Tag: Basketball

Why the OKC Thunder deserve credit for the championship

In typical heartbreaking fashion, the Indiana Pacers lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games. The defeat was caused by the Achilles tear injury of number one option, Tyrese Haliburton. His production early in the game was an offensive clip — nine points and going 60% in field goal shooting percentages. The National Basketball […]

BSE Global Understands the Assignment

I must confess — there is something awe-inspiring when a company does its best to establish continuity particularly, among their sports teams and affiliates. The practice is something that a lot of organizations should do. As what we see with this company — connectivity is bringing teams together and leading to community efforts. Brooklyn Sports […]

Is Trash Talk Dying? And Should We Care?

Is Trash Talk Dying? And Should We Care?

Trash talk has long been a staple of competitive sports. From Muhammad Ali’s poetic jabs to Larry Bird’s icy confidence, verbal sparring has elevated rivalries and fueled iconic moments. But in today’s era of heightened sportsmanship, social media scrutiny and league-enforced fines, some wonder — is trash talk a dying art? Athletes once thrived on […]

The Knicks Coaching Search Is Shameless

Shame. Shame. Shame — that’s all I have to say about the New York Knick’s direction after firing Tom Thibodeau. His coaching tenure from 2020-2025 led to a revival of the troubled franchise. A successful regular season record, Four playoff appearances, an Eastern Conference Finals appearance after 25 years — a winning culture. As the […]

Knicks Shouldn’t Be Counted Out

Game Fives are historically do-or-die games. A team that is usually in the lead is expected to close out the series. However, the Indiana Pacers apparently were not attuned as the New York Knicks were able to dominate the game—forcing a Game Six. The Knicks matched and adjusted toward the Pacers fast-paced game plan. To […]

Knicks: Back Up Against the Wall

On Sunday, New York was in absolute high spirits as the New York Knicks finally captured their first win on the Indiana Pacers’ homecourt. What started as a rough performance became Karl Anthony Towns’s fourth-quarter heroics. He finished Game Three with 24 points and 15 rebounds, leading the Knicks 106 and Pacers 100.  The Knicks […]

Nuggets Vs Thunder: The True MVP Test

The whole MVP (Most Valuable Player) conversation recently has been flowing like a tide of  waves. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic are the frontrunners: both in the Western  Conference. One point, it was all the rage – another, it was calm. But what is a current theme  throughout the discussion is the usage of backhanded […]

Hey! Are you enjoying NYCTastemakers? Make sure to join our mailing list for NYCTM and never miss the chance to read all of our articles!