It's a new era at MSG
The Knicks are much more fun to watch these days courtesy of Mike D'Antoni's new system and the fact that they are actually trying hard. Last night, Nostra, Dan, and I enjoyed the Knicks' fifth straight home victory (along with a new version of "Go, New York, Go").
More interesting, however, is the new clientele attracted to the Garden. Sure, you still have the Spike Lee sightings (and Tracy Morgan was at last night's game), but while waiting in line for the bathroom I had a seemingly homeless (shabbily dressed, smelly, unshaven...maybe he was a hipster?) man ask me for spare change. Maybe he thought this strategy out and this was like a targeted marketing campaign for him. The ticket only cost $10, and all the people at the game obviously had some disposable income, so perhaps he figured he could make enough extra money begging at MSG to make it worth his while.
Or maybe he just found the ticket on the street and likes Nate Robinson.
Don't forget, Eddie Murray was there! Talk about stars!
ReplyDeleteMaybe he loves the run and gun style, saved up enough for a ticket, promised himself he would enjoy the game and not "work" during it, but he's become so accustomed to panhandling, the behavior is ingrained in his brain, and he can't fight the urge.
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