Track: I’m here with Marcus Byrd in his Jersey apartment after his return from a pre-season Knicks game versus the Washington Wizards. He lives all things basketball and his insight on the topic rivals many of the best analysts on the sport. Being in Madison Square Garden again is one of the highlights of his evening.
ACT: MARCUS: The Knicks had a rough night tonight. They didn’t shoot too well from the field and gave up too many three pointers on defense but it’s only pre-season. Overall, it’s pre- season basketball, they’re getting out the kinks…they’re a little rusty, but.
Track: Although he is disappointed in the Knicks’ performance tonight, he enjoyed seeing players get acclimated to their new teammates because of summer trades.
ACT: MARCUS: Jordan Poole recently came from Golden State in the trade for Chris Paul. He had himself a night, with 41 points, 10 of 19 shooting in only 27 minutes so he was on fire tonight. He lit the Garden on fire, as usual when players come into the Garden. Nobody on the Knicks really had much to offer in comparison. Randle had about 20 points, Barrett about 19, but they couldn’t get key timely stops that you ultimately need to win a game. The Wizards had themselves a good night.
Track: He has faith the Knicks will improve but there are a couple star players that have his attention this upcoming season.
ACT: MARCUS: There are numerous guys in the NBA to see. You know Kevin Durant is there, you have Dame Lillard going to Milwaukee and that’s’ going to be an exciting game on Christmas Day, mind you. That should be a good one also. For me, my guy would be Lebron James in February. It’s a Saturday game, you know it’s prime time, 8:30. One of the best atmospheres in the NBA, sports period in my opinion you could fine. You’ve seen Lebron at the Garden before, you know how the atmosphere gets. He’s very exciting, very fun so I look forward to being there in February and witnessing that spectacle.
Track: The Knicks could be finals contenders again this season, but they need to work on improving as a team from now in pre-season matchups. For Baruch College, I’m Michelle Dyal.
