WBAI Sports Podcast

Knicks embarrassed and Run Off Garden Court Vs. Bucks

Samori Benjamin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:10:25 GMT

Following a 100-86 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night that gave the Knicks their 5th straight loss, the last three of which at home, the Knicks fell to 6-9 on the season. Amar'e Stoudamire, Carmelo Anthony and Tyson Chandler try to hold it together inside a dour Knicks locker room. Brandon Jennings buried the Knicks with 36 points for Milwaukee and he spoke with us as he made his return to the city that passed him over in 2009 NBA Draft. To make things even more intriguing in Knicks land is next up is Denver and Danillo Galinari Saturday night at the Garden. Carmelo talks about the upcoming matchup.

Packers Beat Writer Tyler Dunne Interview

Samori Benjamin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:23:08 GMT

Samori Benjamin interviews Tyler Dunne Green Bay Packer beat writer from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about the Big Giants-Packers divisional matchup today.

1st Good Win Of Season

Samori Benjamin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:36:13 GMT

Last Night, Wednesday January 11th the New York Knicks moved their win streak to 4 games after a 85-79 win over division rival and first place Philadelphia 76’ers. The win was their first impressive victory of the season and we speak with Carmelo, Iman Shumpert and Philadelphia’s Elton Brands and Thaddeus Young afterwards.

My Visit To Knicks Training Camp

Samori Benjamin — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:55:05 GMT

Here is a show I did on the opening of training camp for the New York Knicks this week. This show begins with me giving a monologue that last for about twenty minutes and then the player sound starts flowing. We hear from Amar’e Stoudamire, Tyson Chandler, Carmelo Anthony, Mike D’antoni, Knicks interim general manager Glen Grunwald, and New York Post Knicks beat writer Marc Berman. I talk all things Knicks. Take a listen.

Speaks With Samori On His Historic Day

Samori Benjamin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:17:11 GMT

On Monday September 19th Yankees closer Mariano Rivera became the all-time career saves leader by recording his 602nd career save. Afterwards Mariano who first began his career with the Yankees as a starter talks about his disappointment early in his career when he was removed as a starter and into the bullpen, he talks about his transition to the bullpen, the Yankees devastating postseason loss his year, and what it’s like to be cool under the heavy pressure of New York postseason baseball.

Mariano Speaks With Samori On His Historic Day

Samori Benjamin — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:36:15 GMT

Up In The MVP Race

Samori Benjamin — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:55:35 GMT

Arizona Diamondbacks 23 year old center fielder Justin Upton is arguably the hottest hitter in the sport right now and has thrown his name deep into the National League MVP discussion with his Diamondbacks holding a two game lead over the defending champion San Francisco Giants for first place of the National League west division. Justin who was the number one overall draft pick in 2005 is blossoming into maybe the best young position player in the game. Justin is also the younger brother of Tampa Bay Rays outfielder B.J. who in 2002 was the 2nd overall pick in that year’s baseball draft. The Upton’s are the only brothers in major league history to go one and two in the draft. Listen to this report as we speak with both as Justin approaches the cusp of superstardom.

Granderson Swings For The Legends

Samori Benjamin — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:57:47 GMT

New York Yankees centerfielder Curtis Granderson speaks with Samori Benjamin after setting a career high in homeruns with a two homerun game against Anaheim on Wednesday night giving him 31 homeruns on the season in a 9-3 Yankees win. Granderson speaks with Samori about his sudden power surge this season, the difference in hitting in Detroit's spacious Comerica park compared to Yankee Stadium and the legacy of playing center field for the New York Yankees.

Staci Wilson Interview

Samori Benjamin — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 09:17:34 GMT

Samori Benjamin speaks with former United States woman soccer national team member Staci Wilson who also won gold in the 1996 Olympics with team USA. Staci and I preview the woman’s world cup Final match today between the United States and Japan which will take place in Germany. We also examine the state of Women’s soccer in the United States and across the world and Staci, an African-American woman, talks about her unique experience as a member of the United States soccer national team and the fact that there are no black woman on this addition of the woman’s national soccer team. Great interview and you don’t want to miss it!

Both NYC Ball clubs are on fire and ready to get it on this weekend

Samori Benjamin — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:42:55 GMT

Both city baseball teams the Yankees and the Mets are on a roll and are set to faceoff this weekend out in Queens. Last Night the Yankees won at home 5-2 in the Bronx over Milwaukee and the Mets won16-9 in Detroit. The Mets have won four consecutive games and have set a franchise record with 52 runs scored over these past four games. In this morning’s report we speak with first year Yankee catcher Russell Martin who hit a three run homerun last night to unlock a 1-1 tie in the 4th inning and we also hear from the New York Mets who are ready to get it on this weekend in their home ball park.

