Zach Blatter

Nov 29, 2024 | thestrick.land | Zach Blatter

The first, and most likely, is a sponsorship conflict. The Knicks have a massive and longstanding deal with Delta, a direct competitor of Emirates Airways, the Cup’s biggest sponsor. That deal likely precludes the Knicks from publicly mentioning Emirates; I doubt Delta would be thrilled with them inadvertently parading a rival across their digital media.

Mar 14, 2024 | thestrick.land | Zach Blatter

2) Like: The Dallas Mavericks’ gameday graphicsNo two Dallas Mavericks gameday graphics look the same. As part of their Posterized commemorative series, each Mavericks gameday graphic is crafted by a local artist in the Dallas-Fort Worth area (DFW), providing a unique flair for every game on the calendar. These graphics are later sold as physical prints, with all proceeds going to The Mavs Foundation.

Feb 22, 2024 | thestrick.land | Zach Blatter

NBA All-Star Weekend is behind us and it’s officially back to the hardwood for a slate of 12 games this evening. Still, what we witnessed in Indianapolis is hard to ignore. The experience brought friend of the site Vivek Dadhania out of his 18-month writer’s block to rant about the weekend with Zach Blatter. Vivek: Perhaps I clamor for nostalgia. I still have vivid memories of when Vince Carter temporarily revitalized the Slam Dunk Contest after a two-year hiatus.

Jan 20, 2024 | thestrick.land | Zach Blatter

Earlier this week I recapped the most recent Knicks/Grizzlies game. That got me thinking about the bigger picture for two franchises who mirror each other’s recent timelines, milestones and draft positions, despite a strong divergence in philosophy and execution. This article delves into the intricacies of their journeys and what it reveals about their strategic foresight – or lack thereof.

Jan 14, 2024 | thestrick.land | Zach Blatter

Last night, a motley crew of Knicks beat an even motlier crew of Grizzlies. I signed up to write this recap in late December, shortly after I last dipped the pen to discuss the Knicks, the Milwaukee Bucks and our old friend RJ Barrett. I handpicked Knicks/Grizzlies to be my next recap for a multitude of reasons, the strongest being a fresh installment of RJ vs. Ja Morant: a battle of top-three picks from the 2019 NBA Draft.