#Julius and RJ

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JULIUS AND RJ FLUFF AND IT'S KINDA GORY AND I LOVE THEM SO MUCH MY HEART IS BREAKING (writing this was my treat after finishing chapter 3) and it'll have a 2nd part, and here's a picrew

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TW: multiple whumpers, vampires and assorted gore (bite wound), human whumpee, nonhuman whumper, inexperienced (but not reluctant) whumper

It was raining, and RJ was sure he should have been cold, freezing in fact, only wearing a light corduroy jacket over his outfit, but it didn't bother him in the slightest. 

It was one of the countless novel experiences of his life, or technically death, he had noticed and thoroughly enjoyed, much to Julius’ amusement. 

They stood outside, water slowly seeping through all of his clothes and raindrops hitting his face at a merciless pace.

Julius pretended to have the patience of an angel, explaining it over and over again. The feeling he was searching for, was a new ability, a different sense from his newly enhanced human ones. 

“Try to feel it behind your eyes, just behind the sockets, below the brow bone. Concentrate, Sunshine!”

RJ tried again, dutifully, but it felt like using one's forehead to see through. There was nothing. 

“What if I just can't? Are you sure, you've always been able to do it?” He concealed his frustrations very poorly, though the anger in his voice wasn't directed towards his beloved, despite the accusatory tone. 

“I am sure,” he nodded with relentless confidence. “Do you want to try it another way?” he offered finally. RJ sighed. 

“Yeah, I guess so” Julius cupped his face with both hands and pulled him in for a kiss. His lips tasted sweet and felt soft on RJ's own, just the same as before and it grounded him. Julius’ eternal unchanging frame was his anchor in the sea of confusion and fear of his new experiences. 

He broke away from the man, when he heard footsteps beyond the soft patter of the rain, whoever was approaching them was dragging their feet on the pavement, just around the corner. He closed his eyes for a moment to focus better. 

It was a man, an older one based on the way he stumbled, as he turned to walk towards them. He smelt of cigarettes and sweat, and he had been wearing his clothes for a while, based on how his scent clung to the material and overpowered the faint flowery note of laundry detergent. It still felt surreal how easily he picked up on all of it. 

The man’s heart beat measuredly in his chest, it was a strong, healthy heart he lit up with the delight of a hungry child seeing their favourite meal on the table. 

RJ opened his eyes and found Julius still looking and smiling at him, for a moment he was lost again, in those beautiful dark eyes. 

He used to joke they were so dark, because he didn't have a soul behind them, he knew better now. 

The stumbling man stopped behind Julius, his face slack and unaware of his surroundings under Julius’ spell. 

“Do you feel how he is under my control?” he asked, and turned to step next to RJ, locking arms with him and faced the human man. 

He knew what Julius meant immediately. He felt the energy encasing the human, as if he had just walked through a delicate spiderweb, and Julius kept weaving it, dragging the human deeper and deeper into complete enthrallment. 

“Yes!” he exclaimed and took a step closer, as if to inspect the magical trap Julius had set, there was of course nothing for even his new eyes to see.

“Now, you try!” the older vampire joined his excitement. “I will not let him go, just relax and focus” he guided gently. The human stood still. 

RJ closed his eyes again and breathed in instinctively, even though he didn't need the oxygen anymore. 

The man's thoughts, or at least what remained of them, were just out of reach, he could graze at them with his metaphorical fingertips. It was a new sense, a new set of limbs to operate with. There was some resistance, he had to poke and prod around for a bit to be able to worm his way between the threads of Julius’ power. 

“You did it, Sunshine, that's it” he whispered in RJ's ear. 

“I did it” he echoed softly with a proud smile beaming at the unresponsive human. It was better that be didn't know what had been going on. 

“Then enjoy your meal” Julius leaned in close and pressed a suggestive kiss on his neck where his pulse point used to be. He knew his face would have heated up red with glee over this, the prospect of a fresh meal and Julius’ playful proximity. 

He pulled the human close by his shoulders, and leaned down to his neck. It didn't resist. 

It was an uncomfortable position, straining his spine, tensing up his shoulders, but the blood was right there, under the thin waxy skin of the man. It felt awkward to hold him so pliant and motionless, but he was so hungry, he couldn't stop now. It was one drawback his novel state of existence, the way everything was enhanced, so was the juvenile impulsivity of his young fledgling brain, and it craved blood. 

He opened his mouth slowly, almost reverently, but as his fangs broke skin he couldn't hold back anymore and clamped his jaws down on the humans neck. 

The blood started flowing, thick, warm and without any control, he figured out a better way to hold the body quickly, when he realised just how much blood poured out of the wound, around his mouth, and he didn't want to waste his meal. 

The man in his arms stayed still, even after he felt Julius’ spell retreat, it was just him and the human, now empty of all thoughts, and the body slowly drained of blood. 

He stopped abruptly as the beating of the heart under him suddenly changed rhythm. He pulled away to look at the man, then back at his mentor, questioning. 

He saw Julius’ face, clear as day, even though the light of the street lamp came from behind him, and it drew a halo around his curly dark hair. He was smiling, proud and in awe, as if RJ had hung the Moon on the sky for him. 

“What?” he asked, when RJ just stared and didn't speak. He felt the man’s blood seep through his clothes as the wound kept bleeding. 

Less hungry now, Julius was the centre of all his attention. 

“You do not have to kill him, if you don't wish to,” he suggested gently, and placed a comforting hand on the young one's back. 

“He'll bleed out” he murmured and leaned down again to put his lips over the wound, clumsier, less hungry than the first time.

He found it and sank his teeth back in. The flesh gave easily, the flow of the blood lessened, and he actually had to suck on it to get it in his mouth. 

Julius’ hand run up to his shoulder, eliciting a pleasurable shiver and he pulled RJ away from the man's neck. 

“You should stop now, if you close the wound, he survives” he stared at the wound longingly. It was large, the skin ripped in a round half circle following the outline of his teeth. Sinewy flesh and torn up blood vessels all on display, coated in a layer of shiny wet blood. He licked his lips and swallowed, he was far from sated, but it had to be enough for a while. 

“How do I do that?” Some of the childish bitterness he felt crept into his voice. 

“Lick the wound” He said it like it was something trivial. RJ remembered Julius explained how their venom, their saliva and blood, heals and numbs wounds, but he never told him how that works exactly. He looked at the wound again, it looked less appealing than it did just mere moments before. It was too big, and the gesture felt disgustingly intimate. 

‘Don't play with your food,’ he heard his mom's voice warning in a distant memory. 

“That's completely gross” he muttered, mostly to himself. 

“Completely gross,” Julius repeated delightfully, and RJ had to smile, at times he seemed stuck behind the times, sounded old-timey and way too formal than most situations required him to be. He tried picking up the way the younger one spoke, repeated phrases randomly, and it was the most endearing thing. “It might be,” he shrugged, “when you leave it to the end, after you had made such a mess” The part of him that still felt human, quickly became self-conscious about it. He didn't know how to feed, he was messy and animalistic in his ways, all in front of a mentor, who was still endlessly patient and would never reprimand him. He felt like he was testing Julius’ kindness. 

“You'll get the hang of it” his hand crept up on the side of his neck and he drove his fingers into RJ's hair and pushed his head down. He had no choice but to either finish what he started or save the man. 

“Good job” Julius whispered into his ear. 

The human swayed on his feet, his left side from the chin down, coat and all covered in his own blood. The wound closed, slowly repaired itself and only left a faint white scar as a reminder of the encounter. “Now, send him home” RJ nodded. 

It was easier said than done. It took a few tries to let the man snap out of the trance. He blinked a few times, confusion written all over his face, than as if he didn't see the two attackers, turned around and stumbled away, slower and a lot less steady than he walked before. 

RJ watched then he snapped back to reality too, and turned to Julius with wide eyes. 

“Aren't you gonna eat something?” He felt a wince run through his own features, when he finally realised how he was talking about human lives. 

Julius noticed too and cupped his cheek with a hand to pull him in another comforting kiss. It didn't feel right to be above something they both used to be, but he was quick to swipe those worries under a rug, after all, he felt no guilt about the dinner he had a minute ago. 

“I want to show you how it's done” Julius grinned and pulled him towards the busier end of the street with a grin. 

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Kith for the New York Knicks 2023 Campaign

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When you’re both happy you’re not teammates anymore

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Devin Booker, Julius Randle and R.J. Barrett

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Karl-Anthony Towns joins Knicks; Randle, DiVincenzo to Wolves

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NBA recap and highlights of the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New York Knicks NBA Preseason game on Saturday. RJ Barrett led all scorers.