We Speak with Dickey after big night in NYC baseball

Samori Benjamin — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:02:58 GMT

Both New York City Baseball teams won big last night and we speak with last night's winning pitcher R.A. Dickey about the art of the Knuckle ball and the Mets' chances of making a playoff run.

Don Baylor Explains Why Cubs have not won World Series in 102 Years

Samori Benjamin — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:29:17 GMT

As the Yankees defeated the Chicago Cubs 10-4 on Sunday evening at iconic Wrigley Field former Cubs manager Don Baylor tells Samori Benjamin why he believes it's almost impossible to have a winner with the Chicago Cubs.

Rapping Hip-Hop with the World Champion Dallas Mavericks

Samori Benjamin — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:01:30 GMT

Samori Benjamin talks with Jason Terry and Dirk Nowitzki of the NBA champion Dallas Mavericks about the role of hip-hop in their locker room and around the NBA. Plus the JET goes in about his record label.

Breaking Down The Knickerbokers After Boston Sweep

Samori Benjamin — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:26:10 GMT

Samori Benjamin's Knicks season wrap-up after they fall to the Boston Celtics in four games in their first playoff appearance in seven years. We speak with all the particulars involved.

Carmelo Talks Knicks offense

Samori Benjamin — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:03:04 GMT

After a dreadful Game One performance by Carmelo Anthony he talks about his adjustment to the Knicks offense after spending his first seven and a half years in Denver.

Showdown Against Best In The Show

Samori Benjamin — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:33:28 GMT

On Tuesday April 12th the Chicago Bulls who have the best record in the NBA came to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks who came into the contest on a seven game win streak. What also made the mathup fun is the fact that the Knicks were the only team in the NBA that Chicago had not beat this season.

Knicks Clinch First Playoff berth Since 2004

Samori Benjamin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:51:14 GMT

Post game reaction on Knicks clinching first playoff berth in seven years with a 123-107 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers who had previously beaten the Knicks three times this year.

Knicks Close In On Playoffs With Win Over Cross River Rivals

Samori Benjamin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:42:39 GMT

On March 31st Knicks move one step closer to playoffs with win over Deron Williams and ross river rival New York Knicks. The matchup was Williams' first against the Knicks as a member if the Nets.

Another Disapearing Act Vs. Magic

Samori Benjamin — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:47:19 GMT

Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic beat up on the Knicks last night in a game that was well in the Knicks’ grasp to start the 4th quarter. But New York was outscored by eleven points in the final quarter and fell 111-99 as prized acquisition Carmelo Anthony failed to make a shot from the field in the 4th quarter for the second game in a row and Amar’e Stoudamire shot a dismal 6-20 from the field. After the game Carmelo tries to explain what the hell is wrong with the Knicks and more.

Knicks Blow Game vs. Celtics

Samori Benjamin — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:39:48 GMT

On Monday March 22nd the New York Knicks blew a comfortable second half and fourth quarter lead to the Boston Celtics for their 6th loss in their last seven games. When it was all over it amounted to the Knicks' worse loss of the season.

Carmelo's Knicks Debut On Legends Night

Samori Benjamin — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:49:39 GMT

Carmelo Anthony is finally a Knick. After months of rumors and speculation the New York Knicks pulled off a blockbuster trade where they ended up with superstar forward Carmelo Anthony. Anthony made his Knicks debut on Wednesday, February 23rd at Madison Square Garden on Knicks legends night. Also coming in the trade to the Knicks was point guard Chauncey Billups who has an NBA championship under his belt and is a borderline hall of famer. In this report we hear from both Carmelo and Chauncey on their thoughts about the electric atmosphere that greeted them at Madison Square Garden for their debut. Carmelo talks about the whirlwind week it’s been for him since the trade. Chauncey Billups responds to reports that he did not want to be traded from Denver and gives his thoughts on being a New York Knick. We also speak with another new Knick Anthony Carter who came over in the trade from Denver and began his NBA career as a Knicks nemesis as a member of the Miami Heat in the late 1990’s. Knicks swingman Shawne Williams talks to us about the mood in the locker room now that the trade has been finalized and the rumors are over with. Carmelo, Billips, and Williams talk about the importance of defense and we speak with Knicks legends Earl “the Pearl” Monroe and Dick Barnett about Carmelo, winning a championship in the Big Apple, Carmelo’s number 15 and more.

