Truly Julie and her nephew rocking Lin shirts!
My four-year-old nephew Odin may be pint size but he’s a HUGE Knicks fan. He can name the entire starting lineup! Come on…be impressed… Amare Stoudemire isn’t an easy name. I had the pleasure of taking Odin and my brother-in-law Ben to a recent game. 
WOW. This was my first visit to MSG since the renovation…and my first Knicks game post Linsanity. I couldn’t believe my eyes…or more like my taste buds. All around the 6th floor are gourmet food options…fancy cupcakes…popular BBQ chains…sushi, etc! The “Simply Chicken” stand brought to you by none other than Chef extraordinaire Jean George Vongerichten caught my eye. I had the chicken hotdog with kim chee kraut (love the Korean influence on an American classic)…and 
the chilled sesame noodles. Check out the picture gallery below for the food scene! Also new to MSG and the Knicks…middle aged Asian women. I have never seen so many ladies passionately watching basketball. Bravo to Jeremy Lin for making the game of basketball more inclusive and diverse! I also got to witness my colleague Tina Cervasio in action. She fills-in for sports on Good Day New York every now and then…but her full time gig is to report from the sidelines of every Knicks game. She’s an absolute asset to the team…and it’s always inspiring to see a woman thrive in a field that has been dominated by men for so long. Tina always brings her A-game…and lucky for us…so did the Knicks that night. Knicks: 106 Raptors: 87. Jeremy Lin: 18 points and 10 assists!!!
So many memories come to mind, reading of your wonderful experience at the game. How lucky was I to be invited for one of my first dates-for a first date-with The Record’s Knicks’ courtside reporter, Ron Drogo and go to the Knicks’ Championship-Victory Party…too long ago. How thrilling it was to be among those stellar athletes, heads above the guests on a Sunday in May. I felt that all my viewing and cheering had been part of their winning game after game, culminating in the final championship win. I have a feeling you may experience that this year! Savor the enjoyment of each game, both the wins and the losses. A metaphor for life, with strategies, fortuitousness, and graciousness in victory or defeat. So happy for you, and the little one too!~~~~~~
RIP Ronald Drogo The New Jeresy Record
New York Knicks Reporter-Editor-Friend