Tommy Beer
@tommybeernba.bsky.social
Author/Founder of the "Knicks Centric" Substack.
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What Can Brown Do For You?
A deep dive into what we can expect from the Knicks' offense (and which players will benefit most ) under Mike Brown…
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🚨 New Words 🚨
What Can Brown Do For You?
A deep dive into what we can expect from New York's offense under Mike Brown…
(I suspect Knicks fans will be pleasantly surprised)
tommybeer.substack.com/p/what-can-b...
What Can Brown Do For You?
A deep dive into what we can expect from New York's offense under Mike Brown…
(I suspect Knicks fans will be pleasantly surprised)
tommybeer.substack.com/p/what-can-b...
Since the introduction of the NBA Cup, each in-season tournament champion has been embarrassed in the first round of the playoffs, winning just one playoff game.
January 5, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Since the introduction of the NBA Cup, each in-season tournament champion has been embarrassed in the first round of the playoffs, winning just one playoff game.
Over their first 24 games this season (up until the Cup semifinal in Las Vegas), the Knicks ranked in the Top-10 in Defensive Rating, allowing just 113.2 points per 100 possessions.
Over their past 11 games (since Vegas), NY ranks 25th in Defensive Rating, allowing 119.5 points per 100 possessions.
Over their past 11 games (since Vegas), NY ranks 25th in Defensive Rating, allowing 119.5 points per 100 possessions.
🚨 New Words 🚨
Was the NBA Cup Win Worth it?
Given the structure of the Cup —and the demanding schedule for teams who advance— does it truly benefits competing clubs in the long run...
tommybeer.substack.com/p/was-the-nb...
Was the NBA Cup Win Worth it?
Given the structure of the Cup —and the demanding schedule for teams who advance— does it truly benefits competing clubs in the long run...
tommybeer.substack.com/p/was-the-nb...
Was the NBA Cup Win Worth it?
“We are in an area we are not used to. We’ve hit a little bit of adversity… This is a great opportunity for us to see what we’re made of while we are going through this stretch.” - Mike Brown
tommybeer.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Over their first 24 games this season (up until the Cup semifinal in Las Vegas), the Knicks ranked in the Top-10 in Defensive Rating, allowing just 113.2 points per 100 possessions.
Over their past 11 games (since Vegas), NY ranks 25th in Defensive Rating, allowing 119.5 points per 100 possessions.
Over their past 11 games (since Vegas), NY ranks 25th in Defensive Rating, allowing 119.5 points per 100 possessions.
🚨 New Words 🚨
Was the NBA Cup Win Worth it?
Given the structure of the Cup —and the demanding schedule for teams who advance— does it truly benefits competing clubs in the long run...
tommybeer.substack.com/p/was-the-nb...
Was the NBA Cup Win Worth it?
Given the structure of the Cup —and the demanding schedule for teams who advance— does it truly benefits competing clubs in the long run...
tommybeer.substack.com/p/was-the-nb...
Was the NBA Cup Win Worth it?
“We are in an area we are not used to. We’ve hit a little bit of adversity… This is a great opportunity for us to see what we’re made of while we are going through this stretch.” - Mike Brown
tommybeer.substack.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
🚨 New Words 🚨
Was the NBA Cup Win Worth it?
Given the structure of the Cup —and the demanding schedule for teams who advance— does it truly benefits competing clubs in the long run...
tommybeer.substack.com/p/was-the-nb...
Was the NBA Cup Win Worth it?
Given the structure of the Cup —and the demanding schedule for teams who advance— does it truly benefits competing clubs in the long run...
tommybeer.substack.com/p/was-the-nb...
Reposted by Tommy Beer
🚨 New Words 🚨
Ugly Loss
“I’m like, ‘Boo. Mike, you stink.’ They have a right to boo me and everybody else. - Mike Brown
tommybeer.substack.com/p/ugly-loss-...
