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The Knicks should send ‘Dame Time’ a gift basket….and then TRADE FOR JRUE HOLIDAY!!

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Damian Lillard being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks is the BEST thing to happen to the New York Knicks since Jalen Brunson came to town.

Think about it. Would Jrue Holiday be on the trade market (for the Knicks) if he was still in Milwaukee?? You can stop thinking about it now. The answer is NO!! For a full recap of the Lillard trade that sent Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers, click here. Think of this trade as a hockey assist; the pass that set up the pass.

The Knicks have struggled to attract superstars in free agency, so they should jump at the opportunity to acquire one of the best two-way guards in the NBA. Maybe it’s me, but the early opposition to a Holiday-Knicks trade are actually the reasons they SHOULD trade for Holiday. Allow me to line them up, and promptly knock them down:

1 – Jrue Holiday has a player option following the 2023-2024 season (for 37.4 million dollars), so he’s essentially a rental.

This is a good thing. It will require less valuable/long-term assets to acquire him.

2 – Jrue Holiday is 33 years old.

Again, a good thing. How long has it been since the Knicks had an adult in the room?? A mature, battle-tested veteran is just what this young, unproven Knicks roster needs.

3 – This move doesn’t make the Knicks legitimate contenders.

I promised my parents (and my editors) I wouldn’t say bad words, so…

Sure, ONLY trading for Holiday might not make the Knicks favorites to win the NBA Championship, but believe it or not, this isn’t the last trade the Knicks are allowed to make from now until the end of time. A trade for Holiday should be the first of many moves towards building a championship roster.

Now that we’re on the same page, let’s explore a realistic trade that puts Holiday jerseys in Madison Square Garden:

Knicks receive: Jrue Holiday

Trail Blazers receive: Immanuel Quickley, Evan Fournier, Isaiah Hartenstein, 2025 1st round pick (their own), and however many 2nd round picks it takes to close the deal

The Knicks should avoid trading 2024 draft picks if possible, but if it gets a deal done, they should include one (or two) of their four 2024 1st round picks.

You can’t take ‘em with ya!

The Greek Freak Did WHAT?!?! (DRIVES with DAVE Podcast #24)

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Giannis Antetokounmpo is the best basketball player on the planet.

So, why would he want to waste his talents by spending the prime of his career in Milwaukee?!?!

Join me as we make sense of this $228 million Super-Max Contract Extension together….

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Let The NBA Madness Begin!!!! (DRIVES with DAVE Podcast #12)

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NBA Free Agency is officially under way.

And some teams didn’t waste any time making moves.

Watch today’s episode to find out where Chris Paul is now, and why Jrue Holiday may be the reason his new team wins the 2021 NBA Title….

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Be Careful What You Wish For Russell Westbrook (DRIVES with DAVE Podcast #9)

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Russell Westbrook felt the eve of his 32nd birthday would be a good time to DEMAND a trade out of Houston.

I’m here to tell my boy Russell that he should be careful what he wishes for.

He might mess around and wake up on the wrong side of New York City….

Watch today’s DRIVES with DAVE Podcast to find out where DAVE thinks Russell Westbrook could end up at the end of the day.

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“ESPN’s NBA Power Rankings Are A Disaster!!!!” (DTS Podcast – #59)

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ESPN released its NBA Power Rankings this week.

They might as well be backward.

But, as always, I fixed them in today’s DTS Podcast.

Leave YOUR NBA Power Rankings in the comment section below.

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“My Phone Ran Out Of Stora….” (DaveTalksSports Podcast – Ep. #41)

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DeMarcus Cousins suffers another serious injury, tears ACL.

If you judge, evaluate, and make prognostications for the regular season based on the NFL Preseason….WE CAN NO LONGER BE FRIENDS!!!!

Life, health, love, happiness, family, and friends are more important than how much money you have in the bank or how many cars you have in your driveway.

I would have finished my point, but I forgot to clear out memory storage on my phone before I hit record….because sometimes, I do stupid things too!!

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“You Don’t Deserve That Money!!” (DaveTalksSports Podcast – Ep. #19)

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Ben Simmons is getting paid, but LITERALLY doesn’t know how to shoot a basketball!!

Say bye-bye to J.R. Smith.

Giannis said, “Get your MVP chants out of your system.”

NL MVP?? Christian Yelich or Cody Bellinger??

R.I.P. Pernell Whitaker, one of the best pound-for-pound boxers of all-time.

