BLOOD IN THE GARDEN: THE BRUTAL STORY OF THE 1990s NEW YORK KNICKS, CHRIS HERRING

The definitive story of how Pat Riley, Patrick Ewing, John Starks, Charles Oakley and Anthony Mason resurrected the iconic franchise with tremendously physical play and unmatched courage and determination.
For nearly a generation, the New York Knicks have been a joke. Since 2001, the franchise has spent more money, lost more games, and won fewer playoff series than any other NBA team. But during the previous era, the Big Apple was madly in love with a Knicks team that earned respect not just for winning, but for the sheer brute force they employed.
The Knicks were always looking for a fight, often egged on by their coach, Pat Riley. They fought opposing players. They fought each other. Hell, they even fought their coaches!
The NBA didn't take kindly to their fighting spirit. Within two years, league officials pulled strings to modify several rules to prevent New York from turning basketball into bloody wrestling matches. However, as the 1990s progressed, the team won the hearts of millions of fans.
In "Blood in the Garden," Chris Herring delves into the origin, evolution, and downfall of the iconic franchise, taking us into the locker room, boardroom, and on the court to reveal the pivotal moments that propelled the team to great heights and those that threatened to bring it all down. "Blood in the Garden" is an addictive portrait, filled with previously untold details, of an unforgettable era and team.

• Binding: Paperback
• Pages: 376
• Size: 220x150x24 mm.