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Knicks precisam de Brunson, Randle e Barrett clicando ao mesmo tempo para continuar vivo

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The Knicks go into the trade deadline with a narrow win over Magic

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Knicks’ work is now done before the close on Thursday, and it’s up to team president Leon Rose to give this up-and-down team a talent boost for a potential playoff push. The coaster stayed on its upward trajectory with Tuesday night’s hairy 102-98 win over the youthful Magic in front of a decided Knicks crowd at the Amway Center. All-Star forward Julius Randle had 22 points,…

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Sands, December 1952

SANDS HOTEL & CASINO: TIMELINE

'46: Kit Carson Club opened by H. Bynum, D. Anderson, G. Frisbee on US Hwy 91 outside of Las Vegas, adjacent to Kit Carson Motel. The club will later become LaRue nightclub, then the Garden Room of the Sands Hotel.

'50: Kit Carson Club reopened as LaRue nightclub opened by Billy Wilkerson, Nola Hahn, 12/23/50.

'51: LaRue closed by summer. Mack Kufferman buys LaRue, and hires architect Wayne McAllister to build around the existing club. Kuffman and partners apply for gaming license. The project is called Sands by 12/51.

'52: Kufferman gaming license denied in Apr., sells to Jake Freedman (RG 4/9/52, RG 6/13/52). Partners running the Sands are B. Barron, E. Levinson (casino manager), S. Wyman, J. Entratter (showroom & restaurants). Hidden partners are believed to include J. Stacher, M. Lansky. Sands road sign designed by McAllister, built by YESCO. Sands opens 12/15/52 with 200 rooms in five buildings arranged in Y-shaped layout. The guest wings are named after race tracks: Arlington Park, Belmont Park, Haileah, Rockingham Park, Santa Anita. Three other wings of equal size were added circa ’53-54 (two were named Churchill Downs, Hollywood Park), another by ’58, and larger wing by ’60. The total room count in ’60 was 465.

'53: Frank Sinatra plays his first engagement at the Sands and becomes two percent owner in Oct; Carl Cohen joins the Sands as shareholder and casino manager in Oct.

'54: Sign modification: Second reader board added below the main board, Feb or earlier. Antonio Morelli joins the Sands as musical director for the Copa in Jul.

'55: Sands partners assume control of the Dunes in Sep. They sell the Dunes in four months later.

'58: Jake Freedman dies 1/19/58; Jack Entratter becomes Sands president.

'59: Sign modification: Attraction board attached to the sign, Feb or earlier. Baccarat begins at the Sands.

'60: Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop (the "Rat Pack") are first billed together in the Copa in Jan-Feb. during the filming of Ocean's 11. Senator John F. Kennedy visits during the Democratic primary campaign.

'63: Opening of Aqueduct hotel wing (83 rm) in Apr. Julius Gabrielle, architect (RJ 4/28/63). Sinatra surrenders ownership 10/7/63.

'64: Sands acquires the former Kit Carson Motel; Belmont and Arlington buildings (base of the Y) moved southward to accommodate construction of a hotel tower.

'65: Second sign in Aug; tower completed late in the year and officially opened Jan. ’66. Martin Stern Jr, architect.

'67: Howard Hughes buys the Sands, 7/23/67. Sinatra leaves his Sands residency after confrontation with Cohen, 9/11/67.

'69: Dean Martin leaves Sands to join Riviera.

'71: Entratter dies, 3/8/71.

'73: Cohen leaves the Sands, 1/4/73.

'80: Inns of America buys the Sands from Hughes heirs Summa Corp in Oct.

'82: Third sign, new porte-cochère, marking the completion of remodeling effort including new Copa room, 1/15/82.

'83: Summa Corp reassumes control of the Sands, 4/5/83.

'88: Kirk Kerkorian buys the Sands in Jan. Kerkorian sells to Interface Group led by Sheldon Addison in Apr.

'90: Sands Expo and Convention Center opens.

'94: Remodeling of the casino.

'96: Sands closes 6/30/96. Tower demolished 11/26/96.

Photos of the Sands

Sources include David G. Schwartz. At the Sands: The Casino That Shaped Classic Las Vegas, Brought the Rat Pack Together, and Went Out With a Bang. December 1952 photo courtesy of Slidetreasurehunt.

Construction of the sign, 1952. The pylon sign pedestal was 56’ high, 21’ wide, with the S at 34’ tall. Design by Wayne McAllister, fabricated and installed by Young Electric Sign Co. Photo: YESCO Corporate Records (MS-00403), UNLV Special Collections & Archives.

Opens Dec 15. Danny Thomas, Connie Rusell, Lou Wills Jr, Ray Sinatra Orchestra. Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, 0007-0345.

Aerial view of Kit Carson Motel and the Sands, '62

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im on the verge of tears actually, I'm kinda sick so I didn't proofread but damn I think this chapter turned out nicely (and by nicely I mean its heartbreaking in a wonderful way)

CW: mild gore in the end, lot's of angst, vampire and human relationship, lot's of angst, emotional whump mostly, turned into a vampire (fade to black)

Julius opened the door for him before he could knock. He stared at the man, the vampire, startled for a moment. RJ knew somehow, and he knew Julius had heard him walk up. He swallowed thickly, scared of his next move. He opened the door, and raised an eyebrow and RJ couldn’t help but stare at him. 

All of the missing pieces of the puzzle fell into place, when they locked eyes. He took the sight in as if it was the first time he saw the vampire. He stood still as a statue, with a curious expression carved on his face. His skin was light, slightly olive toned one would find on a renaissance painting. His hair was messier than usual and even still every strand on his head looked carefully curated to compliment his features.

RJ felt like Julius knew why he was there. He had felt the strange and soft tingle on the back of his neck ever since he entered the building. It was a sensation he noticed often when they met. 

“Can I come in?” he chose to ask, in place of the myriad of questions swirling around in his head. Julius just stepped aside and opened the door wide, RJ couldn’t exactly read his expression further than the intrigue plastered on his ethereal face, but he knew there was something else as well. Something much darker than he liked to admit.

His heart rate picked up when the vampire closed the door behind them and he heard the lock turn in place.

“What can I do for you, Sunshine?” Julius asked with a deceptively soft smile that made shivers run down RJ’s spine. The nickname, they had come up with a couple of weeks back, took on an entirely different meaning. If it was possible, his heart beat even faster, it took serious effort to keep his breathing steady. He saw as the vampire’s eyes flicked down towards his chest for a brief moment; Julius noticed too.

“I- I know what you are, Julius” he started, his voice came out steadier than he anticipated following the little hitch in the beginning. Julius studied him a little, his smile growing wider, but it was still faint, it was like watching the Mona Lisa’s expression change.

“And?” he asked, a hint of playfulness in his tone.

“You’re a vampire” RJ stated and swallowed hard, it unnerved him just how unbothered Julius stood there.

“I know” He smiled, really smiled this time, flashing his teeth that for a moment looked sharper than ever, though it could have been the strangely strong light of the ceiling lamp playing tricks.

RJ felt nauseous. The way they had been flirting before, like a game between cat and mouse that could only end one way, became something much more sinister, the way Julius smiled just the same way he did before, RJ’s understanding shifted. Was he just a little mouse to the vampire that he let run free for a while before he caught it? If Julius saw it like that, he had been royally fucked since the moment they first met.

It crushed him. He wanted to run and never look back, forget all of it. The vampire took a step closer, searching his gaze. He went over this exact scenario a hundred times before he arrived, and still it was so different in reality. Seeing Julius for what he was, as if a curtain had fallen that had shielded his eyes before, was terrifying and oddly enough he was aware that he didn’t change. RJ did.

“Do you want to kill me?” he asked softly. He was stuck between wanting to accuse Julius for playing with him for so long and desperate for him to deny that.

“More than anything” the vampire confirmed, and he seemed to relax, as if the confession lifted something heavy that had been weighing him down. RJ noticed yet another thing about the vampire that had been hidden before; just how much restraint he showed, the statuesque stance, his carefully formed expressions, the way he kept his voice light and even was proof of it.

It was a confession of love, a thought that equally terrified and excited him. 

“And will you?” 

“No” The answer, as simple as it was, he didn’t understand. He had thought about what he would do if and when the vampire said yes, but he hadn’t prepared for a no.

