Tommy Beer
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Author/Founder of the "Knicks Centric" Substack.
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What Can Brown Do For You?
A deep dive into what we can expect from the Knicks' offense (and which players will benefit most ) under Mike Brown…
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What Can Brown Do For You?
A deep dive into what we can expect from New York's offense under Mike Brown…
(I suspect Knicks fans will be pleasantly surprised)
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What Can Brown Do For You?
A deep dive into what we can expect from New York's offense under Mike Brown…
(I suspect Knicks fans will be pleasantly surprised)
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Knicks Rip the Raps for 4th Straight Win
NY has won 10 of their first 11 home game for just the second time since 1997...
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Knicks Rip the Raps for 4th Straight Win
NY has won 10 of their first 11 home game for just the second time since 1997...
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Knicks Rip the Raps for 4th Straight Win
"[Josh Hart] is a special player, but he’s also a great human being to be around.” - Mike Brown
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December 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Knicks Rip the Raps for 4th Straight Win
NY has won 10 of their first 11 home game for just the second time since 1997...
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Knicks Rip the Raps for 4th Straight Win
NY has won 10 of their first 11 home game for just the second time since 1997...
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🏀Highest plus/minus in the NBA over each player's last four games (since Hart entered NY’s starting lineup)
1. Josh Hart: +76
2. Mikal Bridges: +62
3. Zach Edey: +62
4. Jalen Brunson: +60
5. Reed Sheppard: +59
1. Josh Hart: +76
2. Mikal Bridges: +62
3. Zach Edey: +62
4. Jalen Brunson: +60
5. Reed Sheppard: +59
December 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
🏀Highest plus/minus in the NBA over each player's last four games (since Hart entered NY’s starting lineup)
1. Josh Hart: +76
2. Mikal Bridges: +62
3. Zach Edey: +62
4. Jalen Brunson: +60
5. Reed Sheppard: +59
1. Josh Hart: +76
2. Mikal Bridges: +62
3. Zach Edey: +62
4. Jalen Brunson: +60
5. Reed Sheppard: +59
Incredibly, per @basketball-reference.com
Hart joins Nikola Jokic as just the second player in NBA history to tally more than 45 rebounds, more than 25 assists, more than 10 steals, more than five made three-pointers and ten or fewer turnovers across a four-game span.
Hart joins Nikola Jokic as just the second player in NBA history to tally more than 45 rebounds, more than 25 assists, more than 10 steals, more than five made three-pointers and ten or fewer turnovers across a four-game span.
New York is now a perfect 4-0 with Josh Hart in the starting lineup.
During this four-game stretch, he is averaging:
17.0 points,
11.8 rebounds,
7.0 assists,
2.8 steals,
2.3 made 3PTs
+19 plus/minus,
while shooting
over 53 % from the floor and 45% from downtown.
seems good
During this four-game stretch, he is averaging:
17.0 points,
11.8 rebounds,
7.0 assists,
2.8 steals,
2.3 made 3PTs
+19 plus/minus,
while shooting
over 53 % from the floor and 45% from downtown.
seems good
December 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Incredibly, per @basketball-reference.com
Hart joins Nikola Jokic as just the second player in NBA history to tally more than 45 rebounds, more than 25 assists, more than 10 steals, more than five made three-pointers and ten or fewer turnovers across a four-game span.
Hart joins Nikola Jokic as just the second player in NBA history to tally more than 45 rebounds, more than 25 assists, more than 10 steals, more than five made three-pointers and ten or fewer turnovers across a four-game span.
New York is now a perfect 4-0 with Josh Hart in the starting lineup.
During this four-game stretch, he is averaging:
17.0 points,
11.8 rebounds,
7.0 assists,
2.8 steals,
2.3 made 3PTs
+19 plus/minus,
while shooting
over 53 % from the floor and 45% from downtown.
seems good
During this four-game stretch, he is averaging:
17.0 points,
11.8 rebounds,
7.0 assists,
2.8 steals,
2.3 made 3PTs
+19 plus/minus,
while shooting
over 53 % from the floor and 45% from downtown.
seems good
December 1, 2025 at 2:40 PM
New York is now a perfect 4-0 with Josh Hart in the starting lineup.