Ugly Loss
“I’m like, ‘Boo. Mike, you stink.’ They have a right to boo me and everybody else. - Mike Brown
tommybeer.substack.com/p/ugly-loss-...
Ugly Loss
“I’m like, ‘Boo. Mike, you stink.’ They have a right to boo me and everybody else. - Mike Brown
tommybeer.substack.com
January 3, 2026 at 4:26 PM
🚨 New Words 🚨
Ugly Loss
“I’m like, ‘Boo. Mike, you stink.’ They have a right to boo me and everybody else. - Mike Brown
tommybeer.substack.com/p/ugly-loss-...
Ugly Loss
“I’m like, ‘Boo. Mike, you stink.’ They have a right to boo me and everybody else. - Mike Brown
tommybeer.substack.com/p/ugly-loss-...
KAT (illness) is listed as questionable for tonight’s game vs. Philly.
Mitch Rob has been removed from the injury report and will return to action.
Mitch Rob has been removed from the injury report and will return to action.
January 3, 2026 at 6:12 PM
KAT (illness) is listed as questionable for tonight’s game vs. Philly.
Mitch Rob has been removed from the injury report and will return to action.
Mitch Rob has been removed from the injury report and will return to action.
🚨 New Words 🚨
Ugly Loss
“I’m like, ‘Boo. Mike, you stink.’ They have a right to boo me and everybody else. - Mike Brown
tommybeer.substack.com/p/ugly-loss-...
Ugly Loss
“I’m like, ‘Boo. Mike, you stink.’ They have a right to boo me and everybody else. - Mike Brown
tommybeer.substack.com/p/ugly-loss-...
Ugly Loss
“I’m like, ‘Boo. Mike, you stink.’ They have a right to boo me and everybody else. - Mike Brown
tommybeer.substack.com
January 3, 2026 at 4:26 PM
🚨 New Words 🚨
Ugly Loss
“I’m like, ‘Boo. Mike, you stink.’ They have a right to boo me and everybody else. - Mike Brown
tommybeer.substack.com/p/ugly-loss-...
Ugly Loss
“I’m like, ‘Boo. Mike, you stink.’ They have a right to boo me and everybody else. - Mike Brown
tommybeer.substack.com/p/ugly-loss-...
Best players of all-time, ranked
1. LeBron
2. Okongwu, when ATL plays NY
3. MJ
1. LeBron
2. Okongwu, when ATL plays NY
3. MJ
January 3, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Best players of all-time, ranked
1. LeBron
2. Okongwu, when ATL plays NY
3. MJ
1. LeBron
2. Okongwu, when ATL plays NY
3. MJ
Unfortunately for the Knicks,
The Hawks have ruled out Trae Young (quad) for tonight’s game at MSG
The Hawks have ruled out Trae Young (quad) for tonight’s game at MSG
The Hawks are 1-8 in the nine full games Trae Young has played this season.
The Hawks are 15-11 in games without Trae Young this season.
The Hawks have a negative Net Rating of -6.8 with Young ON the floor this season
The Hawks have a positive Net Rating with Young OFF the floor this season
The Hawks are 15-11 in games without Trae Young this season.
The Hawks have a negative Net Rating of -6.8 with Young ON the floor this season
The Hawks have a positive Net Rating with Young OFF the floor this season
January 2, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Unfortunately for the Knicks,
The Hawks have ruled out Trae Young (quad) for tonight’s game at MSG
The Hawks have ruled out Trae Young (quad) for tonight’s game at MSG
Such a simple, straightforward message - which will resonate with millions upon millions of middle-class Americans.
Vote against the top 1%
Vote for steps toward the re-distribution of unevenly distributed wealth
Vote against the top 1%
Vote for steps toward the re-distribution of unevenly distributed wealth
Mamdani: "The cost of childcare will no longer discourage young adults from starting a family, because we will deliver universal childcare for the many by taxing the wealthiest few"
January 1, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Such a simple, straightforward message - which will resonate with millions upon millions of middle-class Americans.