Purple and Gold Take Over The Garden as Knicks drop to .500

Samori Benjamin — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 17:21:52 GMT

Last Night the in another Statement game for the Knicks The L.A. Lakers and there fans literally took over the garden as Kobe put on another one of his epic Broadway performances. After the game Kobe spoke with the New York media about Laker Nation in New York, Carmelo Anthony, and Phil Jackson’s final game on the sideline at the Garden. We then go inside the locker room and speak with Andrew Bynum and Amar’e Stoudamire. Landry Fields about distractions from the trade rumors and a spirted Raymond Felton who is sick of the Carmelo Rumors.

The Blake Show Debuts At The Garden

Samori Benjamin — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:32:47 GMT

While the Knicks suffered their most disappointing home loss of the season their opponents on the night the Los Angeles Clippers had a ball on the big stage of Madison Square Garden. After the game while the Knicks were in their locker room in disbelief after losing to a team that came into the night with 7 straight losses on the road we hung out in the winners locker room and spoke with Superstar rookie Blake Griffin and Clippers point guard Baron Davis. Every baller loves playing at Madison Square Garden and the Blake Show was in full effect on February 9th 20011. Blake and Baron talk about the sudden buzz around the Clippers in Los Angeles and the entire NBA. Baron speaks on how Blake Griffin has rejuvenated his career. They both talk about the excitement of playing in the Garden, Blake talks Timofey Mosgov and of course we holla at him about the upcoming dunk contest and the NBA all-star weekend in Los Angeles, California. Plus much more.

Mozgov Steals The Show As T-Mac Returns

Samori Benjamin — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 06:55:49 GMT

On the night Tracy McGrady made his return to the Garden after a brief stint with the Knicks following last season's trade deadline the Knicks win their third game in their last four and Russian seven foot center Timofey Mosgov stunned everybody coming off the bench after 10 straight DNP's to score 23 points and grab 14 rebounds. We speak with both Mosgov and McGrady.

Star Night At The Garden As Knicks Beat The Heat

Samori Benjamin — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:54:17 GMT

The New York Knicks got a big time win on Thursday January 27th as they beat Lebron James, Dwayne Wade and the Miami Heat at home the same night the NBA all-star starters were announced. The game featured three of he eastern conference starters: Amar’e Stoudamire, Lebron James, and Dwayne Wade. Following the game I spoke with Lebron and others after a spectacular night at Madison Square Garden.

Amar'es 41 Not Enough As He And Knicks Fall To His Former Team

Samori Benjamin — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 01:18:45 GMT

Despite a season high 41 points from Amar’e Stoudamire the New York Knicks fell at home to the Phoenix Suns 129-121 on Monday afternoon. Last time these two teams played on January 7th Suns point guard Steve Nash was outplayed by Knicks point guard Raymond Felton who dropped a triple double on him. Last night Nash reversed the tables on Felton a little bit and helped led his team to a huge win. In this report we hear from Nash and we speak with Phoenix’s head coach about Amar’e along with Amar’e’s apprentice while in Phoenix, Robin Lopez. And of course we hear from Amar’e postgame after he loses to his former team at his new home.

Great Win At The Garden!

Samori Benjamin — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:09:04 GMT

On January 4th the New York Knicks scored the most points on the San Antonio Spurs in the Tim Duncan era in route to a 128-115 against a San Antonio team that has the NBA’s best record. The win at the garden was the Knicks biggest win of the season as they continue stimulate excitement in the garden and the city. Listen to this complete postgame report..

Knicks Topple Thunder To End Three Game Skid

Samori Benjamin — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:25:14 GMT

My radio report on the morning of Thursday December 23rd after the Knicks snap a three game losing streak by beating Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-98. We speak with Knicks Wilson Chandler, Danillo Galinari, and Shawne Williams. But before we began we take a much deserved shot at Hot 97’s Chypha Sounds.

Game For The Ages At The Garden

Samori Benjamin — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:11:12 GMT

Samori Benjamin’s audio recap on the New York Knicks-Boston Celtics epic played at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday December 16th. We hear post game comments from Knicks superstar Amare Stoudamire and we speak with Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics along with his teammate Paul Pierce who hit the game winning shot.

Carmelo Hits The Garden

Samori Benjamin — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:22:17 GMT

Samori Benjamin gets post game comments from Carmelo Anthony after his Denver Nuggets fell to the New York Knicks 129-128 on December 12th at Madison Square Garden. It has been highly publicized that Anthony who is in the final year of his contract wants to play for the Knicks. We also speak with the man in charge of saying yay or nay on a trade, Denver general manager Masai Ujiri who was born in Nigeria and is the first African born general manager in NBA history. Former Knick and current Nugget Al Harrington also hollas at us along with Denver guard J.R. Smith as they talk Mel' and Madison Square Garden.