During this four-game stretch, he is averaging:
17.0 points,
11.8 rebounds,
7.0 assists,
2.8 steals,
2.3 made 3PTs
+19 plus/minus,
while shooting
over 53 % from the floor and 45% from downtown.
seems good
During this four-game stretch, he is averaging:
17.0 points,
11.8 rebounds,
7.0 assists,
2.8 steals,
2.3 made 3PTs
+19 plus/minus,
while shooting
over 53 % from the floor and 45% from downtown.
seems good
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Flash Sale is currently in effect, running through midnight tonight!
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December 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
🚨 Cyber Monday Flash Sale! 🚨
Flash Sale is currently in effect, running through midnight tonight!
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This is just the second time since 1997 that the Knicks have won 10 of their first 11 home games.
Here’s the full list of all 8 times New York has accomplished this feat in its franchise history.
Here’s the full list of all 8 times New York has accomplished this feat in its franchise history.
December 1, 2025 at 2:27 AM
This is just the second time since 1997 that the Knicks have won 10 of their first 11 home games.
Here’s the full list of all 8 times New York has accomplished this feat in its franchise history.
Here’s the full list of all 8 times New York has accomplished this feat in its franchise history.
Knicks improve to 10-1 at MSG
NY one of only two teams in the NBA with 10 wins at home. OKC is the other
NY one of only two teams in the NBA with 10 wins at home. OKC is the other
December 1, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Knicks improve to 10-1 at MSG
NY one of only two teams in the NBA with 10 wins at home. OKC is the other
NY one of only two teams in the NBA with 10 wins at home. OKC is the other
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Heart of the City
Since the day he arrived, Josh Hart has been a perfect fit and an integral part of this team’s success...
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Heart of the City
Since the day he arrived, Josh Hart has been a perfect fit and an integral part of this team’s success...
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November 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
🚨 New Words 🚨
Heart of the City
Since the day he arrived, Josh Hart has been a perfect fit and an integral part of this team’s success...
tommybeer.substack.com/p/heart-of-t...
Heart of the City
Since the day he arrived, Josh Hart has been a perfect fit and an integral part of this team’s success...
tommybeer.substack.com/p/heart-of-t...
🚨 New Words 🚨
Heart of the City
Since the day he arrived, Josh Hart has been a perfect fit and an integral part of this team’s success...
tommybeer.substack.com/p/heart-of-t...
Heart of the City
Since the day he arrived, Josh Hart has been a perfect fit and an integral part of this team’s success...
tommybeer.substack.com/p/heart-of-t...
November 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
🚨 New Words 🚨
Heart of the City
Since the day he arrived, Josh Hart has been a perfect fit and an integral part of this team’s success...
tommybeer.substack.com/p/heart-of-t...
Heart of the City
Since the day he arrived, Josh Hart has been a perfect fit and an integral part of this team’s success...
tommybeer.substack.com/p/heart-of-t...
will be fascinating to see if Brown shifts Hart or Deuce to the bench... can make strong arguments for both guys
Will they start Josh at SG when OG returns?
November 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
will be fascinating to see if Brown shifts Hart or Deuce to the bench... can make strong arguments for both guys
Most games with 35+ points and 5+ assists in Knicks franchise history:
Jalen Brunson: 47
Richie Guerin: 23
Walt Frazier: 17
Stephon Marbury: 13
Bernard King: 11
Patrick Ewing: 11
Carmelo Anthony: 11
Yes, Brunson has more 35/5 games than Clyde, Starbury and Melo combined.
Jalen Brunson: 47
Richie Guerin: 23
Walt Frazier: 17
Stephon Marbury: 13
Bernard King: 11
Patrick Ewing: 11
Carmelo Anthony: 11
Yes, Brunson has more 35/5 games than Clyde, Starbury and Melo combined.