Vote against the top 1%
Vote for steps toward the re-distribution of unevenly distributed wealth
Vote against the top 1%
Vote for steps toward the re-distribution of unevenly distributed wealth
The Knicks are listing Mitchell Robinson (injury management) as questionable for Friday’s game vs. Atlanta.
Josh Hart (ankle) has been ruled out for the fourth straight game.
Josh Hart (ankle) has been ruled out for the fourth straight game.
January 1, 2026 at 9:51 PM
The Knicks are listing Mitchell Robinson (injury management) as questionable for Friday’s game vs. Atlanta.
Josh Hart (ankle) has been ruled out for the fourth straight game.
Josh Hart (ankle) has been ruled out for the fourth straight game.
Highest individual plus/minus in 2025 (regular season and playoffs combined):
1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: +1,112
2. Chet Holmgren: +680
3. Cason Wallace: +660
4. Nikola Jokic: +649
1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: +1,112
2. Chet Holmgren: +680
3. Cason Wallace: +660
4. Nikola Jokic: +649
January 1, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Highest individual plus/minus in 2025 (regular season and playoffs combined):
1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: +1,112
2. Chet Holmgren: +680
3. Cason Wallace: +660
4. Nikola Jokic: +649
1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: +1,112
2. Chet Holmgren: +680
3. Cason Wallace: +660
4. Nikola Jokic: +649
Most points scored in 2025 (regular season and playoffs combined) among all Eastern Conference players:
1. Jalen Brunson: 2,269
2. Donovan Mitchell: 2,160
3. Pascal Siakam: 2,150
4. Cade Cunningham: 2,104
5. Karl-Anthony Towns: 2,058
1. Jalen Brunson: 2,269
2. Donovan Mitchell: 2,160
3. Pascal Siakam: 2,150
4. Cade Cunningham: 2,104
5. Karl-Anthony Towns: 2,058
January 1, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Most points scored in 2025 (regular season and playoffs combined) among all Eastern Conference players:
1. Jalen Brunson: 2,269
2. Donovan Mitchell: 2,160
3. Pascal Siakam: 2,150
4. Cade Cunningham: 2,104
5. Karl-Anthony Towns: 2,058
1. Jalen Brunson: 2,269
2. Donovan Mitchell: 2,160
3. Pascal Siakam: 2,150
4. Cade Cunningham: 2,104
5. Karl-Anthony Towns: 2,058
🚨 New Words 🚨
Knicks Drop the Ball on New Year’s Eve
(see what I did there?)
2026 represents a pivotal opportunity for the franchise... but the path forward is clear: improvement on the defensive end will define their season
tommybeer.substack.com/p/knicks-dro...
Knicks Drop the Ball on New Year’s Eve
(see what I did there?)
2026 represents a pivotal opportunity for the franchise... but the path forward is clear: improvement on the defensive end will define their season
tommybeer.substack.com/p/knicks-dro...
Knicks Drop the Ball on New Year’s Eve
2026 represents a pivotal opportunity for the franchise. The Knicks possess one of the league’s top offenses... but the path forward is clear: improvement on the defensive end will define their season
tommybeer.substack.com
January 1, 2026 at 4:37 PM
🚨 New Words 🚨
Knicks Drop the Ball on New Year’s Eve
(see what I did there?)
2026 represents a pivotal opportunity for the franchise... but the path forward is clear: improvement on the defensive end will define their season
tommybeer.substack.com/p/knicks-dro...
Knicks Drop the Ball on New Year’s Eve
(see what I did there?)
2026 represents a pivotal opportunity for the franchise... but the path forward is clear: improvement on the defensive end will define their season
tommybeer.substack.com/p/knicks-dro...
The Hawks are 1-8 in the nine full games Trae Young has played this season.
The Hawks are 15-11 in games without Trae Young this season.