“Did you just come here to ask me that?” Julius closed the distance between them and placed a hand on the side of his face. RJ leaned into the soft touch and closed his eyes. His heart fluttered like a rabbit’s, and every instinct in him screamed at him to run, louder than ever before. A gate had opened somewhere in his brain that had been closed previously, ignored and forgotten, and the dreadful sensation that came with his body being aware of the predator, flooded his mind.

“No” he breathed out. Julius stayed quiet, he didn’t even breathe, just stood still and waited for him to continue. His hand was noticeably colder than his own skin.

“Then why did you come here, Sunshine?” he asked finally, when he figured RJ wouldn’t explain.

“Do you not know already?” he opened his eyes confused, and the vampire pulled his hand back.

“I do not” he confirmed “I don’t listen to your thoughts. Not consciously at least”

“Why not?” 

The soft tingling feeling at the nape of his neck started growing, running all over his scalp and flooding his senses electrically. He wasn’t alone in his head anymore, he felt dizzy and the room started to spin around him.

The sensation dissipated as quickly as it had started.

“Oh” he managed, trying to pull his thoughts back together from their scattered state.

“It wouldn’t feel like that all the time if I did, but it’s quite easy to notice when you aren’t used to it” The vampire placed a hand on his arm and led him to sit down on the couch. He kept some distance between them.

“So if you don’t plan to kill me and you don’t do that thing with my head, what now? Can I just leave?” RJ asked incredulously. 

“Do you want to leave?” Julius countered. He genuinely didn’t. Even if he did, he wasn’t sure he could, he still felt horribly disoriented. He shook his head, both as a reply and an attempt to shake the remaining dizziness.

“Will you feed from me?”

“Are you asking or offering?” the vampire teased with a half smile. Of course RJ was asking. He was, right?

“What would happen if you did?” he blurted without thinking. He hoped Julius doesn’t take it as another invitation to demonstrate.

“To you? Nothing. You might feel a little lightheaded” he took RJ’s hand in his. The way he drew small circles on the back of his hand gave him goosebumps. 

“Would I- does it not- would it turn me?” He felt sort of stupid for asking that. 

“No” Julius chuckled softly, dissolving his embarrassment “It’s not that easy”

“Will you turn me?”

“I told you I don’t plan to kill you” he turned serious again, used the same restrained tone that not even the nickname could soften “Would you die to become cursed, Sunshine?” 

“Would it be a curse if I could stay with you?” Julius tilted his head to the side, contemplating his answer. They stayed silent again for a while. The vampire seemed to think for minutes, and RJ worried the answer would be yes, that he was just trying to find the right way to tell him. The thought consumed him entirely. He imagined himself walking home, Julius would leave never to be seen again. He felt this magical new world, he barely set a foot in, crumble around him.

“It wouldn’t” The vampire replied finally, it brought tears to RJ’s eyes. “But, Sunshine, you would have to die for it” He seemed worried. 

“You wanted to kill me anyways” RJ shrugged with a breathy laugh. There were tears still running down his face in a steady stream. “Here’s your chance, Julius” he placed his free hand over the vampire’s.

It was Julius’ turn to be taken aback and swallow hard. Of course he wanted to. The picture of RJ, lying on the hardwood floor of the living room, pale and drained dry with his neck ripped open hadn’t left the front of his mind ever since he stepped over the threshold.

His ray of sunshine, he would be the one to snuff that light out of him. It was the greatest and the worst thing he imagined to do over and over again. 

He would sink his fangs into the human’s soft and warm skin. He wouldn’t have to go deep just to find his carotid artery, but he would rip into the muscle underneath because he could. He wanted to hear the cartilage snap in half as he locked his jaw in.

And he would be crushed by the betrayal RJ would feel, he would struggle to get away from him, weaker by the minute and to no avail. He was only human, prey and he would truly realise it then.

He would choke on his own blood, it would probably flow up into his mouth and he’d taste the metallic liquid on his own tongue. And Julius wouldn’t stop until the human ceases to struggle. He’d feed him his own blood, and wait.

“You’ll resent me, when you wake up” He didn’t know when tears started streaming down his own face. All their time spent together, all the happy memories of them would be tainted, because he would go for the kill. Still, there wasn’t anything he wanted to do more.

“I won’t” RJ replied softly and reached a hand to wipe the tears away from his face. Julius leaned into the touch. This would be the last time RJ was so warm around him. He savoured the way his fingertips caressed his face. The way his heart still beat, it picked up as he leaned closer.

He didn’t go for the neck. Not yet. He pressed his lips to RJ’s, whose breath hitched at the sudden contact. The vampire wanted him to promise he wouldn’t wake up resenting him, and he knew he couldn’t. It was an unreasonable thing to ask, and he was painfully aware of it.

He broke the kiss, and pulled RJ closer by the shoulder.

He ran his left hand up his neck, into his hair. He pulled on it, gently coaxing him to tilt his head to the side, and leaned in deeper.

He placed another kiss on the human’s skin, and only then did he bite down.

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New York Knicks Pluck Rose for a Second Time; Acquiring Derrick Rose from Detroit Pistons

On February 8th, 2021, the New York Knicks traded guard Dennis Smith Jr. and a 2021 second round draft pick (Isaiah Livers) to the Detroit Pistons for guard Derrick Rose. Detroit also received a trade exception.

When the New York Knicks dealt burgeoning star Kristaps Porzingis in a mega seven-player deal with the Dallas Mavericks, the trade was seen as a loss for the Knicks in the immediate but there was some hope for the future. The team acquired two first round picks from Dallas, but another piece for the future was Dennis Smith Jr.

A top-ten overall draft pick in 2017, Smith showcased scintillating athleticism but a questionable outside shot left more questions than answers in his future fit as a lead guard.

With the Knicks on a path towards another rebuild, Smith would get a chance to play during the second half of the 2018-19 season after the trade. The guard played in 21 games (18 starts) with the Knicks, amassing 14.7 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 5.4 APG and 1.3 SPG.

Though Smith had his moments like a 31-point outburst against the Detroit Pistons or a solid runner-up performance in the 2019 dunk contest, his efficiency numbers were concerning. His true shooting percentage was just 47.3%.

The Knicks continued to be one of the worst teams in the trade, going 7-24 over the final 31 games to finish 17-65. Despite having the worst record in the NBA, the Knicks had high hopes for the 2019 offseason.

New York was looking for luck in the lottery so they could grab the number one overall pick and select Duke star Zion Williamson. On the free agent front, the Knicks had two max salary slots and were eyeing stars like Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Jimmy Butler and Kawhi Leonard.

All of those goals would never come to fruition. New York fell to third in the 2019 draft and selected Williamson's college teammate RJ Barrett. Durant and Irving opted for crosstown rivals the Brooklyn Nets, while Butler went to the Miami Heat and Leonard chose the Los Angeles Clippers.

With not much of a backup plan, the Knicks signed several short-term deals with mid-tier free agents including Julius Randle, Marcus Morris Sr., Bobby Portis, Taj Gibson, Reggie Bullock and Elfrid Payton.

The new look Knicks got off to a rough start, going 4-18 in the first 22 games. Head coach David Fizdale was fired and replaced by assistant Mike Miller on an interim basis. The Fizdale exit had been in the cards.

After a November 10 108-87 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers dropped New York to a 2-8 record, Knicks president of basketball operations Steve Mills and general manager Scott Perry addressed the media, saying the team had fallen short of expectations.

"We just felt like given that this is our 10th game, we felt that we had an obligation to come and speak to [the media]. Obviously, Scott and I are not happy with where we are right now. We think the team is not performing to the level that we anticipated or we expected to perform at, and that's something that we think we collectively have to do a better job of delivering the product on the floor that we said we would do at the start of this season. ... We still believe in our coaching staff. We believe in the plan Scott and I put together and the players that we assembled. But we also have to acknowledge that we haven't played at the level we expected to play at."

The statement seemed to be an early sign that Fizdale would be fired. Under Miller, the Knicks played slightly better but still were clearly not playoff caliber. New York reached 21-45, before the NBA season was shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Smith had done very little in his first full season with the Knicks as Fizdale went other routes with point guard. Rookie RJ Barrett started at the point in the season opener. Elfrid Payton and Frank Ntilikina also started as the season progressed.

Smith saw limited minutes initially with the Knicks and missed some time due to the passing of his stepmother. He saw spot minutes throughout New York's season of dysfunction and even started a few games. Throughout the season, Smith appeared in 34 games (three starts) and amassed 5.5 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 2.9 APG and 0.8 SPG in 15.8 MPG.

New York went on a full reset throughout 2020. The club let go of team president Steve Mills and replaced him with former NBA agent Leon Rose. Later on, Rose hired his former client Tom Thibodeau as head coach.

