Good morning, Sports fans! It’s your pal Davey Mac here and we’ve got a busy Sports Report for ya! Things are heating up in the NBA! Hockey is at full speed! Baseball Spring Training! And more! But first!
Oh, Kenny Golladay…we Giants fans hardly knew ye.
BEREA, OH – AUGUST 19: Kenny Golladay #19 of the New York Giants warms up during a joint practice with the Cleveland Browns on August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
The embattled and injury-prone wide receiver was given a staggering $72 million for four years by FORMER Giants General Manager Dave Gettleman. Why? No one knows. No one knew at the time why Golladay received such a deal…and no one knows why the Giants wanted to give him this kind of money when they needed to build from the ground up.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 11: Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans and cornerback Roger McCreary #21 of the Tennessee Titans tackle wide receiver Kenny Golladay #19 of the New York Giants dat Nissan Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
Golladay simply became one of the biggest busts in New York Sports history. Put him up there with the Yankees’ signing of an angry and not-New-York-friendly Randy Johnson, the Mets over-paying an over-the-hill Bobby Bonilla, the Knicks putting Phil Jackson in charge of the team (when he didn’t want the responsibility), and the Jets drafting of Blair Thomas. Make no mistake about it…Golladay is up there with the most notorious deals we’ve seen.
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 12: Kenny Golladay #19 of the New York Giants during warm up before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
At the end of the day…this is one of the biggest examples why Giants fans (and ultimately the Giants organization) lost all faith in Dave Gettleman making football decisions. He was never the right man for the general manager’s job. Which is why Joe Schoen is the GM these days. And thank goodness for that. I’m Davey Mac…that’s my Sports Two Cents!
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 24: Kenny Golladay #19 of the New York Giants warms up against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Nets Lose To Milwaukee
Let’s start with basketball…where the Nets lost to the Bucks last night….118 to 104. Bucks megastar Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points, 15 rebounds, and 4 assists in the game. The Nets drop to 34 and 27 and are in sixth place in the Eastern Conference. Brooklyn has lost three in a row.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 28: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks against Dorian Finney-Smith #28 of the Brooklyn Nets during their game at Barclays Center on February 28, 2023 in New York City. User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
NBA Tonight: 76'ers Vs. Heat
The Knicks and 76’ers were inactive. Tonight the Sixers take on the Heat in Miami. At 39 and 21, Philly is third in the East.
TORONTO, ON – APRIL 20: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers waves after defeating the Toronto Raptors in Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round at Scotiabank Arena on April 20, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
Knicks Vs. Nets
And the Knicks take on the Nets in Madison Square Garden this evening. The Knicks have won six games in a row…are 9 and 2 in their last eleven games…and…at 36 and 27 are 5th in the East! Big game!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 04: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks reacts during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden on October 04, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NHL Tonight: Devils Vs. Avs
The Devils, Rangers, and Flyers were all off yesterday but all three teams are in action tonight. The Devils face the Avalanche in Colorado. The Devils have won eight of their last ten games.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 16: Egor Sharangovich #17 of the New Jersey Devils is congratulated by teammates Dmitry Kulikov #70, Jack Hughes #86 and Jesper Boqvist #90 after he scored the game winning goal in overtime against the Boston Bruins at Prudential Center on January 16, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the game is played without fans. The New Jersey Devils defeated the Boston Bruins 2-1. This was the first career NHL goal for Egor Sharangovich of the Devils. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Rangers Vs. Flyers
Meanwhile, the Rangers play the Flyers in Philadelphia.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 03: Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers celebrates with teammates after scoring a third period goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on June 03, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Baseball Spring Training: Yanks Crushed By Rays
The Yankees were shut out by the Rays…12 to nothing. The Yanks are 3 and 2 in the Spring thus far.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 28: Sean Boyle #79 of the New York Yankees walks off the field after the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in a Grapefruit League Spring Training game at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on February 28, 2023 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Mets Lose To 'Stros
The Mets lost to the Astros…8 to 4. The Mets are now 2 and 3.
PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 23: Manager Buck Showalter #11 of the New York Mets poses for a portrait at Clover Park on February 23, 2023 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Phils Defeat Toronto
The Phillies beat the Blue Jays…7 to 2. The Phils are now 4 and 1.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 22: The Philadelphia Phillies logo is seen behind home plate during batting practice prior to game four of the National League Championship Series against the San Diego Padres at Citizens Bank Park on October 22, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Jets Meeting With Carr Again
The New York Jets are meeting with free agent quarterback Derek Carr for a second time. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the NFL scouting combine in Indy. If the Jets can’t get Aaron Rodgers…it looks like Carr will be a very big target for Gang Green to acquire.
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 24: Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up prior to the start of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gaelen Morse/Getty Images)
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