustrated.  A perfect example would be the first meeting between the Celtics and the Knicks this season;  when Anthony and Garnett got into it, Carmelo began launching three pointers in the face of the defense.  As a result, the Knicks lost the game.

However, in the next game against the Celtics, Carmelo played a great game and the Knicks got the win.  Now, with Rondo out for the season, it will be interesting to see how the season series finishes in the final two games.  And by the way, Anthony and Garnett will both be starting for the East in the All-Star game.  Let's see how they co-exist.

Amare's Arrival





It was the first day of the new year when Knicks fans learned of the return of the Amare Stoudemire.  The electricity was evident in MSG; and when he checked in for the first time, the crowd erupted.  The numbers were not quite the collosal volume of points that we expect to see from Amare, but getting back on the court was just the first step in a long road for STAT.