Knicks X-Factor

2 weeks ago | knicksxfactor.com | Collin Loring

With an NBA Finals series well underway, most of the league’s eyes (and ears) are set on the lone head coaching vacancy in the association. Tom Thibodeau was let go by the New York Knicks after leading the team to its first Eastern Conference Finals berth in 25 years. That much is a story in and of itself. But what happens next is shaping up to be an even bigger one.

3 weeks ago | knicksxfactor.com | Collin Loring

The offseason is already well underway for New York Knicks fans. After relieving Tom Thibodeau of his head coaching duties, all eyes are on Big Apple basketball. Yes, even with an NBA Finals series well underway. And by the looks of it, the headlines will be bleeding blue and orange for the foreseeable future. According to Milwaukee insider Gery Woelfel, the Knicks are “preparing to make a tsunami-type offer” to land Bucks’ franchise face Giannis Antetokounmpo.

3 weeks ago | knicksxfactor.com | Robby Sabo

Estimated reading time: 22 minutesCould it be self-harm making it impossible for New York Knicks fans to have nice things? Nah. As disappointing and obnoxious as the incessant bitching about Tom Thibodeau‘s coaching has been, it’s tough to ever blame the fans. Granted, Knicks ownership has been known to react to fan chatter in the past, perhaps spontaneously, but the fans can and could never be held to that level of account.

3 weeks ago | knicksxfactor.com | Collin Loring

Only 72 hours after their season ended, the New York Knicks are predictably dominating the headlines. Following the team’s first Eastern Conference Finals berth in 25 years, head coach Tom Thibodeau was relieved of his duties and sent packing. There will be plenty of time to discuss Thibodeau and his lasting impact on the franchise later. For now, all eyes are on his replacement. Or, who his replacement could be, rather, as the process has barely even begun.

4 weeks ago | knicksxfactor.com | Robby Sabo

Oftentimes, when playing this particular game we know as basketball, sheer will dominates everything else. If Kobe Bryant were still with us, he’d most likely find my location and drive all night to pop me in the face for what I’m about to say: Michael Jordan wasn’t the most talented player in basketball history. He just wanted it that much more than everybody else. ECF Game 6: Matchup LeBron James, for instance, is more talented than Jordan.