November 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Most games with 35+ points and 5+ assists in Knicks franchise history:
Jalen Brunson: 47
Richie Guerin: 23
Walt Frazier: 17
Stephon Marbury: 13
Bernard King: 11
Patrick Ewing: 11
Carmelo Anthony: 11
Yes, Brunson has more 35/5 games than Clyde, Starbury and Melo combined.
Jalen Brunson: 47
Richie Guerin: 23
Walt Frazier: 17
Stephon Marbury: 13
Bernard King: 11
Patrick Ewing: 11
Carmelo Anthony: 11
Yes, Brunson has more 35/5 games than Clyde, Starbury and Melo combined.
In the seven games the Knicks have played since OG went down,
Josh Hart is averaging:
14.6 points (on 52% shooting),
9.4 rebounds and
6.7 assists
During this stretch, he leads the team in dimes, and is second in rebounds, steals and blocks.
Josh Hart is averaging:
14.6 points (on 52% shooting),
9.4 rebounds and
6.7 assists
During this stretch, he leads the team in dimes, and is second in rebounds, steals and blocks.
November 29, 2025 at 2:18 PM
In the seven games the Knicks have played since OG went down,
Josh Hart is averaging:
14.6 points (on 52% shooting),
9.4 rebounds and
6.7 assists
During this stretch, he leads the team in dimes, and is second in rebounds, steals and blocks.
Josh Hart is averaging:
14.6 points (on 52% shooting),
9.4 rebounds and
6.7 assists
During this stretch, he leads the team in dimes, and is second in rebounds, steals and blocks.
NBA has released the Cup quarterfinals schedule:
The Knicks play the Raptors on Tuesday December 9 at 830pm
If NY beats Toronto, they player the winner of Magic-Heat in Las Vegas Vegas for Semis on Saturday December 13
The Cup Finals are Tuesday December 16
The Knicks play the Raptors on Tuesday December 9 at 830pm
If NY beats Toronto, they player the winner of Magic-Heat in Las Vegas Vegas for Semis on Saturday December 13
The Cup Finals are Tuesday December 16
November 29, 2025 at 1:21 PM
NBA has released the Cup quarterfinals schedule:
The Knicks play the Raptors on Tuesday December 9 at 830pm
If NY beats Toronto, they player the winner of Magic-Heat in Las Vegas Vegas for Semis on Saturday December 13
The Cup Finals are Tuesday December 16
The Knicks play the Raptors on Tuesday December 9 at 830pm
If NY beats Toronto, they player the winner of Magic-Heat in Las Vegas Vegas for Semis on Saturday December 13
The Cup Finals are Tuesday December 16
Three-point percentage in November:
Josh Hart: 44.4%
Norm Powell: 42.9%
Duncan Robinson: 42.6%
Donovan Mitchell: 37.8%
Steph Curry: 37.7%
Michael Porter Jr.: 34.3%
Josh Hart: 44.4%
Norm Powell: 42.9%
Duncan Robinson: 42.6%
Donovan Mitchell: 37.8%
Steph Curry: 37.7%
Michael Porter Jr.: 34.3%
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Knicks Feast on the hapless Hornets
Josh Hart is good again.
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Knicks Feast on the hapless Hornets
Josh Hart is good again.
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Knicks Feast on the Hornets
Bridges has a chance to join Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley as just the third player ever to average 2+ steals and 1+ swats while posting a TS% north of 60%.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Three-point percentage in November:
Josh Hart: 44.4%
Norm Powell: 42.9%
Duncan Robinson: 42.6%
Donovan Mitchell: 37.8%
Steph Curry: 37.7%
Michael Porter Jr.: 34.3%
Josh Hart: 44.4%
Norm Powell: 42.9%
Duncan Robinson: 42.6%
Donovan Mitchell: 37.8%
Steph Curry: 37.7%
Michael Porter Jr.: 34.3%
This month,
Mikal Bridges has:
* more blocks than Jaren Jackson Jr. or Mitch Rob
* more made 3PTs than Desmond Bane or KAT
* more steals than everyone in the NBA
Mikal Bridges has:
* more blocks than Jaren Jackson Jr. or Mitch Rob
* more made 3PTs than Desmond Bane or KAT
* more steals than everyone in the NBA
🚨 New Words 🚨
Knicks Feast on the hapless Hornets
Josh Hart is good again.
tommybeer.substack.com/p/knicks-fea...