In the truncated 2020 offseason, New York added rookie Immanuel Quickley in a draft night trade and Austin Rivers in a separate trade. The moves created even more of a crowd in the backcourt. The Knicks gave Smith some time in preseason, but by the regular season he was mostly out of the rotation.

Smith played in just three (3.0 PPG and 1.0 APG in 9.3 MPG) of the team's first 24 games before he was moved with a second round pick to the Detroit Pistons for Derrick Rose. The situation had been so dire that Smith had even requested to play for the Knicks' G-League team in the G-League bubble right before the trade.

He ended his time in New York with 8.7 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 3.7 APG and 1.0 SPG in 58 games. The guard shot 38% from the field, 28% from the three-point line and 56% from the free-throw line.

After a strong season as a sixth man for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Derrick Rose was able to keep his career in drive by signing a two-year, $15 million contract with the Detroit Pistons.

The guard was expected to be in a similar role as a scorer off the bench for the Pistons. Star Blake Griffin missed start the season due to a knee injury and the Pistons season quickly fell off the rails. Detroit started the season 4-10 and fell out of the playoff race quickly.

The Pistons decided to rebuild somewhat, trading center Andre Drummond to the Cleveland Cavaliers and bought starting point guard Reggie Jackson out of his contract. The Pistons continued to lose, falling to 20-46 before the NBA season was shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Once the NBA season resumed in the bubble in Orlando, Florida, the Pistons did not qualify for the bubble due to their record. Rose was solid even though he dealt with a few minor injuries. In 50 games, Rose managed 18.1 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 5.6 APG and 0.8 SPG in 26.0 MPG.

The 2020 offseason saw Detroit continue its rebuild. The team drafted Killian Hayes seventh in the 2020 draft, and also acquired first round picks Saddiq Bey and Isaiah Stewart through trades. The Pistons also added forward Jerami Grant though a sign-and-trade deal with the Denver Nuggets.

The Pistons began the year 1-7 and at 5-18, the club moved on from Rose, dealing him to the New York Knicks for Dennis Smith and a second round pick. As part of the trade, the Pistons created a $2 million trade exception.

Rose appeared in 15 games at the time of the trade and posted 14.2 PPG, 1.9 RPG, 4.2 APG and 1.2 SPG in 22.8 MPG. In 65 games with the Pistons, Rose put up 17.2 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 5.2 APG and 0.9 SPG. The guard posted shooting splits of 48/31/86 in that time.

When the Knicks acquired Derrick Rose, it seemed like the perfect match. Rose was reunited with head coach Tom Thibodeau for a third stint. The guard had previously been an MVP under Thibodeau's coaching with the Chicago Bulls. He then had somewhat of a rebirth rejoining Thibodeau with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Rose was brought in to add some scoring punch to a limited Knicks offensive lineup. New York was 11-14 when it acquired Rose. The team was ranked sixth in defensive efficiency, but was just 24th in offense.

Rose assumed a bench role, often playing with effective scoring rookie Immanuel Quickley, but he also closed many games with the starters. New York gradually played better as the season went on. With the team in eighth place with a 25-27 record, New York went on a massive run, going 16-4 over the final 20 games to finish 41-31. The finish got the Knicks to fourth place in the Eastern Conference after beating out the Atlanta Hawks in a head-to-head tiebreaker.

Rose played a significant part in New York's rise. The guard appeared in 35 games with the Knicks and compiled 14.9 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 4.2 APG and 0.9 SPG in 26.8 MPG. In the 937 minutes Rose was on the floor, the Knicks outscored opponents by 10.6 points per 100 possessions per NBA Stats.

The playoffs were a significant moment for the Knicks. The team faced the Atlanta Hawks and star Trae Young in the first round. Game One was the first postseason game played at New York's home arena Madison Square Garden in eight years. The game was very close throughout. In the fourth quarter, Knicks wing Alec Burks knocked down a three-pointer to give New York a 92-87 lead with 4:46 left in the game.

Atlanta answered with a 10-1 run in two minutes to take a 97-93 lead. Knicks wing RJ Barrett made a layup and forward Julius Randle knocked down a three to give the Knicks a 98-97 edge. A Trae Young three-point play was followed by two buckets from Burks that gave New York a 103-100 lead with 1:11 left.

Atlanta's Bogdan Bogdanovic nailed a three to tie the game with 55 seconds left. Barrett fouled Young on a drive with 28 seconds left and the guard hit two freebies to give the Hawks a 105-103 lead. Rose knocked down a midrange floater with 10 seconds left to tie the game.

After an Atlanta timeout, the Knicks took Rose out and put in defender Frank Ntilikina. With Ntilikina guarding him, Young was able to penetrate and make a contested floater with 0.9 seconds left. Randle was unable to get off a shot in time as Atlanta took a 1-0 series lead with a 107-105 win.

In the second game, Atlanta had control for much of the first half, taking a 57-44 lead at halftime. Coach Thibodeau went with Rose as a starter in the second half over Elfrid Payton. After Atlanta took a 67-55 lead with 7:43 left, New York went on a 21-8 run over the rest of the quarter to take a 76-75 lead into the fourth period.

The Knicks built a 10-point lead, but the Hawks tied the score 91-all with 5:06 left. Over the rest of the game, the Knicks outscored Atlanta 10-1 to tie the series with a 101-92 victory. Rose had a team-high 26 points and New York's bench outscored Atlanta's 55-22.

As the series scene shifted to Atlanta, Coach Thibodeau permanently moved Rose into a starting point guard role. The move seemed to work as Rose had 11 points in the first quarter and the Knicks took a 31-29 at the end of the opening frame of Game Three.

However, the Hawks went on a 22-5 run in the final 7:19 of the second quarter to take a 58-44 halftime lead. New York could never cut the deficit under single digits in the second half as Atlanta won 105-94. Rose had 30 points in the loss.

Game Four was close early on, but the Hawks turned a four-point halftime advantage into an 88-71 lead at the end of the third quarter. Young scored 27 points as Atlanta cruised to a 113-96 victory. In the series finale, Young had 36 points and Atlanta pulled away in the fourth quarter and held on for an easy 103-89 win. Atlanta won the series 4-1.

New York looked overmatched in the five-game series as its star Julius Randle struggled to score. Rose was a bright spot in the disappointment. He was New York's best offensive player, averaging 19.4 PPG on 47.6% from the field, 47.1% from the three-point line, 4.0 RPG and 5.0 APG in 35.0 MPG. By the end of the series, he did struggle to deal with the increased minutes and had a few "knick-knack" injuries by the end of it.

New York's surprise playoff appearance led to the team bringing back a group of free agents. The Knicks re-signed Alec Burks and Nerlens Noel to three-year contracts. After his strong playoff run, the Knicks rewarded Rose with a three-year, $43 million deal with a team option in the final year.

But the team knew there needed to be an infusion of offensive talent after its weak offensive performance in the first round. To address the issue, New York signed guard Evan Fournier from the Boston Celtics to a four-year, $78 million contract. The club also signed guard Kemba Walker to a two-year, $18 million deal.

The Knicks arrived to the 2021-22 season with increased expectations after the third place finish the previous season. The beginning of the season looked good as New York won five of its first six games. However, the team went 7-15 over the next 22 games. The Knicks see-sawed around the .500 mark, reaching 22-21 after 43 games.

The season would fall apart from that point. New York went 3-17 over the next 20 games to fall to 25-38. New York played better down the stretch but finished out of the playoff picture with a 37-45 record.

Rose began the season as a backup to Walker and continued to play with Quickley in the backcourt for the second unit. Ineffective play from Walker led coach Thibodeau to remove the point guard. That coupled with a rash of COVID-19 positive tests forced Rose into a few starts in December.

Rose injured his right ankle in a mid-December game against the Houston Rockets. Eventually, he underwent ankle surgery and was ruled out for eight weeks.

Rose was expected to return in February or March, but he later had a procedure on the same right ankle. He never returned as New York failed to qualify for the playoffs. Rose saw action in 26 games (four starts) and produced 12.0 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 4.0 APG, 0.8 SPG and 0.5 BPG in 24.5 MPG.

After the disappointing season, New York went back to the drawing board in the 2022 offseason. The club made a splash at the 2022 draft, offloading Walker, Burks and Noel along with draft picks in various deals to free up cap space.

New York used that cap space to sign guard Jalen Brunson from the Dallas Mavericks to a four-year, $104 million deal. The club also re-signed center Mitchell Robinson and added center Isaiah Hartenstein from the Los Angeles Clippers in a two-year, $16 million deal.

