SU has tuned into the Knicks the last two nights and lo and behold, there is team basketball being played at MSG.  This has been a long time coming to long suffering Knick fans.  It’s actually liberating watching them play – that is the best word to describe this.  As you know, SU was no fan of Carmelo.  Look, he was brought into to score and that’s what he did at the expense of his teammates and the team’s record.  But all of a sudden, Porzingis is now the center of attention and he is worth the time to check him out.  He is the complete player and has scored over 30 points in 5 of their first 6 games.

The problem, of course, will be that teams will figure out that the Knicks have limited scoring options other than KP.  SU Michigan alum, Tim Hardaway Jr., is a lot of fun to watch and went off on the Cleveland the other night.  However, beyond them, the scoring will need to be a night to night challenge.  But until teams adjust, you need to watch – inspiring play as a new era begins.

Note to management: the Knicks stunted Porzingis’s growth by pairing him with Melo for the past 2 years.  Sure, he needed to get bigger and stronger and Melo certainly attracts the attention of the defense but if he was still here, KP would not be putting up these numbers.  And if you watch, the refs give him zero respect.  Zero.  He is hacked and whacked as Clyde would say all the time and gets no calls.  Anyway, at least for now, definitely worth a look as they are fun to watch.

MLB needs to start World Series games on the weekend at 4 or 5 pm.  There have been some terrific games but they are long and end well past midnight.  It’s really too bad.

SU hopes you appreciate how well Joe Girardi managed the Yankee bullpen and its relievers over the years.  When you watch the Astro and Dodger managers do their thing, it brings back memories of Tanyon Sturtz and Scott Proctor who were abused by Joe Torre and had their careers cut short.  If they were managing in NY, there would be calls to fire them as they have really bungled the late innings with the relievers.

There are no obvious managerial candidates for the Yankees which leads SU to believe it will be someone internal from the minor league system.  Apparently Cashman has given permission for any team to contact their coaches.  Even Girardi has nowhere to go now as the Phillies and Nationals filled their slots but hey, you never know who gets the ax once the World Series ends.