Knicks Feast on the hapless Hornets
Josh Hart is good again.
tommybeer.substack.com/p/knicks-fea...
Knicks Feast on the Hornets
Bridges has a chance to join Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley as just the third player ever to average 2+ steals and 1+ swats while posting a TS% north of 60%.
tommybeer.substack.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
This month,
Mikal Bridges has:
* more blocks than Jaren Jackson Jr. or Mitch Rob
* more made 3PTs than Desmond Bane or KAT
* more steals than everyone in the NBA
Mikal Bridges has:
* more blocks than Jaren Jackson Jr. or Mitch Rob
* more made 3PTs than Desmond Bane or KAT
* more steals than everyone in the NBA
Most Stocks (Steals + Blocks) in the NBA over each player's last eight games:
1. Mikal Bridges: 37
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2. Scottie Barnes: 24
3. Derrick White: 21
4. Trey Murphy III: 21
5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 21
1. Mikal Bridges: 37
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2. Scottie Barnes: 24
3. Derrick White: 21
4. Trey Murphy III: 21
5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 21
🚨 New Words 🚨
Knicks Feast on the hapless Hornets
Josh Hart is good again.
tommybeer.substack.com/p/knicks-fea...
Knicks Feast on the hapless Hornets
Josh Hart is good again.
tommybeer.substack.com/p/knicks-fea...
Knicks Feast on the Hornets
Bridges has a chance to join Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley as just the third player ever to average 2+ steals and 1+ swats while posting a TS% north of 60%.
tommybeer.substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Most Stocks (Steals + Blocks) in the NBA over each player's last eight games:
1. Mikal Bridges: 37
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2. Scottie Barnes: 24
3. Derrick White: 21
4. Trey Murphy III: 21
5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 21
1. Mikal Bridges: 37
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2. Scottie Barnes: 24
3. Derrick White: 21
4. Trey Murphy III: 21
5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 21
🚨 New Words 🚨
Knicks Feast on the hapless Hornets
Josh Hart is good again.
tommybeer.substack.com/p/knicks-fea...
Knicks Feast on the hapless Hornets
Josh Hart is good again.
tommybeer.substack.com/p/knicks-fea...
Knicks Feast on the Hornets
Bridges has a chance to join Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley as just the third player ever to average 2+ steals and 1+ swats while posting a TS% north of 60%.
tommybeer.substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:55 PM
🚨 New Words 🚨
Knicks Feast on the hapless Hornets
Josh Hart is good again.
tommybeer.substack.com/p/knicks-fea...
Knicks Feast on the hapless Hornets
Josh Hart is good again.
tommybeer.substack.com/p/knicks-fea...
No player in NBA history has ever finished a season averaging more than two steals, more than two made three-pointers and more than one block.
Mikal Bridges is currently averaging 2.1 steals, 2.2 made 3PTs and 1.2 blocks.
Mikal Bridges is currently averaging 2.1 steals, 2.2 made 3PTs and 1.2 blocks.
November 27, 2025 at 1:09 PM
No player in NBA history has ever finished a season averaging more than two steals, more than two made three-pointers and more than one block.
Mikal Bridges is currently averaging 2.1 steals, 2.2 made 3PTs and 1.2 blocks.
Mikal Bridges is currently averaging 2.1 steals, 2.2 made 3PTs and 1.2 blocks.
Through the 12 games the Knicks have played this month, Josh Hart is averaging:
13.0 points,
7.4 rebounds
5.3 assists
while shooting
54% from the floor
44% from three-point range
80% from the FT line
The only player to match or exceed Hart in each of those categories in November is Nikola Jokic.
13.0 points,
7.4 rebounds
5.3 assists
while shooting
54% from the floor
44% from three-point range
80% from the FT line
The only player to match or exceed Hart in each of those categories in November is Nikola Jokic.