Cappie In The City

Samori Benjamin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:29:12 GMT

After helping lead the Phoenix Mercury to the WNBA championship last season perennial all-star guard and Team USA member Cappie Pondexter did what NBA stars Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul are trying to do now and that's force a trade to New York. Cappie played her college ball at nearby Rutgers University and wanted to come to the city to maximize her brand. In her first season with the Liberty she is the #2 scorer in the WNBA behind only her former Phoenix teammate Diana Taurasi and she has led the Liberty to a turn around season as they prepare for the start of the playoffs this week. The girl who raised in Chicago and sports the #23 tells Samori Benjamin who inspired her interest in basketball and more in this report.

The Legitimacy Of A-Rod's 600

Samori Benjamin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:06:01 GMT

Ten years ago only five players in the history of Major League Baseball had more homeruns than Reggie Jackson. Now here in 2010 and a steroids era later seven men have passed Jackson and he currently stands 13th on the all-time career homerun list. Samori Bemjamin was on hand in the Bronx when Rodriquez hit his 600th career homerun. We examine the legitimacy of A-Rod’s homerun achievements and we speak with Reggie Jackson himself and another hall of famer Joe Morgan about the steroids era and the hall of fame. We also speak with Major league baseball’s homerun leader of 2010, in this the post steroids era, Toronto outfielder Jose Bautista who was in the outfield with the opposing Blue Jays when Rodriquez hit career homerun 600.

K-Rod Speaks With Benjamin

Samori Benjamin — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:57:21 GMT

Samori Benjamin interviews New York Mets closer Francisco "K-Rod" Rodriquez on Sunday June 20th before the final game the Subway Series.

Meet The New Yankee Lance Berkman

Samori Benjamin — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:12:24 GMT

Samori Benjamin interviews former Houston Astro and new New York Yankee Lane Berknan about his days in Houston and his now sudden oppurtunity to Chase the Ring in the Bronx.

Final Night Of A Losing Era At The Garden?

Samori Benjamin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:14:00 GMT

We speak with David Lee and the rest of the Bokers' on the Final Night of the 2009-2010 season at Madison Square Garden on April 12th. This was a night that Knicks brass and fans hoped would be the final night of a Nine Year run of losing seasons.

The Best Celtic

Samori Benjamin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:06:27 GMT

I had the opportunity to hang with the Boston Celtics on the eve of the 2010 NBA playoffs. The premise was the Best player on the team was now Rajon Rondo and despite public opinion the Celtics were not an old shot basketball team thanks to the young legs of Rondo and the other core young’N’s on the team.

Lebron's Favorite Team and MVP Mauer Talk Lebron

Samori Benjamin — Sun, 16 May 2010 12:13:48 GMT

The Night After Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers were bounced from the NBA playoffs by the Boston Celtics, putting his future in limbo Yankee Joba Chamberlain and C.C. Sabathia spoke with Samori Benjamin about hoops and Lebron. Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer speaks with Samori about resigning with his hometown team and loyalty. Twins slugger Jim Thome who is 11th on the all-time career homerun list talks about playing in the City of Cleveland as Thome spent the first 12 years of his career with the Cleveland Indians.

Are 2day's NBA Stars Scared to Speak?

Samori Benjamin — Thu, 06 May 2010 18:39:48 GMT

On May 5th the Phoenix Suns wore Los Suns across their chest during game 2 of their second round series against the San Antonio Spurs. The fashion change was done all in part to support the Hispanic community of Arizona who have become subject to racial profiling due to a recent immigration Law passed in Arizona. The political statement by the Phoenix Suns is something we rarely see in Sports. Samori Benjamin goes around the NBA to find out why today’s athletes hardly ever speak out on the real game of life, political and social change.

Stunner In Cleveland

Samori Benjamin — Tue, 04 May 2010 08:03:05 GMT

On the Night Lebron James received the NBA Most Valuable Player trophy from NBA commissioner David Stern for the second consecutive year, the Boston Celtics went into Cleveland and beat the Cavaliers in blowout fashion. Boston head coach Doc Rivers speaks with Samori Benjamin about first year Celtic Rasheed Wallace who scored 17 points in 18 minutes, and Celtics swingman Tony Allen speaks with Samori about the science of guarding Lebron.

