5 thoughts on “Historical Fiction Assignment: “A Season in the Record Books””
I found Dil’s story to be very unique and very inviting for the reader. There is so much excitement and tension happening from the game and from the plot that Dil created with Willis gone missing. I really enjoyed the concrete details and descriptions Dil includes for scenes on the court, in the locker room, and within the audience as well. It was if I was teleported to Madison Square Garden myself witnessing the game with my own eyes as well as being in the locker room when Reed is talking to Fraizer. From the small but crucial inclusion of the actions of Fraizer such as lacing up his lucky Nike shows and pulling up his socks, it clearly shows Dil’s passion for basketball as a fan and being able to incorporate such details. As I was reading the story, and I’m sure for anyone else reading, there was a growing sense of tension and a holding your breath kind of moment until you reach the ending of the story.
Adding on, this story really highlighted the stress of being a New Yorker during this match, for both the audience and the Knicks. Everything was on the line with this one match for it was the finals and the pressure and suspense was definitely highlighted throughout the story. If you were a fan, your favorite team was either going to win it for New York or lose it all. If you were a player, everyone was depending on you to bring home the gold and if you didn’t, then you have failed your fans, you have failed your teammates, and most importantly you have failed New York City.
I think Dil’s story is fascinating and effective in capturing how big that win was for the Knicks organization and for New York City because it switches at a very critical point from a broad general outside perspective of the Knicks’ best season yet to a very intimate and internal look at what those last moments before the game in the locker room could have been like for the injured captain Reed who’s absence cost the team their last game. In this way Dil’s story explains that the players knew that this game meant as much to them as it did to the city. I don’t think Madison Square Garden would have it’s huge reputation in Basketball if it wasn’t for this historic win.
Dilpreet’s historical fiction story really was an exciting read that captured my interests. He really related the story well with the seminar theme of “what makes New York City unique?” There is truly no other city like New York that has such a big basketball fan base. The audience in Dilpreet’s short story was described as the “6th man” showing their effects on the game. I remember just this past month when I went to the Knicks game and first hand experienced the effects of the audience. Knick’s fans are truly passionate and uphold the true values on what makes New Yorkers essentially New Yorkers.
Dilpreet did a really great job setting up the climate prior to the game actually starting. I was tense and excited, being a Knicks fan myself, to see the outcome of the results. I was immediately hooked into the story when I found out the story surrounded around the Knicks and one of my all time favorite Knick, Waly Clyde Frazier. Particularly, the dialogue between Reed and Frazier showed both the leadership of each men. The story truly reminded me what it means to be a Knicks fan. Everyday, during my commute, I travel past Madison Square Garden and see Knicks signs everywhere. The Knicks have truly been a representation of New York City, as displayed in Dilpreet’s short story.
I found Dil’s story to be very unique and very inviting for the reader. There is so much excitement and tension happening from the game and from the plot that Dil created with Willis gone missing. I really enjoyed the concrete details and descriptions Dil includes for scenes on the court, in the locker room, and within the audience as well. It was if I was teleported to Madison Square Garden myself witnessing the game with my own eyes as well as being in the locker room when Reed is talking to Fraizer. From the small but crucial inclusion of the actions of Fraizer such as lacing up his lucky Nike shows and pulling up his socks, it clearly shows Dil’s passion for basketball as a fan and being able to incorporate such details. As I was reading the story, and I’m sure for anyone else reading, there was a growing sense of tension and a holding your breath kind of moment until you reach the ending of the story.
Adding on, this story really highlighted the stress of being a New Yorker during this match, for both the audience and the Knicks. Everything was on the line with this one match for it was the finals and the pressure and suspense was definitely highlighted throughout the story. If you were a fan, your favorite team was either going to win it for New York or lose it all. If you were a player, everyone was depending on you to bring home the gold and if you didn’t, then you have failed your fans, you have failed your teammates, and most importantly you have failed New York City.
I think Dil’s story is fascinating and effective in capturing how big that win was for the Knicks organization and for New York City because it switches at a very critical point from a broad general outside perspective of the Knicks’ best season yet to a very intimate and internal look at what those last moments before the game in the locker room could have been like for the injured captain Reed who’s absence cost the team their last game. In this way Dil’s story explains that the players knew that this game meant as much to them as it did to the city. I don’t think Madison Square Garden would have it’s huge reputation in Basketball if it wasn’t for this historic win.
Dilpreet’s historical fiction story really was an exciting read that captured my interests. He really related the story well with the seminar theme of “what makes New York City unique?” There is truly no other city like New York that has such a big basketball fan base. The audience in Dilpreet’s short story was described as the “6th man” showing their effects on the game. I remember just this past month when I went to the Knicks game and first hand experienced the effects of the audience. Knick’s fans are truly passionate and uphold the true values on what makes New Yorkers essentially New Yorkers.
Dilpreet did a really great job setting up the climate prior to the game actually starting. I was tense and excited, being a Knicks fan myself, to see the outcome of the results. I was immediately hooked into the story when I found out the story surrounded around the Knicks and one of my all time favorite Knick, Waly Clyde Frazier. Particularly, the dialogue between Reed and Frazier showed both the leadership of each men. The story truly reminded me what it means to be a Knicks fan. Everyday, during my commute, I travel past Madison Square Garden and see Knicks signs everywhere. The Knicks have truly been a representation of New York City, as displayed in Dilpreet’s short story.