November 27, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Through the 12 games the Knicks have played this month, Josh Hart is averaging:
13.0 points,
7.4 rebounds
5.3 assists
while shooting
54% from the floor
44% from three-point range
80% from the FT line
The only player to match or exceed Hart in each of those categories in November is Nikola Jokic.
13.0 points,
7.4 rebounds
5.3 assists
while shooting
54% from the floor
44% from three-point range
80% from the FT line
The only player to match or exceed Hart in each of those categories in November is Nikola Jokic.
Brilliant sequence from Mikal Bridges.
Sprints out from the paint to close out and deny a 3PT attempt.
Then blocks the shot in the paint and tips the ball to JB.
Then sprints down the floor for the layup (great feed from TK)
Sprints out from the paint to close out and deny a 3PT attempt.
Then blocks the shot in the paint and tips the ball to JB.
Then sprints down the floor for the layup (great feed from TK)
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Brilliant sequence from Mikal Bridges.
Sprints out from the paint to close out and deny a 3PT attempt.
Then blocks the shot in the paint and tips the ball to JB.
Then sprints down the floor for the layup (great feed from TK)
Sprints out from the paint to close out and deny a 3PT attempt.
Then blocks the shot in the paint and tips the ball to JB.
Then sprints down the floor for the layup (great feed from TK)
Certainly qualifies as good news.
Seems Shamet suffered a shoulder subluxation (where the humerus only partially slips out of the socket and slides back in) rather than a dislocation (a complete separation where the humerus is entirely out of the socket).
Seems Shamet suffered a shoulder subluxation (where the humerus only partially slips out of the socket and slides back in) rather than a dislocation (a complete separation where the humerus is entirely out of the socket).
New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet will be re-evaluated in four weeks with a right shoulder sprain, sources tell ESPN. Shamet has been one of the league's top shooters -- 42.4% from 3 -- and had emerged as a starter before sustaining the shoulder injury.
November 26, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Certainly qualifies as good news.
Seems Shamet suffered a shoulder subluxation (where the humerus only partially slips out of the socket and slides back in) rather than a dislocation (a complete separation where the humerus is entirely out of the socket).
Seems Shamet suffered a shoulder subluxation (where the humerus only partially slips out of the socket and slides back in) rather than a dislocation (a complete separation where the humerus is entirely out of the socket).
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KAT Attack
“That’s what leadership is about.” - Mike Brown on Josh Hart’s defensive effort
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KAT Attack
“That’s what leadership is about.” - Mike Brown on Josh Hart’s defensive effort
tommybeer.substack.com/p/kat-attack
KAT Attack
“That’s what leadership is about.” - Mike Brown on Josh Hart’s defensive effort
tommybeer.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
🚨 New Words 🚨
KAT Attack
“That’s what leadership is about.” - Mike Brown on Josh Hart’s defensive effort
tommybeer.substack.com/p/kat-attack
KAT Attack
“That’s what leadership is about.” - Mike Brown on Josh Hart’s defensive effort
tommybeer.substack.com/p/kat-attack
Mikal Bridges has been a demon defensively since OG went down.
Over NY's last five games, Bridges is averaging 3.2 steals and 2.0 blocks.
Averaging.
He is the first Knick with multiple steals and at least one block in five straight games since….
Patrick Ewing in 1989
Over NY's last five games, Bridges is averaging 3.2 steals and 2.0 blocks.
Averaging.
He is the first Knick with multiple steals and at least one block in five straight games since….
Patrick Ewing in 1989
November 25, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Mikal Bridges has been a demon defensively since OG went down.
Over NY's last five games, Bridges is averaging 3.2 steals and 2.0 blocks.
Averaging.
He is the first Knick with multiple steals and at least one block in five straight games since….
Patrick Ewing in 1989
Over NY's last five games, Bridges is averaging 3.2 steals and 2.0 blocks.
Averaging.
He is the first Knick with multiple steals and at least one block in five straight games since….
Patrick Ewing in 1989
Total number of wins at Barclays Center this season:
Knicks: 1
Nets: 0
Knicks: 1
Nets: 0
November 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Total number of wins at Barclays Center this season:
Knicks: 1
Nets: 0
Knicks: 1
Nets: 0