The Knicks looked to bounce back from a year out of the postseason. The team hovered around .500 but eventually fell to 10-13 after 23 games. That 23rd game was a pivotal moment for the franchise. In a Saturday afternoon jaunt with the Dallas Mavericks, the Knicks built an early 15-point lead in the first half. Over the next two quarters, Dallas outscored New York 93-46 in an embarrassing 121-100 defeat.

In response to the struggles, the Knicks removed Rose and Cam Reddish from the rotation while adding young guard Miles "Deuce" McBride in their place. Rose and Reddish joined veteran Evan Fournier as permanent bench fixtures.

With more minutes given to the defensive-oriented McBride and guard Quentin Grimes, New York picked up steam. The team strung together eight consecutive wins to reach 18-13. New York would trade wins and losses until the trade deadline. The club dealt Reddish and a first round draft pick to the Portland Trail Blazers for forward Josh Hart.

Hart proved to be the missing piece to New York's success. After he arrived, the Knicks went 17-8 over the final 25 games to finish 47-35, which was fifth in the East.

Rose received occasional minutes in garbage time after fans chanted for him to play at the end of blowouts. But he rarely played after his removal from the rotation. After the turn of the new year, Rose played just two minutes and 21 seconds. He appeared in 27 games, managing 5.6 PPG, 1.5 RPG and 1.7 APG in 12.5 MPG.

The Knicks returned to the playoffs after a season away and faced the fourth seed Cleveland Cavaliers in the opening round. Brunson had 27 points and Hart chipped in 17 points and 10 rebounds as New York took the first game in Cleveland 101-97.

Cleveland had a 20-point lead at halftime of Game Two and held on for a comfortable 107-90 win. Game Three saw Brunson and RJ Barrett combine for 40 points as New York routed Cleveland 99-79. Game Four was closer, but Brunson had a game-high 29 points as the Knicks pulled away with a 102-93 win.

In Game Five, Randle exited early with an ankle sprain. It didn't matter as New York dominated the offensive glass (17 offensive rebounds) in a 106-95 win. Rose played three minutes in the series.

New York advanced to the second round for the first time in 10 years and faced the eighth-seeded Miami Heat. With Randle out for the series opener, New York took an early double digit lead. Miami came back and took control thanks to a 31-20 third quarter advantage. The Knicks cut the deficit to three points on two occasions in the fourth quarter, but Miami held on for a 108-101 win.

In the win, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler sprained his ankle and missed Game Two. Randle returned for that game and him, Brunson and Barrett teamed up for 79 of New York's 111 points in a six-point win. Butler returned for Game Three and had 28 points. Miami held the Knicks to 34.1% from the field and 20% from three in a 105-86 victory.

New York's offense was slightly better in Game Four, but Miami still led for much of the game and won 109-101. Facing elimination at home, the Knicks fell behind 24-14 in the first quarter. New York bounced back and led by 19 points in the third period. The Heat cut the lead to three points, but New York held on for a 112-103 win and made the series 3-2.

Brunson was amazing in Game Six, putting up 41 points. The game went down to the wire. The Knicks were down 92-90 with the ball and 30 seconds left but Brunson tuned the ball over and Miami eventually held on for a 96-92 victory. New York was eliminated 4-2. Rose did not play in the second round.

In the offseason, the Knicks declined Rose's $15.6 million team option for the 2023-24 season. He became a free agent after and he signed a two-year, $6.5 million contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. Rose ended up appearing in 88 games in his second stint with the Knicks and amassed 11.2 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 3.4 APG and 0.7 SPG. The guard shot 45% from the field, 38% from the three-point line and 91% from the foul line.

Smith played in 20 games with the Pistons after the trade. The high-flying guard managed 7.3 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 3.7 APG, 1.0 SPG and 0.7 BPG in 19.6 MPG. The Pistons went 15-34 after the trade, finishing the 2020-21 season with a 20-52 record. Smith became a free agent after the season and signed a training camp deal with the Portland Trail Blazers. He made the Blazers team for the 2021-22 season.

The 2021 second round pick Detroit acquired originally was owned by Charlotte. It ended up 42nd in the 2021 NBA Draft. Detroit used the pick on 6-foot-7 tweener forward Isaiah Livers from the University of Michigan.

A local product from Kalamazoo, Michigan, Livers spent four years in college, evolving from 3.4 PPG as a part-time starting freshman to a double figure scorer in his junior and senior seasons.

In his senior year, Livers was second on the Wolverines team with 13.1 PPG and led the team in three-point shooting. However, Livers' season was cut short when he suffered a stress injury to his right foot in a March quarterfinal game against Maryland in the Big Ten Tournament. He later underwent surgery on the right foot in April.

The foot issue would bleed into Livers' pro career. He missed 2021 Summer League and was unavailable for 59 of the first 60 games of his rookie season. Overall, the forward appeared in 19 games (five starts) and posted 6.4 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 1.1 APG and 0.7 SPG in 20.2 MPG.

Livers also played four games for Detroit's G-League affiliate, the Motor City Cruise. Livers averaged 4.0 PPG and 2.3 RPG in 15.5 MPG. Detroit began the 2021-22 season 1-8 and never recovered. The team was 5-28 after 33 games. The second half of the year was a tad better as the Pistons went 18-31 over the final 49 games to finish 23-59.

After the season, the Pistons held the fifth pick in the 2022 draft and selected point guard Jaden Ivey. The team also acquired the 13th pick in the draft, center Jalen Duren. On the veteran front, Detroit dealt away forward Jerami Grant while adding Alec Burks, Nerlens Noel and Bojan Bogdanovic in trades during the offseason.

Livers played two games for the Pistons' Summer League squad in Las Vegas, managing 14.0 PPG on 44.4% from the field, 4.5 RPG and 1.0 BPG in 30.1 MPG.

During the 2022-23 season, all of the change didn't matter much as Detroit was again one of the worst teams, getting off to a 3-15 start. At 15-42 after 57 games, the Pistons went 2-23 over the final 25 games to finish an NBA-worst 17-65. A key reason for the downfall was 2021 number one overall pick Cade Cunningham missing all but 12 games due to a left shin injury that eventually required surgery.

Livers missed 30 games due to various ailments including a right shoulder sprain, right ankle sprain and a right hip issue. He played in 52 contests (22 starts) and managed 6.7 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 0.8 APG, 0.5 SPG and 0.5 BPG in 23.1 MPG.

After the season, coach Dwane Casey resigned and Detroit hired Monty Williams with a then-record six-year, $78.5 million contract. The Pistons had the fifth pick in the 2023 draft and used it on athletic wing Ausar Thompson. The Pistons also added veterans Monte Morris and Joe Harris in trades.

Livers' injury issues continued into his third season. The forward suffered a grade III left ankle sprain and he missed the first 14 games of the season.

Detroit hoped that an established coach in Williams and continued development from its younger players would lead to growth. But the team continued to slide backwards. After winning two of its first three games, Detroit dropped an NBA record 28 consecutive games.

When he did return, Livers struggled to find his game. He appeared in 23 games (six starts) and shot just 34.5% from the field and 28.6% at the three-point line. Livers averaged 5.0 PPG, 2.1 RPG, 1.1 APG and 0.6 SPG in 20.4 MPG.

With the team at 3-36, Detroit made a move, dealing Livers, Marvin Bagley and two second round picks to the Washington Wizards for Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala. Livers showed promise as a potential three-and-D wing but injuries made it hard for him to be consistent.

In two and a half seasons with the Pistons, Livers managed 6.2 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 0.9 APG and 0.6 SPG in 94 games. The 6-7 forward shot 41% from the field, 36% from the three-point line and 79% from the free-throw line in that time.

Derrick Rose on his comfortability in joining the Knicks (via ESPN):

"Even though I couldn't say that at the time, I just wanted to be comfortable. Like I said, I've been knowing these guys ever since high school, eighth grade, high school, so coming here, like I said, it's family. I never really thought about anything else but really getting here and understanding they wanted me to help grow the young guys they've already got here."

On his relationship with Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau:

"The synergy we've got, I can't explain it. We're an odd couple, but for some reason, we understand the game. And the closest thing I probably can say is we're students of the game. We watch the game. We try to understand the game more and try to get better if not every day, every week, every month, every couple of months, every year. There's always room for improvement, and it's for the betterment of the team. Wherever I go, wherever he goes, we're always trying to win."