Dwayne Wade Exclusive: Inisde His Thinking On the Summer of 2010

Samori Benjamin — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 10:05:23 GMT

On April 11th Dwayne Wade and the Miami Heat came to New York City and Madison Square to face the New York Knicks less than a week before the NBA playoffs began. Wade will be a free agent at season’s end and it is no secret that the New York Knicks, who will have more money available than any other team to spend on free agents this summer, will pursuit Wade and Lebron James heavily. After Wade’s Heat bested the Knicks at the Garden Wade spoke with Wbai Sports along with a large group of New York media who eagerly asked D-Wade about his prospects for the summer of 2010. Wbai Sports also speaks with Miami Herald sports columnist and ESPN sports reporters’ Israel Gutierrez, and we also speak with former Knick and current Miami Heat Quentin Richardson about the thinking of his Chicago homeboy Dwayne Wade.

Nate 'The Great' Returns to the Garden

Samori Benjamin — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:58:13 GMT

On April 6th longtime Madison square garden favorite Nate Robinson made his return to the garden with the Boston Celtics nearly six weeks after he was traded from the Knicks. Samori Benjamin speaks with Robinson and the Celtics about his new days in green and his impact on the Celtics.

The Tracy McGrady Story

Samori Benjamin — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:33:31 GMT

On March 21st the new superstar of the New York Knicks, Tracy McGrady, faced off against his former team the Houston Rockets at Madison Sqaure Garden. Also in the building were former Knicks Jared Jefferies and Jordan Hill who the Knicks traded to Houston in return for McGrady. All three men played big roles in the game. Tracy McGrady speaks with the New York media after the game and Houston Chronicle Rockets beat writer John Fagan speaks with wbai sports about the Tracy McGrady story in Houston. Jordan Hill also speaks with Wbai Sports after he played the entire fourth quarter and scored a season and career high in points.

Crawford Returns Before He Steps In Playoffs For First Time in 10 Year Career

Samori Benjamin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:50:38 GMT

Former New York Knicks guard Jamal Crawford is now in his 10th NBA season and has never played in the playoffs. In fact Crawford is the player in the NBA who has played in the most games without stepping foot into the playoffs. That streak will end in one month when he makes the playoffs with the Atlanta Hawks. Crawford returned to his former home Madison Square Garden on March 8th where he played for four and a half seasons. He spoke with WBAI Sports about the subject and we also speak with teammate s Joe Johnson and Marvin Williams about Crawford. We also speak with Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Woodson about Crawford. Crawford is from Seattle, Washington and so is Marvin Williams who is six years Crawford’s Junior. Williams talks about growing up watching Crawford and how Crawford paved the way for other ball players out of Seattle. And Joe Johnson who will be one the top free agents on the market this summer tells us whether he believes players around the NBA find New York City and Madison Square Garden as an attractive place to play.

Marv Albert Watches Beloved Knicks Fall To NBA's Worse At The Garden

Samori Benjamin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:44:32 GMT

On Saturday March 6th the New York Knicks lost at home by 20 points to the 7-55 cross river rival New Jersey Nets. In the building was legendary Knicks play by play broadcaster Marv Albert who was behind the Mic for the only two championships in franchise history in 1970 and 1973. Albert is no longer the play by play man with the Knicks and is calling games for the New Jersey Nets. Albert speaks with Samori Benjamin after the Ugly Knicks loss and talks about the current state of the Knick and their prospects of signing Lebron James this summer. Albert also speaks about the Nets move to Newark next season, their eventual move to Brooklyn in 2012-2013 and the influence Jay-z has on the franchise and potential free agents. Kenyon Dooling, Tracy Mcgrady and Brook Lopez are also in this report.

Bill Walker Shines and Highschool teammate Mayo speaks about Him

Samori Benjamin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:18:09 GMT

On March 3rh new Knick Bill Walker made his first career start and finished the game with a career high 22 points. Bill Walker's high school teammate O.J. Mayo speaks with wbai sports about Walker.

At The Mercy Of The King

Samori Benjamin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:18:49 GMT

Knicks face Lebron James and Cleveland Cavaliers four months until the day when they will be able to offer Bron-Bron the world.

Rudy Gay Speaks with Wbai Sports

Samori Benjamin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:46:53 GMT

Rudy speaks about how the historically bad Memphis Grizzles were able to have a winning season despite beginning the season 1-8.

O.J. Mayo Speaks With wbai Sports

Samori Benjamin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:40:32 GMT

O.J. Mayo of the Memphis Grizzles speaks with Samori Benjamin the winning season his Memphis Grizzles are having, the leadership of Zach Randolph, Marc Gasol, former high school teammate Bill Walker who is now a Knick, and much more.