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APRIL; Where The Four Major Sports Collide

~ Dave Ettinger ~ 3 Comments

April is an interesting month.

The NBA and NHL playoffs, a.k.a. the never-ending journeys, begin. MLB gets under way (sort of). And the NFL sprinkles breaking news on top of the sports world to stay relevant.

NBA Playoffs

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If you already knew the outcome of a game, or series, would you still watch?? Well you already do, so don’t lie to me. Everyone knows the Golden State Warriors are going to win another NBA championship, yet we watch the NBA playoffs anyway.

Sunday’s round 1 drama was a good excuse to watch the meaningless. While the Milwaukee Bucks ultimately fell to the Boston Celtics 113-107 F/OT, no one will doubt their effort. Check out the shot that sent this game to overtime:

Wild!!

LeBron James, and the Cleveland Cavaliers, should be ashamed of themselves. They were outclassed by the Indiana Pacers on their home court Sunday afternoon. 98-80. No need to check your spectacles. The Cavaliers scored just 80 points, at home, in the playoffs. I do, however, feel bad for the Pacers. LeBron is going to do unspeakable things to them in Game 2. You’ll have to wait until WEDNESDAY NIGHT @ 7:00 P.M.!! Hence the never-ending part.

NHL Playoffs

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I don’t really like Pittsburgh. I don’t like Philadelphia. I really don’t like Boston. But Las Vegas I like. There’s a reason to enjoy the Las Vegas Golden Knights’ dominance over the Los Angeles Kings. Have your brooms handy?? Never has an NHL team gone from expansion team to Stanley Cup Champion in one year. Maybe, just maybe, this is the year. It would make me a hell of a lot happier than Sydney Crosby hoisting another trophy over his puny head.

MLB Season

MLB: Texas Rangers at Houston Astros

Jackie Robinson Day deserves a do-over. Only 10 out of a potential 16 games were played Sunday. The rest — rained/snowed out.

Despite actually losing a game (snapping a nine-game winning streak), the Mets got right back to their winning ways:

We must give a shout-out to Big Fat Bartolo Colon!! At the ripe old age of 44, Colon flirted with a perfect game Sunday night. Colon’s perfect game, no-hitter, and shutout were erased on consecutive batters. The first baserunner of the game was Carlos Correa (8th inning walk). Followed by a Josh Reddick double. Followed by a Yuli Gurriel sacrifice fly. The Rangers would hold on to win 3-1 F/10.

Who needs 98 m.p.h. when you have 86 m.p.h. with movement and location?!

Bye-Bye Dez

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One of the more overrated “superstars” in recent NFL history, Dez Bryant, is looking for work. In an era when wide receivers exceed 1,000 yards by accident, Dez hasn’t done so since 2014. And Friday afternoon, the Dallas Cowboys sent Dez packing. This wasn’t a financial move, as the Cowboys will save just $4 million of Dez’s $12.5 million salary this upcoming season. As an unbiased outsider, I enjoy this story. Dez is easy to dislike thanks to his overtly cocky attitude, underwhelming production, and Dallas Cowboys jersey.

 

What is your favorite part of April?? Tell me all about it in the comment section below.

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What’s Your Name Again??

~ Dave Ettinger ~ 1 Comment

Who are you??

I’m sorry, I’ve never heard of you before. Can I see some identification please??

In the wide world of sports, many athletes fly under the radar. Some ride the bench, so they go unnoticed for good reason. Others, however, are “unknown superstars”. Today, we’ve comprised a list of the best athletes most people didn’t know existed.

Justin Thomas

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Casual golf fans, if such a group exists, have heard of Tiger Woods. They’ve also probably heard of Phil Mickelson. But that’s about it. They probably haven’t heard of Justin Thomas. Thomas is currently the 3rd ranked golfer in the world. He’s already won two PGA Tour events this year, after winning five last year (including a Major). Oh, and he’s currently in 1st place in the FedEx Cup Standings. Not bad for a 5’10”, 145 pound, 24-year old man who could blend into a crowd easier than Where’s Waldo.

Whit Merrifield

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If you know who Whit Merrifield is, I’ll be impressed. Merrifield currently plays second base for the Kansas City Royals. At 29 years old, he’s looking to duplicate his success from last season. Merrifield was one of only two players to hit at least 15 home runs and steal at least 30 bases. The other; Jose Altuve. Colliding in the same sentence with the reigning AL MVP isn’t what I’d call a bad thing.

