The Celtics and Knicks are two of the NBA’s proudest franchises. They both have great history but at this point they are going in opposite directions. Before their game on Thursday night, Knicks guard Quentin Richardson had some comments about the Celtics and the big 3 there.

It’s not that big a deal to us… it’s like the media makes more of the big three and all of them. We’re no in awe of them. They ain’t won no championships.

Last I heard Q-Rich, you don’t have any rings either. Kevin Garnett stated that his comments were extra motivation for the team and it certainly showed. The Celtics were all over the Knicks winning 104-59 marking one of the worst losses you will ever see. Oh, The Humanity! At one point the Celtics were up by 52 points.

It’s been said before but I will have to say it again. The Knicks are a joke and honestly I don’t what it will take to get them back on track. Before the year started, people considered them a potential playoff team but obviously unless they make a big turnaround that isn’t going to happen. On Well, maybe they can trade Marbury and get rid of Isiah and they also should get a new owner. James Dolan is an idiot.

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