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Dick McGuire was the epitome of what it means to be a Knickerbocker: pride, tradition and class ... It was an honor to watch him play for our hometown team and I consider myself very lucky to say I worked alongside a man who shaped the National Basketball Association for parts of all eight decades of its existence.
He was a great ballplayer and coach and a better human being. All of basketball is going to miss him.
As one of its first superstars, Dick was instrumental to the early success of the NBA ... Whether as player, coach, scout or consultant, Dick loyally served the New York Knicks organization.
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From Commack, seating for Super Bowl 44
...designs and manufactures about nine types of seats, including the luxury seats in VIP suites at stadiums.For the National Basketball Association 's All-Star Game in Dallas on Sunday, Seating Solutions has provided 11,000 seats, all between existing seating... |more
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Knicks Hall of Famer Dick McGuire diesr
...him play for our hometown team and I consider myself very lucky to say I worked alongside a man who shaped the National Basketball Association for parts of all eight decades of its existence."He is survived by his wife Teri, four grown children, Richard Jr.,... |more
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This day in NY sports history
...DAY IN NY SPORTS HISTORYThursday, Feb. 2, 1967ABA formed; Americans/ Nets are bornThe American Basketball Association was formed with an official announcement at the Hotel Carlyle in Manhattan . The league introduced a red, white and blue ball, the three-point... |more
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Kidsday interviews Knicks' Al Harrington
...shoot some baskets. We get ready to play that night. Then go to a great dinner afterwards. Â Youâre not only a fantastic basketball player, but youâre also a kind person. You gave several kids the opportunity to have a holiday that theyâll never forget by... |more
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Knicks lineup battered, bruised and thin
...- As snow fell on the nation's capital Saturday, the Verizon Center hosted a pair of basketball games: Duke-Georgetown in the afternoon before a sellout crowd and Knicks-Wizards at night before a less than half-filled arena.It's not hard to imagine which contest... |more
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National Basketball Association makes aggressive move against counterfeiters
...activities get under way for the National Basketball Association’s All-Star game this weekend in Dallas, the league’s licensing arm has quietly launched a legal assault on those allegedly involved in selling counterfeit NBA merchandise. In a lawsuit filed... |more
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Dick McGuire passes away
...to watch him play for our hometown team and I consider myself very lucky to say I worked alongside a man who shaped the National Basketball Association for parts of all eight decades of its existence.” The Bronx-native, born on Jan. 26, 1926, represented the... |more
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Basketball: NBA star Gilbert Arenas apologise for gun outrage
... Source: ReutersWashington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas, currently serving an indefinite suspension from the NBA, is trailed by reporters as he arrives to face felony gun charges Gilbert Arenas issued a public apology on Tuesday as he prepares to start reb... |more
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NBA Top 5: The best over/under trends in 2010
You weren't the only one making resolutions on New Year's Eve. It seems some teams in the NBA have also committed to improving their style in 2010. Some teams' resolutions may have been to play at a quicker pace, while others appear to have focused on |more
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Alicia Keys, Shakira and Usher to perform at the 2010 NBA All-Star Game
...All-Star Game is expected to draw more than 80,000 people, which is being touted as "the largest group ever to witness a live basketball game." The game will be televised on TNT. Screen names can only consist of letters and numbers. Your screen name will... |more
