The Knicks of the Nineties - by Paul Knepper (Paperback)

The Knicks of the 1990s were a team like no other, with an eclectic group of players who took divergent paths to New York but forged an identity as a rugged, relentless squad.

Led by superstar center Patrick Ewing and captivating coaches Pat Riley and Jeff Van Gundy, they played David to the Chicago Bulls' Goliath, despite not winning a championship.

This book rediscovers the brilliance of the Knicks, Ewing, and their colorful supporting cast in the glory days of Madison Square Garden.

Drawing on original interviews with players, coaches, and others, Knepper delivers a compelling tale that will earn a number worthy of an NBA Finals appearance.

Fans who pine for the last time their team entertained title hopes or when the game had more of an overall black-and-blue sheen will enjoy this book, which takes them back to those days with never-been-told-before nuggets unearthed along the way.

With over 100 interviews and extensive research, Knepper's work is evident in the sheer number of interviews he conducted and the detailed reporting and graceful writing about the players and coaches who brought victory and excitement back to Madison Square Garden.

This book will have you humming the tune of the wonderfully corny Knicks rap 'Go New York Go' from start to finish, reliving the last great era of Knicks basketball in all its bruising, hard-nosed glory.