On playing with Knicks rookie guard Immanuel Quickley:

"It shouldn't be too hard [playing] with him. We're similar. He's getting double-teamed in his rookie year. There ain't too many rookies getting that type of attention. For him to see that kind of early, it's just going to make his game better. The game is going to slow down more. And he listens. That's the greatest thing about him: He listens. With that, you always got room for improvement. "He's a dog. He's a dog. I can't explain it. You've got to be a player to understand it. [If] we're in a fight, I know he's fighting."

Dennis Smith on the trade (via SNY):

"I was super excited, I was super excited. I was down in the G (League) and I was getting ready to play with the guys and have our first scrimmage, and I heard the news and I was just smiling all day. Super excited, couldn't really sleep that night and I'm just looking at it as an opportunity, fresh start -- like me and coach talked about -- and I'm going to make the most out of it."

Why his tenure with the Knicks never panned out:

"I can't -- I'm not sure,. But I will say I'm thankful for the opportunity that they gave me, and to all the people that supported me -- whether it's in media or even the fans that supported me -- I'm thankful for those guys as well."

On going down to the G-League and finding out about the trade:

"So, when I went down to the G (League), it was simply, simply just to play basketball -- I wanted to play basketball. Nothing else to it, like, 'Oh, he moved,' or, 'Such and such, whatever,' it's just I wanted to play basketball and I realized that would give me an opportunity to do that. So I took advantage of it and I went down there like I was ready to hoop. "I was down there with my boy, Myles (Powell), and I actually got close with a lot of guys on the team in the brief time that I was there. So that was just about hooping. And I was smiling hard because, like, I was excited for the opportunity. And I knew what kind of guy (Pistons) coach (Dwane) Casey was -- great coach, great person. So being able to be with him, I was looking forward to that."

On having a chip on his shoulder after the trade:

"It's super refreshing, and I'm going to go out there with a chip on my shoulder that I always had. I'm going to go out there and compete at a high level, try to execute and try to win games. In terms of coming out and trying to prove something, I think it's definitely more important to prove things to myself -- you know what I'm saying? -- and that's what I want to do. "I believe in myself and the people here that believe in me, and I think that's the first step to really tapping into some greatness here."

Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver on the trade (via Pistons.com):

"We welcome Dennis Smith Jr. to the Pistons family. Adding another young player who was a high draft pick alongside a draft asset advances our goals in building for the future. We thank Derrick Rose for his contributions on and off the court during his time as a Piston and wish him and his family well as they move forward."

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau on Derrick Rose (via NY Daily News):

"He's still one of the elite players in this league."

If Rose is in shape:

"He's lighter than he's ever been. He's telling me this is as healthy as he's been."

On his familiarity as a coach with Rose previously in Chicago and Minnesota:

"It's obviously someone I'm familiar with. We've been through a lot of things together. But the biggest part is what I felt he could contribute to our team. I've always been partial to good players. If someone is a good player, I'm interested. And I think he'll add a lot to our team."

On Rose's ability to be productive everywhere he's gone:

"When you look at what he accomplished after (his time in Chicago), even when you went back to the year he spent in New York, he still averaged 18 points a game. He averaged 18 points a game in Minnesota, he averaged 18 points a game in Detroit. So he's always been able to contribute. When you look at his playoff numbers, he goes to a completely different level."

How adding Rose and Quickley together gives the Knicks more ballhandling capabilities off the bench (via ESPN):

"I think you see it often when you have multiple point guards out on the floor, it gives you another ball handler, secondary ball handler, and you can probably include Alec (Burks) in there, as well. So it gives us three guys that can go off the dribble, and all three are very efficient in pick-and-rolls. Their versatility allows them to actually blend with both groups. So I think we'll see some of that as we go forward, as well."

Pistons head coach Dwane Casey on bringing along Dennis Smith (via The Detroit News):

“It's going to take all of us to help him along, but our coaching staff will assign someone to him to watch film and to go over things with him and the players on the floor will be able to help him. We've got a great group of guys that are willing to mentor and help. That's something that I think won't take very long for him. “He's a smart kid and he's a basketball junkie. One of the first things he said was that he wanted to watch film. He shouldn't have said that because I'm going to take him up on it. He's a good kid, he's got an opportunity, and this is the first team to me as a coach.”

How he gravitates to players that have something to prove:

“It's one of those things where I've always identified with guys like that… You want to bring them into your culture and fit them into your culture. They have something to prove to us and to the rest of the league, whoever that person is. It's not a bad thing and you can look around in sports — New England's done it for years. "It's a little tougher with a young team to bring guys in, but I enjoy it. I enjoy coaching guys like that, taking the challenge on from a coaching standpoint, teaching standpoint, molding standpoint, and let's prove the rest of the league wrong.”

Pistons guard Saben Lee on what he'll miss about Derrick Rose (via The Detroit News):

"I'll definitely miss Derrick. He was a great guy and a great person aside from being a great player. Just being able to hang out with him and get different words of wisdom from him and [being able to] pick his brain."

On Dennis Smith:

"He's an athletic point guard. He can get to the rack and is a really good playmaker."

Image Credit:

Dennis Smith Jr. via Getty Images/Layne Murdoch Jr.

Derrick Rose via Getty Images/Nathaniel S. Butler

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Récord de victorias del equipo de la NBA de Nueva York

El equipo de la NBA de Nueva York, los New York Knicks, es uno de los equipos más famosos y representativos de la liga de baloncesto profesional en Estados Unidos. A lo largo de su historia, los Knicks han acumulado un impresionante récord de victorias que los ha catapultado a la fama en el mundo del baloncesto.

Los New York Knicks han logrado numerosos títulos de conferencia y de división a lo largo de los años, destacando su época dorada en los años 70 cuando consiguieron dos campeonatos de la NBA. Sin embargo, uno de los logros más destacados del equipo ha sido su récord de victorias en una sola temporada.

En la temporada 1992-1993, los New York Knicks lograron un récord histórico de 60 victorias y 22 derrotas, lo que les permitió asegurar el primer puesto en la Conferencia del Este. Bajo el liderazgo de figuras emblemáticas como Patrick Ewing y John Starks, los Knicks demostraron su fortaleza y dominio en la cancha a lo largo de toda la temporada.

Este récord de victorias es un testimonio del talento y la dedicación de los jugadores del equipo de Nueva York, así como del apoyo inquebrantable de sus seguidores. A pesar de los altibajos que pueda experimentar el equipo en temporadas posteriores, el récord de 60 victorias sigue siendo un hito impresionante en la historia de los New York Knicks y un motivo de orgullo para sus seguidores.

Estadísticas actuales del equipo de la NBA de Nueva York

¡Las estadísticas actuales del equipo de la NBA de Nueva York están dando mucho de qué hablar! Los New York Knicks han tenido un comienzo prometedor en la temporada actual, mostrando un rendimiento impresionante en la cancha.

Hasta la fecha, el equipo ha logrado un récord positivo de victorias y derrotas, lo que ha sorprendido a muchos fanáticos y analistas del baloncesto. Los jugadores clave como Julius Randle, RJ Barrett y Kemba Walker han estado destacando en sus respectivas posiciones, liderando al equipo con su habilidad y determinación.

En términos de estadísticas individuales, Julius Randle ha estado brillando con promedios de puntos, rebotes y asistencias muy sólidos. Su dominio en la pintura y su capacidad para anotar desde el perímetro lo han convertido en un pilar fundamental para el éxito de los Knicks esta temporada.

Además, el equipo ha estado demostrando una defensa sólida y un juego en equipo cohesionado, lo que les ha permitido competir de manera efectiva contra rivales fuertes en la liga de baloncesto más prestigiosa del mundo.

Con el apoyo de su apasionada base de fanáticos en la Gran Manzana, los New York Knicks continúan su camino hacia los playoffs con determinación y ambición. Sin duda, las estadísticas actuales del equipo son un reflejo de su arduo trabajo y dedicación en la cancha. ¡Vamos Knicks!

Desempeño reciente del equipo de la NBA de Nueva York

El equipo de la NBA de Nueva York ha tenido un desempeño bastante interesante en la última temporada. A pesar de algunos altibajos, los Knicks han logrado demostrar una mejora significativa en comparación con temporadas anteriores. Bajo el liderazgo del entrenador Tom Thibodeau, el equipo ha logrado unir fuerzas y trabajar en conjunto para alcanzar sus metas.

Jugadores clave como Julius Randle han destacado por su excelente desempeño en la cancha, mostrando un gran nivel de juego y liderazgo. Además, la adición de jugadores jóvenes con mucho potencial, como RJ Barrett, ha fortalecido la plantilla del equipo y ha brindado una mayor profundidad al roster.

