Knicks/Liberty

Note: The following are just a few things the Knicks and Liberty have had in common over the years.

Originally posted on January 19, 2005.

Props to Queenie for the words of wisdom, as usual:

Seriously, this Knick bench reminds me a little of the Liberty. Look at Jerome Williams. Squint. Doesn't he start to look like D-Train? Ariza is what Sista Christon can become. And the coach is STILL clueless about all of the above.

Yeah, I noticed. The Knicks and Liberty have always resembled each other. Some years more than others. Now if only D-Train could get Jerome Williams minutes. Or if Ariza could shoot like Christon. And I've got a feeling neither coach will see 2006 at The World's Most Famous.

Exhibit A: 1999

Both teams had rollercoaster seasons, with the Liberty starting 7-9 and the Knicks being the 8th seed in the playoffs.

Both teams had a version of "The Shot" in the playoffs. Allan Houston's front rim, lucky bounce and Teresa Weatherspoon's half court prayer.

Both teams lost to a team from Texas in the Finals. The Knicks - San Antonio, the Liberty - Houston.

Exhibit B: Latrell Sprewell

If Teresa Weatherspoon and John Starks had a love child, it would be Spree.

Exhibit C: Sweaty Mummified Centers

Tari Phillips and Patrick Ewing both wrapped themselves from head to toe and left puddles of sweat on the court. Poor ball kids.

Exhibit D: ... General Managers

Layden and Blaze. Need I say more?

The comparisons between the Knicks and Liberty are endless.

Past and present.

Good and bad.

We could play this game all day.