The Hawks have a negative Net Rating of -6.8 with Young ON the floor this season
The Hawks have a positive Net Rating with Young OFF the floor this season
The Hawks are 15-11 in games without Trae Young this season.
The Hawks have a negative Net Rating of -6.8 with Young ON the floor this season
The Hawks have a positive Net Rating with Young OFF the floor this season
January 1, 2026 at 4:12 PM
The Hawks are 1-8 in the nine full games Trae Young has played this season.
The Hawks are 15-11 in games without Trae Young this season.
The Hawks have a negative Net Rating of -6.8 with Young ON the floor this season
The Hawks have a positive Net Rating with Young OFF the floor this season
The Hawks are 15-11 in games without Trae Young this season.
The Hawks have a negative Net Rating of -6.8 with Young ON the floor this season
The Hawks have a positive Net Rating with Young OFF the floor this season
you wanna feel old...
1996 was 30 years ago
1996 was 30 years ago
January 1, 2026 at 2:50 PM
you wanna feel old...
1996 was 30 years ago
1996 was 30 years ago
Most points scored in the month of December:
1. Jalen Brunson 423
2. Nikola Jokic: 398
3. Donovan Mitchell: 381
4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 377
1. Jalen Brunson 423
2. Nikola Jokic: 398
3. Donovan Mitchell: 381
4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 377
January 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Most points scored in the month of December:
1. Jalen Brunson 423
2. Nikola Jokic: 398
3. Donovan Mitchell: 381
4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 377
1. Jalen Brunson 423
2. Nikola Jokic: 398
3. Donovan Mitchell: 381
4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 377
Over the final eight minutes of regulation last night, the Spurs poured in 35 points while shooting 71.4% from the floor and 66.7% from downtown.
Unfortunately for NY, those final eight minutes weren't an anomaly.
Unfortunately for NY, those final eight minutes weren't an anomaly.
January 1, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Over the final eight minutes of regulation last night, the Spurs poured in 35 points while shooting 71.4% from the floor and 66.7% from downtown.
Unfortunately for NY, those final eight minutes weren't an anomaly.
Unfortunately for NY, those final eight minutes weren't an anomaly.
Knicks fans trying to celebrate New Years Eve
January 1, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Knicks fans trying to celebrate New Years Eve
Love this coaching from Mike Brown.
Screams at Kolek (rightfully so) and benchs him for dropping back instead of chasing the red-hot shooter off the 3PT line
Then, after emotions cool down, Brown goes over to Kolek on the bench and explains himself. Then daps him up.
Screams at Kolek (rightfully so) and benchs him for dropping back instead of chasing the red-hot shooter off the 3PT line
Then, after emotions cool down, Brown goes over to Kolek on the bench and explains himself. Then daps him up.
January 1, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Love this coaching from Mike Brown.
Screams at Kolek (rightfully so) and benchs him for dropping back instead of chasing the red-hot shooter off the 3PT line
Then, after emotions cool down, Brown goes over to Kolek on the bench and explains himself. Then daps him up.
Screams at Kolek (rightfully so) and benchs him for dropping back instead of chasing the red-hot shooter off the 3PT line
Then, after emotions cool down, Brown goes over to Kolek on the bench and explains himself. Then daps him up.
Knicks total number of playoff wins in the 5 years SINCE hiring Leon Rose:
24 wins
Knicks total number of playoff wins in the 20 years BEFORE hiring Leon Rose:
7 wins
24 wins
Knicks total number of playoff wins in the 20 years BEFORE hiring Leon Rose:
7 wins
Knicks record in the 5+ seasons SINCE hiring Leon Rose:
249-183 (5th best winning percentage in the NBA)
Knicks record in the 5+ seasons BEFORE hiring Leon Rose:
147-329 (worst winning percentage in the NBA)
249-183 (5th best winning percentage in the NBA)
Knicks record in the 5+ seasons BEFORE hiring Leon Rose:
147-329 (worst winning percentage in the NBA)
The Knicks were a league-wide laughingstock when Rose arrived in New York five years ago.