Los Knicks han logrado competir de manera sólida contra equipos fuertes de la liga, lo que ha generado expectativas positivas entre los aficionados. Aunque todavía tienen áreas a mejorar, como la consistencia en los tiros de campo y la defensa, el equipo ha demostrado un espíritu de lucha y determinación que les ha permitido obtener importantes victorias.

En resumen, el desempeño reciente del equipo de la NBA de Nueva York ha sido prometedor y ha generado optimismo entre sus seguidores. Con trabajo duro y dedicación, los Knicks están en camino de alcanzar mayores logros en la liga y de seguir emocionando a sus fanáticos con un baloncesto de alta calidad.

Rendimiento actual del equipo de la NBA de Nueva York

El equipo de la NBA de Nueva York ha estado generando un gran interés en la temporada actual debido a su rendimiento sorprendente en la cancha. Los New York Knicks, con su talentoso grupo de jugadores, han capturado la atención de los aficionados al baloncesto en todo el mundo.

Bajo la dirección del entrenador Tom Thibodeau, los Knicks han logrado un récord impresionante esta temporada. Su enfoque en la defensa y su trabajo en equipo los han llevado a obtener importantes victorias contra equipos considerados como favoritos. Este enfoque disciplinado ha sido clave para su éxito en la cancha.

Uno de los puntos destacados del equipo ha sido el rendimiento de sus jugadores clave. Jugadores como Julius Randle, RJ Barrett y Derrick Rose han demostrado ser pilares fundamentales en el esquema de juego de los Knicks. Sus habilidades tanto en ataque como en defensa han contribuido significativamente a los triunfos del equipo.

Además, el equipo ha demostrado una gran capacidad para adaptarse a los desafíos que se presentan en cada partido. Ya sea enfrentando a equipos con grandes estrellas o superando adversidades durante el juego, los Knicks han demostrado una mentalidad fuerte y determinación para lograr la victoria.

La sólida actuación del equipo de Nueva York en la temporada actual ha generado un renovado entusiasmo entre los aficionados, quienes esperan con ansias ver hasta dónde pueden llegar los Knicks en los playoffs. Con un juego consistente y un espíritu de lucha inquebrantable, el equipo de la Gran Manzana está dejando su huella en la NBA esta temporada.

Posición en la clasificación del equipo de la NBA de Nueva York

El equipo de la NBA de Nueva York, los New York Knicks, ha sido durante mucho tiempo un nombre reconocido en el mundo del baloncesto. Sin embargo, en los últimos años, su posición en la clasificación de la liga ha dejado mucho que desear. Durante la temporada pasada, los Knicks tuvieron un desempeño por debajo de las expectativas, terminando en una posición baja en la clasificación.

Los aficionados han expresado su frustración por la falta de éxito del equipo en la cancha y están ansiosos por ver una mejor actuación en la próxima temporada. A pesar de los esfuerzos del equipo por reconstruir y mejorar su plantilla, todavía no han logrado competir de manera consistente con los equipos más fuertes de la liga.

La gerencia del equipo está trabajando arduamente para cambiar la situación y devolver a los Knicks a su antigua gloria. Se han realizado cambios en la plantilla y se han contratado nuevos entrenadores con la esperanza de mejorar el desempeño del equipo.

Los seguidores fieles de los Knicks siguen apoyando al equipo en cada partido, a pesar de las dificultades. Están ansiosos por ver un cambio positivo en la posición en la clasificación y poder celebrar victorias significativas una vez más.

En resumen, la posición en la clasificación del equipo de la NBA de Nueva York ha sido desafiante en los últimos tiempos, pero con determinación y trabajo duro, los Knicks esperan volver a ser un contendiente respetado en la liga.

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¿Cuál es la plantilla actual del equipo de baloncesto de New York?

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¿Cuál es la plantilla actual del equipo de baloncesto de New York?

Plantilla actual New York Knicks

La plantilla actual de los New York Knicks ha generado un gran interés entre los aficionados y expertos del baloncesto. Este equipo de la NBA, con sede en Nueva York, ha experimentado una serie de cambios y adiciones en su plantilla que prometen brindar un rendimiento sólido en la próxima temporada.

Liderados por jugadores estrella como Julius Randle, RJ Barrett y Kemba Walker, los Knicks cuentan con una mezcla de talento joven y veteranía. Julius Randle ha demostrado ser un pilar fundamental en la ofensiva del equipo, mientras que Barrett continúa su desarrollo como una prometedora estrella en la liga. La llegada de Walker ha añadido experiencia y liderazgo al equipo, lo que se espera tenga un impacto positivo en la cancha.

Además, la plantilla de los Knicks cuenta con jugadores como Evan Fournier, Derrick Rose y Mitchell Robinson, quienes aportan habilidades clave en diferentes aspectos del juego. Con un equilibrio entre jugadores ofensivos y defensivos, se espera que los Knicks sean un equipo competitivo y desafíen a los mejores de la liga en la próxima temporada.

Con un nuevo entrenador, un grupo talentoso de jugadores y una base de fanáticos apasionados, los New York Knicks tienen todas las herramientas para lograr el éxito en la NBA. Los aficionados esperan con entusiasmo ver cómo esta plantilla se desenvuelve en la cancha y compite en la exigente liga de baloncesto profesional.

Jugadores equipo baloncesto New York

Los jugadores del equipo de baloncesto de Nueva York son conocidos por su habilidad y talento en la cancha. Desde estrellas consolidadas hasta promesas emergentes, el equipo cuenta con una plantilla diversa y emocionante que atrae a fans de todo el mundo.

Uno de los jugadores más destacados del equipo es un veterano experimentado que ha demostrado su valía a lo largo de los años con su habilidad para anotar puntos decisivos y liderar al equipo en momentos cruciales. Su presencia en la cancha es sinónimo de excelencia y su destreza técnica lo convierte en un jugador imprescindible para el equipo.

Además, el equipo de Nueva York también cuenta con jóvenes talentosos que están demostrando su valía en la liga y destacando por su energía y entusiasmo en cada partido. Estos jugadores emergentes están forjando un futuro brillante para el equipo y prometen llevarlo a la gloria en las próximas temporadas.

En resumen, los jugadores del equipo de baloncesto de Nueva York son una combinación única de experiencia y juventud, talento y dedicación que los convierte en un equipo formidable en la NBA. Los fans continúan apoyando a sus ídolos en cada partido, emocionados por lo que el futuro les depara a estos jugadores excepcionales.

Roster actual New York Knicks

El roster actual de los New York Knicks está compuesto por una mezcla de jugadores jóvenes prometedores y veteranos con experiencia en la NBA. Encabezando el equipo se encuentra Julius Randle, un potente ala-pívot que fue seleccionado para el All-Star Game en la temporada pasada. Randle es un líder en la cancha y aporta una gran cantidad de puntos y rebotes en cada partido.

Además, RJ Barrett, una joven estrella en ascenso, ha mostrado un gran progreso en su segundo año en la liga. Barrett es un escolta versátil que puede anotar desde diferentes posiciones en la cancha y es una pieza clave en la ofensiva de los Knicks.

En la posición de base, tenemos a Kemba Walker, un veterano reconocido por su habilidad para anotar y distribuir el balón. Walker aporta experiencia y liderazgo al equipo, lo que resulta fundamental para el desarrollo de los jugadores más jóvenes.

Otros jugadores destacados en el roster de los Knicks incluyen a Mitchell Robinson, un intimidante pívot defensivo, y Evan Fournier, un escolta con gran capacidad anotadora desde el perímetro.

En resumen, el roster actual de los New York Knicks combina juventud, talento y experiencia para competir en la exigente Conferencia Este de la NBA. Los aficionados tienen grandes expectativas para esta temporada y esperan ver al equipo llegar lejos en los playoffs.

Integrantes plantel baloncesto New York

El plantel de baloncesto de New York cuenta con un grupo de talentosos jugadores que han dejado su huella en la historia de la NBA. Entre los integrantes más destacados se encuentra Julius Randle, un ala-pívot versátil y dominante en la cancha. Con su habilidad para anotar puntos y capturar rebotes, Randle se ha convertido en uno de los pilares del equipo.

Otro jugador clave es RJ Barrett, un joven talento con un gran potencial que ha demostrado ser una pieza fundamental en la ofensiva de los Knicks. Su capacidad para crear jugadas y anotar desde diferentes posiciones lo convierten en un jugador imprescindible en la plantilla.

