Spike Lee, the Knicks, and the NYC Spirit

So you can tell how big of a sports fan Mr NYC is by the fact that I failed to mention earlier that the Knicks made it to the NBA playoffs this year -- and won their first playoff game since 2013.

Unlike the Giants and Yankees who dominate NYC and national football and baseball -- with the Jets and the Mets always showing promise early in their seasons before flaming out -- the Knicks have rarely come close to the ultimate in basketball glory. As a youngster I remember the strong Patrick Ewing years and, more recently, "Linsanity", but otherwise the Knicks have been mediocre or worse. Their ownership and coaching have also, over the years, generated lots of drama and attracted much negative attention.

So, as you might imagine, it's great to see the Knicks doing so well this year even if they fail to advance in the playoffs. It's a reminder of the city's spirit -- never quitting.

And whether or not the Knicks are doing well or not, you can be sure that Oscar-winning filmmaker and #1 Knicks fan Spike Lee will be on the sidelines cheering them on ... and occasionally offering his own commentary of the team's performance. Recently he gave a big interview on WNYC about his love of the Knicks as well as his upcoming multi-part documentary about NYC since 9/11. I can't wait for this.

Lest anyone thought otherwise, the spirit of this city is very much alive -- and never went away.