Grizzled Leader

Samori Benjamin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:30:36 GMT

Memphis Grizzles point guard Mike Conley speaks with Samori Benjamin about his team's February 27th win over the Knicks, competing with Allen Iverson early in the season, his early struggles in the NBA, the leadership of Zach Randolph, and his good friend Greg Oden.

Z-Bo's Dominance in his The Garden Return

Samori Benjamin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:04:23 GMT

On February 27th former Knicks power forward Zach Randolph returned to Madison Square Garden to face the Knicks. Randolph made his first all-star team this season and is one of just three players in the NBA who are averaging 20 points and 10 rebounds a game. In his garden return Randolph scored 31 points and pulled down 25 rebounds.

What A Night (Mcgrady and Durant Debut At the Garden)

Samori Benjamin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:14:39 GMT

Saturday Night two stars Tracy Mcgrady and Kevin Durant both made their season debuts at Madison Square Garden. I spoke with both guys before and after the game and the three of us discovered a nice connection. You have to listen to see what I mean. For this report I also speak with new Knick Eddie House, Al Harrington, Knicks fans inside the garden and New York Post Knicks beat writer Marc Berman. This is a good one, enjoy.

Knicks get ready to face Nate The Great

Samori Benjamin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:28:19 GMT

New York Knicks speak with Samori Benjamin about facing their former teammate Nate "The Great" Robinson

Meet The New Knick Eddie House

Samori Benjamin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:18:54 GMT

Former Boston Celtic and new New York knick Eddie House speaks with Samori Benjamin.

What A Night (Mcgrady and Durant Debut At the Garden)

Samori Benjamin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:30:16 GMT

Knicks' Al Harringon Speaks the Truth about Nate the Great

Samori Benjamin — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:47:09 GMT

Al Harrington speaks with wbai sports about the Nate Robinson trade and tells us what kind of teammate he was.

Knicks season Ticketholder Voices his hurt over the Nate Robinson Trade

Samori Benjamin — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:25:14 GMT

Knicks season ticket holder Chris King is devastated over the Nate Robinson trade at Mcgrady's debut game.

Tracy Mcgrady Speaks To New York media after his Knicks Debut

Samori Benjamin — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:25:15 GMT

Tracy Mcgrady Speaks after his first game with the Knicks. A great 121-118 overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and their superstar Kevin Durant

Fresh As a Rose

Samori Benjamin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:59:55 GMT

2008 NBA first round draft pick and NBA rookie of the year Derrick Rose speaks with wbai sports about his rookie season, his ankle injury early in the season which caused him and his Chicago Bulls team to get off to a slow start, how he elevates the level of everyone around him, Ben Gordon leaving the bulls, the trade of John Wall at the trade deadline, and his former head coach John Calipari and Calipari’s next prodigy John Wall.

Inside the 2009-2010 New York Knicks At The ALL-Star Break

Samori Benjamin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:22:57 GMT

wbai sports goes inside the Knicks locker room to discuss the first half of the Knicks 2009-2010 season and the upcoming highly antipated summer of 2010. Amsterdam News Knicks beat writer Jamie Harris gets down with us for this report as well

Lakers' Shannon Brown speaks with wbai sports before 2010 dunk contest

Samori Benjamin — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:43:58 GMT

Shannon Brown of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks with wbai sports about the 2010 dunk contest which he is competing in against the New York Knicks Nate Robinson.

Wilson Chandler Discusses first half

Samori Benjamin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:59:55 GMT

Knicks 3rd year swingman Wlson Chandler speaks with wbai sports about the first half of the basketball season.

Knicks Number One Pick Discusses First Half Of Season

Samori Benjamin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:38:45 GMT

Samori Benjamin speaks with Knicks lottery pick, Jordan Hill, about the first half of the season.

Running With the Point

Samori Benjamin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:13:33 GMT

Knicks point guard Chris Duhon speaks with Wbai Sports about first half the season.

Knicks' Johnathan Bender speaks about Team's First Half

Samori Benjamin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:52:21 GMT

Knicks swigman Johnathan Bender speaks with wbai sports about first half of the Knicks season.

Amsterdam News' Knicks Beat Writter Jamie Harris speaks

Samori Benjamin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:35:09 GMT

Amsterdam News' beat writer Jamie Harris speaks with Wbai sports.