Además, la presencia de Derrick Rose aporta experiencia y liderazgo al equipo. Rose, un base ágil y explosivo, ha sabido adaptarse a diferentes roles dentro del plantel y aportar su talento en momentos clave de los partidos.

Otros jugadores como Kemba Walker, Evan Fournier y Mitchell Robinson complementan la plantilla con su habilidad y determinación en la cancha. Con un equipo equilibrado y talentoso, los New York Knicks aspiran a alcanzar grandes logros en la próxima temporada de la NBA y mantenerse como uno de los equipos más competitivos de la liga.

Lista jugadores New York Knicks

Los New York Knicks es un equipo de baloncesto profesional con sede en la ciudad de Nueva York. A lo largo de su historia, el equipo ha contado con numerosos jugadores destacados que han dejado su huella en la NBA y en la afición neoyorquina. En esta lista de jugadores de los New York Knicks, podemos encontrar a leyendas como Patrick Ewing, uno de los mejores pivotes de todos los tiempos en la NBA. Ewing jugó la mayor parte de su carrera con los Knicks y es recordado por su habilidad en la cancha y su liderazgo en el equipo.

Otro jugador icónico en la historia de los Knicks es Walt "Clyde" Frazier, un base que llevó al equipo a sus dos únicos campeonatos de la NBA en la década de 1970. Frazier era conocido por su estilo elegante tanto dentro como fuera de la cancha, y es considerado uno de los mejores bases de la historia de la liga.

Además de estas leyendas, la lista de jugadores de los New York Knicks también incluye a talentos más recientes como Carmelo Anthony, quien fue uno de los máximos anotadores de la NBA durante su paso por el equipo. Otros jugadores destacados en la historia reciente de los Knicks incluyen a Allan Houston, Amar'e Stoudemire y Kristaps Porzingis.

En resumen, los New York Knicks han tenido a lo largo de los años una lista impresionante de jugadores que han dejado su marca en la historia de la NBA y en el corazón de los aficionados del baloncesto.

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¿Cuál es el récord actual del equipo de baloncesto de Nueva York en la NBA?

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¿Cuál es el récord actual del equipo de baloncesto de Nueva York en la NBA?

Récord actual New York Knicks NBA

El equipo de baloncesto New York Knicks de la NBA ha logrado un récord impresionante en la temporada actual. Con una combinación de talento, determinación y estrategia, los Knicks han demostrado ser un equipo formidable en la cancha. Han superado a sus rivales con jugadas brillantes, defensa sólida y un trabajo en equipo excepcional.

El desempeño estelar de jugadores clave como Julius Randle, RJ Barrett y Derrick Rose ha sido fundamental para el éxito del equipo. Su habilidad para anotar, asistir y defender ha sido crucial en los momentos decisivos de los partidos. Además, el liderazgo del entrenador Tom Thibodeau ha sido fundamental para mantener al equipo enfocado y motivado en cada encuentro.

Los fanáticos de los Knicks están entusiasmados con el rendimiento del equipo en esta temporada. El Madison Square Garden ha sido testigo de victorias emocionantes y momentos memorables que quedarán grabados en la historia del baloncesto. La pasión y el apoyo de la afición han sido un factor clave en el éxito de los Knicks en la cancha.

Con el récord actual que han conseguido, los New York Knicks se perfilan como serios contendientes en los playoffs de la NBA. Su habilidad para competir contra los mejores equipos de la liga los convierte en un rival a tener en cuenta. Los aficionados esperan con entusiasmo ver hasta dónde llegará el equipo en esta temporada y confían en que los Knicks seguirán cosechando éxitos en el futuro cercano.

Estadísticas victorias equipo de baloncesto Nueva York NBA

El equipo de baloncesto de Nueva York en la NBA ha tenido un historial lleno de altibajos a lo largo de los años. Las estadísticas de victorias del equipo son un reflejo de su desempeño en la cancha y del apoyo de sus seguidores.

A lo largo de su historia, el equipo neoyorquino ha logrado importantes victorias que han dejado huella en la liga. Con jugadores icónicos como Patrick Ewing, Walt Frazier y Carmelo Anthony, el equipo ha sido un contendiente digno en la competencia.

Sin embargo, en temporadas recientes, el equipo ha enfrentado desafíos que han afectado su desempeño en la cancha. A pesar de esto, los aficionados continúan apoyando al equipo de Nueva York con pasión y lealtad.

Las estadísticas de victorias del equipo de baloncesto de Nueva York en la NBA son un testimonio de su legado en la liga. A pesar de altibajos y temporadas difíciles, el equipo sigue siendo un símbolo de orgullo para la ciudad y sus seguidores.

En resumen, las estadísticas de victorias del equipo de baloncesto de Nueva York en la NBA cuentan una historia de triunfos, desafíos y perseverancia. Los aficionados siguen apoyando al equipo con la esperanza de verlo regresar a la cima de la liga y agregar más victorias a su historial glorioso.

Mejor desempeño histórico New York Knicks baloncesto

Los New York Knicks son uno de los equipos más emblemáticos y con más historia en la NBA. A lo largo de los años, han logrado grandes hazañas y han sido testigos de jugadores legendarios que han dejado su huella en la historia del baloncesto.

Uno de los momentos más destacados en la historia de los New York Knicks fue su victoria en las Finales de la NBA en 1970. Bajo el liderazgo de jugadores como Walt Frazier y Willis Reed, el equipo logró conquistar el campeonato, convirtiéndose en uno de los equipos más recordados por los aficionados.

Además, a lo largo de los años, los Knicks han contado con jugadores icónicos como Patrick Ewing, quien se convirtió en una leyenda del equipo y de la liga. Su presencia en la pintura y su habilidad para anotar lo consolidaron como uno de los más grandes jugadores de la historia de la franquicia.

A pesar de altibajos en su rendimiento en temporadas recientes, los New York Knicks siguen siendo uno de los equipos más populares y seguidos en la NBA. Los aficionados continúan apoyando al equipo en cada partido, esperando ver un retorno a la gloria y a un desempeño histórico como el que lograron en el pasado.

Temporada actual New York Knicks logros NBA

El New York Knicks es uno de los equipos más emblemáticos de la NBA, con una larga historia llena de altibajos en la liga. En la temporada actual, los Knicks han logrado sorprender a propios y extraños con un desempeño sólido y consistente en la cancha.

Bajo la dirección del entrenador Tom Thibodeau, los Knicks han logrado posicionarse como un equipo a tener en cuenta en la Conferencia Este. Con jugadores como Julius Randle, RJ Barrett y Derrick Rose, el equipo ha logrado imponer su estilo de juego aguerrido y defensivo, lo que les ha permitido ganar importantes partidos frente a equipos de alto calibre.

Uno de los logros más destacados de los Knicks en esta temporada ha sido su clasificación a los playoffs, algo que no lograban desde hace varios años. Su capacidad para competir de igual a igual frente a equipos favoritos ha demostrado que son un contendiente serio en la lucha por el campeonato de la NBA.

Los fanáticos de los Knicks están emocionados con el desempeño de su equipo en esta temporada, y confían en que puedan seguir cosechando éxitos en el futuro. Con un equipo joven y talentoso, los Knicks están sentando las bases para un futuro prometedor en la NBA.

Datos récord equipo de baloncesto Nueva York en la NBA

El equipo de baloncesto de Nueva York ha estado en boca de todos recientemente debido a sus impresionantes logros en la NBA. Los aficionados están entusiasmados con los datos récord que el equipo ha estado acumulando en esta temporada, demostrando su destreza en la cancha.

Los jugadores clave del equipo han demostrado un rendimiento excepcional, llevando al equipo a la cima de la clasificación. Con victorias consecutivas y un juego sólido, el equipo de Nueva York se ha convertido en uno de los favoritos para llegar lejos en los playoffs.

El entrenador ha desempeñado un papel fundamental en la motivación y formación de los jugadores, lo que ha contribuido en gran medida al éxito del equipo. La química en la cancha es evidente, y los seguidores del baloncesto están emocionados de ver qué más puede lograr este equipo en la temporada actual.

Los récords individuales de los jugadores también son impresionantes, con destacadas actuaciones en cada partido. Los aficionados se han volcado en apoyo al equipo, creando un ambiente increíble en cada encuentro.

En resumen, el equipo de baloncesto de Nueva York está dejando huella en la NBA con sus datos récord y su desempeño excepcional en la cancha. Los seguidores están ansiosos por ver hasta dónde llegará este equipo en la temporada actual y están disfrutando cada momento de este emocionante viaje deportivo.