Nikita Kucherov

NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Pittsburgh Penguins at Tampa Bay Lightning

I’ll give you a hint. His team has the best record in his sport. Give up?? Nikita Kucherov plays in the NHL for the Tampa Bay Lightning. They currently hold the best record in the league at 44-17 (92 points). Kucherov, despite never having entered a conversation in your living room, is leading the NHL in points (82). Yeah, the 24-year old is that good.

Megan Rapinoe

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How is that you’ve never heard of one of the best soccer players in this country?! Megan Rapinoe is an international superstar. Rapinoe plays for the Seattle Reign FC in the National Women’s Soccer League and is part of the U.S. Women’s National Team. Rapinoe was a crucial part of their gold medals at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the 2012 London Olympics. And she scored the lone goal in the U.S.’ victory over Germany yesterday. Shame on you for not knowing Megan Rapinoe!!

David Goffin

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If you were ranked 7th in the world, in an individual sport, you’d think people would know your name, no?! Well I’m betting most of you wouldn’t recognize David Goffin if you bumped into him on the street. Goffin won 2 single’s titles last year, and has been in the top-25 in the world tennis rankings since October of 2014.

Mario Addison

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I will be shocked if you know this next one. Who is Mario Addison?? Don’t go to the Google, that’s cheating. Okay, time’s up. Mario Addison is a defensive end the NFL. Addison has spent the past six seasons with the Carolina Panthers and may be the most overshadowed defensive player in the NFL. Addison is one of just seven players to average 10 or more sacks over the past two seasons.

Khris Middleton

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This one you may know, but his talent doesn’t match his name (or face) recognition. His celebrity status if you will. Khris Middleton is an extremely talented small forward for the Milwaukee Bucks. Middleton is one of only nine NBA players averaging at least 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists this season.

 

Had you heard of any of these athletes prior to today?? Don’t lie in my comment section!!

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Worst. Day. EVER!!

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Tuesday was a bad day.

On one hand, your franchise player goes down with a season ending injury. The other, your new head coach backs out of the deal at the last second.

Who had a worse day: The New York Knicks or Indianapolis Colts??

Kristaps Porzingis

Kristaps Porzingis is the best thing to happen to the New York Knicks since Patrick Ewing. At just 22 years old, Porzingis’ future looked bright, until Tuesday night. With just under 9 minutes to play in the 2nd quarter, Porzingis cut to the basket, receiving a bounce pass from Kyle O’ Quinn. Porzingis threw it down over Giannis Antetokounmpo. After landing, on what looked like a routine play, Porzingis crumbled to the floor, clutching his left knee.

Watch the play here.

Porzingis would be assisted off the court, unable to put pressure on his left leg. Following the game, an MRI confirmed a torn ACL in his left knee. Injuries of this nature don’t often carry high levels of optimism for 7-footers. Normal recovery time is approximately 1 year.

This injury is LeBron James’ fault. Hear me out…. 

Since the selection of the NBA All-Star Teams, 4 All-Stars have gone down with significant injuries. All 4 (DeMarcus Cousins, John Wall, Kevin Love, and Kristaps Porzingis), were selected by LeBron James.

Josh McDaniels

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She loves me, she loves me not. She loves me, she loves me NOT!! Can’t you picture Josh McDaniels, on Tuesday, dropping flower petal after flower petal on the floor??

Tuesday afternoon, McDaniels had agreed to contract terms to become the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. By Tuesday night, he flipped an illegal U-turn, in rush hour traffic, ala Bill Belichick in 1999. McDaniels backed out of his agreement with the Colts, leaving them high and dry.

Listen, you can spin this however you’d like, but the bottom line is:

No one turns down a head coaching job in the NFL, unless they’re promised another one.

So, while Bill Belichick will coach the New England Patriots in 2018, McDaniels will take over in 2019.

I agree with the critics. This makes McDaniels a dishonorable guy. But this is what happens when you hire someone from a Super Bowl team. By the time you can officially hire McDaniels, all other worthwhile candidates have been hired elsewhere.

 

To answer my previous question, although the Colts had a rough Tuesday, the Knicks clearly had the worse day. Losing your franchise building block, to a season ending injury, isn’t how you’d plan your Tuesday.

Time will tell if Porzingis’ 7’3″ frame can rebound from such a serious injury. For now, the Knicks will enter a mode they’re all too familiar with….

TANK MODE!!

 

Who had a worse day, the Knicks or Colts?? Tell me in the comment section below.

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