Bernard King is joined by actor Ed Burns and two passionate season-ticket members to reflect on Christmas games, turkey sandwiches, vanilla milkshakes, and the unmistakable energy that defined MSG.
Garden Party, a New York Knicks Podcast presented by Verizon. Hosted by @nuevayorknico.
0:00 Introduction | NYC in the 80’s
2:10 About Bernard King
4:12 Bernard King’s Impact on fans
5:43 Early 1980’s Knicks
9:49 Ed surprises Bernard with 1984 memorabilia
10:05 The energy of The Garden
13:40 King’s 50-point game and its lasting impact
16:43 60 pts on Christmas in The Garden
19:11 The hardest guy to defend in the league
20:00 “The Ernie and Bernie Show”
20:57 Team’s Defensive Identity/King named Captain
22:20 King’s devastating ACL injury
22:37 King’s return from injury
26:30 Where Bernard’s work ethic comes from
28:27 1985 Draft/Pat Ewing becomes a Knick
30:20 What never was between 30 & 33 in NYC
31:17 Bernard leaves NY
32:24 Rick Pitino hired becomes Knicks’ Coach
33:42 1980’s physical...