Bye Baron
Posted by briesen on May 8th, 2012
Against all odds Baron Davis left MSG to a standing ovation. It’s no coincidence that following the injury the Knicks won their first and probably only game of the series. Not only that, but Baron’s replacement Mike Bibby hit a clutch three with about a minute to go. Davis’s playing time was based more on desperation then ability. Mario Chalmers has destroyed Davis in the series averaging 12.3 points and 4.8 assists to Baron’s 7.8 points and 3.3 assists (and 3.3 turnovers). Every player on the Knicks roster not named Carmelo Anthony or Iman Shumpert (who’s lost for this series and probably part of next year) is a liability on either offense or defense. Baron found a way to be a liability on both.
Despite how much I despise Baron as a player it was hard not to feel bad watching his knee (or patella, whatever) dislocate. You know it’s bad when players on the court can’t even look at it. This will probably end the career of one of the most overrated players of the last decade (the guy made only two all star teams and advanced past the second round just twice). I guess that’s what happens when an old overweight man tries to play in the NBA. Now Baron can sit on his couch and gain weight this offseason. Only this time no one will care.
May 8th, 2012 at 12:24 pm
Coming straight at you from Burnmill, Jersey New, its the one and only briesen! On a serious note, I must say for a first post, it was really well done. Briesen was able to write it like he was talking to you, but at the same time maintained a professional style. I also enjoyed the humor throughout the article, and look forward to becoming a regular reader. Thank you based god!
May 9th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
When are we going to see an article about your favorite sport: soccer?