New Orleans Wins Super Bowl XLIV

Samori Benjamin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:56:11 GMT

Report on New Orleans' Super XLIV Victory

The Young Buck Makes His Garden Debut

Samori Benjamin — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:34:47 GMT

Last June the New York Knicks who are in desperate need of a point guard passed up on drafting future superstar point guard Brandon Jennings in the NBA draft. Jennings made it clear before the draft that he wanted to play for the Knicks and when they did not select him he went public with his disappointment. On Friday night February 5th Jennings made his Madison Square Garden debut against the Knicks and he spoke with Samori Benjamin and Wbai Sports. Scott Skiles, Jordan Hill, Nate Robinson, and others speak with wbaisports as well about the Young Buck’s Debut on Broadway.

Mase and Me at it Again

Samori Benjamin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:29:57 GMT

Listen as I spend a few minutes with an old friend. Caught up with him @ Madison Square Garden after the Knicks played Golden State earlier this season and the big homie came to see one of his former Knick coaches, Don Nelson...

Uncovering the Gilbert Arenas Situaton

Samori Benjamin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:29:28 GMT

On February 3rd Washington Wizards beat writer Michael Lee of the Washington Post spoke with Wbai Sports about the Gilbert Arenas situation.

One Step Away From Super Sunday

Samori Benjamin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:06:03 GMT

Full Recap Of Jets' 17-14 win over San Diego Chargers which moves them one game closer to the Super Bowl.

Spaniard On Point

Samori Benjamin — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 09:53:37 GMT

Toronto Raptors point guard Jose Calderon is from Spain and speaks with Samori Benjamin about his journey from Spain to the NBA.

Demar Derozen Speaks About Dunk-Off

Samori Benjamin — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:48:14 GMT

Last Night Toronto Raptors rookie Demar Derozen was chosen to participate in a dunk-In against L.A. Clippers 2nd year guard Eric Gordon during halftime of the Rookie-Sophomore game during All-star weekend. The winner will be awarded the 4th and final spot in the NBA dunk contest later that night. Derozen spoke with Samori Benjamin the day he got the news as his Toronto Raptors came into Madison Square Garden. Derozen also speaks about his memories of the dunk contest, the possibility of Lebron James entering the contest, the troubles his former school USC is having now, his on court basketball relationship with Lil Romeo and much more.

Haiti's Lone NBA player Speaks with Samori

Samori Benjamin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:35:34 GMT

Full report on the New York Knicks' 93-92 win over the Philadelphia 76'ers on January 13th. The game was played one day after the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Philadelphia center Samuel Dalembert is the only Haitian player in the NBA and he speaks with Samori Benjamin.

Brotherly Love

Samori Benjamin — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:32:14 GMT

Knicks rookie Marcus Landry speaks with Samori Benjamin about his rookie season with the Knicks and his January 9th match-up against his older brother Carl Landry who is averaging 16.9 points per game

Jared Jefferies Speaks after win over Bobcats

Samori Benjamin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:13:57 GMT

Samori Benjamin interviews Jared Jefferies after Knicks win another game at Madison Square Garden against the Charlotte Bobcats on January 7th.

Stephen Jackson Speaks after Knicks defeat Charlotte

Samori Benjamin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:33:27 GMT

I wanted to talk with Stephen Jackson about the Gilbert Arenas situation and the culture of the NBA. But one of Charlotte's P.R. guys wouldn't let me. So I was forced to simply ask him about his current team the Charlotte Bobcats and last night's game in which the Knicks beat Charlotte 97-93

Guns and Basketball in the Nation's capital

Samori Benjamin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:18:43 GMT

Gilbert Arenas speaks with the media on January 5th after win over Philadelphia. Arenas speaks about the Gun mess he has gotten himself in.

Running With the Point

Samori Benjamin — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:43:02 GMT

New York Knicks point guard Chris Duhon speaks with Samori Benjamin after 43 point win over Pacers January 3rd.

Johnathan Bender Speaks after win over Pacers

Samori Benjamin — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 20:22:41 GMT

Knicks seven footer Johnathan Bender speaks with Samori Benjamin after Knicks blowout Pacers.

Wilson Chandler Speaks after 43 Points Win

Samori Benjamin — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 20:01:44 GMT

Wilson Chandler Speaks with Samori Benjamin after Knicks beat Pacers by 43 points Jan. 3rd.

Best Of 2009: Yankees win the 2009 World Series

Samori Benjamin — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:57:00 GMT

Inside the New York Yankees 2009 World Series winning locker room. Samori Benjamin speaks with Robinson Cano, Eric Hinske, A.J. Burnett, Jose Molina, Nick Swisher, Ramiro Pena, and Tony Pena.

Yankees win ALCS Postgame and go to the World Series

Samori Benjamin — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:34:30 GMT

Inside the 2009 New York Yankees American League Championship clinching clubhouse.. They going to the World Series!!!

