Westchester Knicks Struggle, as Lang-sanity Hits MSG
It is obvious that the Westchester Knicks are struggling to win games during the inaugural season in the NBA Developmental League. The Westchester Knicks record was 8-20, after losing back-to-back games to the Sioux Falls Skyforce, 109-99 and 105-80, on January 30 and January 31, respectively, at the Westchester County Center.
With the two recent losses to the Skyforce, the local Knicks amassed a current seven-game losing streak dating back to January 12. What is even more unsatisfactory is that the Westchester Knicks road-record is a disappointing, 1-12.
Nonetheless, the Westchester Knicks have proved to still be an exciting local professional sports franchise to watch, while packing fans into the Westchester County Center for almost every home game. Furthermore, the Westchester Knicks have solidified the primary reason for the NBA D-League, which is to develop players for NBA competition.
Langston Galloway became the first Westchester Knicks player to be called-up by the New York Knicks, when he signed a 10-Day Contract, on January 7. However, after “Lang-sanity” hit Madison Square Garden, the Knicks signed Galloway for the reminder of the 2014-15 season, on January 27.
Yes, the NY Knicks are struggling as well, having set a new franchise losing streak record with 16 consecutive losses this season. However, the Knicks have won five of seven games, since ending their 16-game losing streak, against New Orleans Pelicans, on January 19.
Galloway helped his team end the dreadful streak by scoring a Knicks career-high 21 points, while shooting three of six from three-point range, in only his fifth game with the team.
Galloway was also impressive in his Garden debut, while scoring 19 points, on 6-for10 shooting, including making three of four from behind the arc in 31 minutes, against the Houston Rockets, on January 8.
Galloway has since started seven of the 11 games for the NY Knicks, while averaging 12 points, four rebounds, three assists and only turning the ball over once per game in 29.5 minutes per game.
“Langston can play. He can play basketball,” stated Knicks star Carmelo Anthony. “Even going back to training camp and preseason he could play basketball. He is great at getting into the paint and scoring,” complimented the Knicks superstar.
Furthermore, Galloway ascertained “Lang-sanity” at MSG (simulating the Lin-sanity craze that struck Knicks fans with Jeremy Lyn in 2012) by averaging 15.6 points, on 48 percent shooting, 4.5 rebounds and three assists pre game in six home games with the Knicks.
“I am just out there having fun and trying to play basketball, while learning from these experiences,” said Galloway. “Playing with the Westchester Knicks in the D-League helped me a lot because I got a chance to grow as a player.”
On Wednesday, Jan. 28, in the Knicks 100-92, win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Galloway scored 18 points, on 7-of-15 shooting, grabbed four rebounds, dished four assists and had three steals. “Langston is probably like my brother, he is a great guy and a good teammate and it is a blessing for me to see him playing at that level,” said Westchester Knicks star Thanasis Antetokounmpo, who watched the game at MSG, with General Manager Allan Houston.
The Knicks (10-38) are fun to watch again, having won five of seven games since breaking their franchise losing streak on January 19. Galloway has scored in double-figures seven of his eleven games with New York Knicks.