Today, they are the best team in the East.
Today, they are the best team in the East.
December 31, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Knicks total number of playoff wins in the 5 years SINCE hiring Leon Rose:
24 wins
Knicks total number of playoff wins in the 20 years BEFORE hiring Leon Rose:
7 wins
24 wins
Knicks total number of playoff wins in the 20 years BEFORE hiring Leon Rose:
7 wins
Knicks record in the 5+ seasons SINCE hiring Leon Rose:
249-183 (5th best winning percentage in the NBA)
Knicks record in the 5+ seasons BEFORE hiring Leon Rose:
147-329 (worst winning percentage in the NBA)
249-183 (5th best winning percentage in the NBA)
Knicks record in the 5+ seasons BEFORE hiring Leon Rose:
147-329 (worst winning percentage in the NBA)
The Knicks were a league-wide laughingstock when Rose arrived in New York five years ago.
Today, they are the best team in the East.
Today, they are the best team in the East.
December 31, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Knicks record in the 5+ seasons SINCE hiring Leon Rose:
249-183 (5th best winning percentage in the NBA)
Knicks record in the 5+ seasons BEFORE hiring Leon Rose:
147-329 (worst winning percentage in the NBA)
249-183 (5th best winning percentage in the NBA)
Knicks record in the 5+ seasons BEFORE hiring Leon Rose:
147-329 (worst winning percentage in the NBA)
🏀 Most wins over the first 32 games of a season in Knicks’ franchise history:
27: 1969-70
24: 1972-73
23: 2025-26
27: 1969-70
24: 1972-73
23: 2025-26
December 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM
🏀 Most wins over the first 32 games of a season in Knicks’ franchise history:
27: 1969-70
24: 1972-73
23: 2025-26
27: 1969-70
24: 1972-73
23: 2025-26
🚨 New Words 🚨
Resilient Knicks Push Past the Pelicans
“You’ve got to have a guy… and we have a guy.” - Mike Brown
tommybeer.substack.com/p/resilient-...
Resilient Knicks Push Past the Pelicans
“You’ve got to have a guy… and we have a guy.” - Mike Brown
tommybeer.substack.com/p/resilient-...
Resilient Knicks Push Past the Pelicans
“You’ve got to have a guy… and we have a guy.” - Mike Brown
tommybeer.substack.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
🚨 New Words 🚨
Resilient Knicks Push Past the Pelicans
“You’ve got to have a guy… and we have a guy.” - Mike Brown
tommybeer.substack.com/p/resilient-...
Resilient Knicks Push Past the Pelicans
“You’ve got to have a guy… and we have a guy.” - Mike Brown
tommybeer.substack.com/p/resilient-...
Jalen Brunson's last two games:
62 points
52 FG attempts
3 free-throw attempts
"foul merchant"
62 points
52 FG attempts
3 free-throw attempts
"foul merchant"
December 30, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Jalen Brunson's last two games:
62 points
52 FG attempts
3 free-throw attempts
"foul merchant"
62 points
52 FG attempts
3 free-throw attempts
"foul merchant"
Most points in the first quarter this season:
1. Jalen Brunson: 303
2. James Harden: 282
3. Nikola Jokic: 278
4. Luka Doncic: 275
5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 259
6. Kevin Durant: 235
1. Jalen Brunson: 303
2. James Harden: 282
3. Nikola Jokic: 278
4. Luka Doncic: 275
5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 259
6. Kevin Durant: 235
December 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Most points in the first quarter this season:
1. Jalen Brunson: 303
2. James Harden: 282
3. Nikola Jokic: 278
4. Luka Doncic: 275
5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 259
6. Kevin Durant: 235
1. Jalen Brunson: 303
2. James Harden: 282
3. Nikola Jokic: 278
4. Luka Doncic: 275
5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 259
6. Kevin Durant: 235