ORLANDO - If you watched the NBA in the early 90s, or for the younger generation have studied up on the league’s history, you probably know at least a little bit about the New York Knicks teams of the early 90s. The face of that franchise at that time was Patrick Ewing, and their brazenness and bruteness, with Pat Riley at the helm, often wore down their opponents.
Playing nasty was their M.O., and for the most part, it was an effective methodology as they made deep runs in the playoffs, including reaching the NBA Finals in 1994.