Best of 2009: World Series Game 3

Samori Benjamin — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:30:06 GMT

Samori Benjamin's report on Game 3 of the 2009 world series which took place on Halloween night.

One and Only

Samori Benjamin — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:05:18 GMT

On September 16th the Yankees continued their strong push towards the postseason as they bested the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4. Toronto manager Cito Gaston who is the only African-American manager to win a world series, who was also forced to sit out of baseball for over decade spoke with Samori Benjamin.

Michael Beasley Speaks with Samori

Samori Benjamin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:07:15 GMT

2008 #2 overall selection in the NBA Draft Michael Beasley speaks with Samori Benjamin about a rookie season where he was pretty much the only lottery pick who did not get the OPPURTUNITY to start a season ago. B-Easy also talks about his game, where his Miami are now, and his plans for future stardom in the NBA.

Miami Heat's Udonis Haslem Speaks after Win over Knicks

Samori Benjamin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 16:31:22 GMT

Miami power forward Udonis Haslem speaks with Samori following Miami's 93-87 Christmas Day win over the Knicks.

Lee Speaks after 93-87 loss to Miami

Samori Benjamin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 16:04:25 GMT

David Lee Speaks with Samori after 93-87 loss to Miami on Christmas Day.

Johnathan Bender

Samori Benjamin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:42:29 GMT

New Knick Jonathan Bender was a first round draft pick out of high school in 1999. He had to retire from the NBA in 2005 because of damaged knees. Bender sat out from the NBA until two weeks ago when he was signed by the Knicks for the remainder of the season. The seven foot 28 year old speaks with Samori Benjamin following Knicks 93-87 loss to the New York Knicks on Christmas day.

Q-Rich Back At The Garden

Samori Benjamin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:09:28 GMT

Quentin Richardson played for the Knicks for four seasons before he was traded away last summer. Q-Rich was traded from the Knicks to Memphis, to the L.A. Clippers, then to Minnesota and then was finally traded again to the Miami Heat where he currently plays. Richardson talks about that experience as well as his four years with the Knicks, he speaks on the Nate Robinson banishment , where he’s currently at now and much more. Do not miss this.

Best Stories of 2009: Champions No More

Samori Benjamin — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:27:10 GMT

The New York Giants are knocked out of the playoffs at home in their first playoff game of 2009 as their attempt to repeat as Super Bowl champions was denied.

Jared Jefferies Speaks

Samori Benjamin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 02:12:08 GMT

Knicks Big man Jared Jefferies speaks with Samori Benjamin after Knicks beat Bulls 88-81 for their 3rd straight win overall and 7th straight win at Madison Square Garden.

Larry Hughes Speaks with Samori after Knicks win 7th straight at Home

Samori Benjamin — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:09:15 GMT

Knicks guard Larry Hughes speaks with Samori Benjamin after Knicks win third straight game and 7th straight at home with an 88-81 win over the Chicago Bulls on December 22nd..

Running With the Point

Samori Benjamin — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:38:34 GMT

New York Knicks point guard Chris Duhon speaks with Samori Benjamin after their 7th straight win at home, an 88-81 win over the Chicago Bulls.

Darko Unleashed

Samori Benjamin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:57:06 GMT

Have any of you ever heard this man speak before? Let alone do an interview? This absolutely is one of the wildest interviews I’ve ever done. NO LIE… Darko Milicic must have cursed about 30 times during the interview, I’ve never had an athlete do this before. He’s bitter about his NBA experience thus far folks after being chosen in 2003 in the NBA draft over players like Carmelo Anthony and Dwayne Wade. Darko was born in Novi Sad, Serbia, Yugoslavia and became a child prodigy in Europe in Hoops. NBA scouts scouted him from an early age and at the ripe age of 17 he was drafted by the Detroit Pistons 2nd overall in the 2003 NBA draft, the same draft as Lebron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh and Dwayne Wade. Ultimately Milicic who has averaged just 5.4 points and four rebounds over his seven year career has been looked at as a complete bust by all basketball observers. In Darko’s defense however he has was never given a serious opportunity to prove himself and play. After being chosen number two overall in 2003 then Detroit head coach Larry Brown left him sitting at the end of the bench all season long which is where he stayed until he was eventually traded to the Orlando Magic after two and a half seasons in Detroit. Since then Darko has moved on to Memphis and now the New York Knicks. Since leaving Detroit Milicic has gotten a little more playing time in his other spots but still hasn’t found a team willing to give him a whole lot of minutes and now this season in New York he has hardly played in any games. Darko Milicic talks to me about this and more in an interesting interview.

Eagles KO Giants in Battle For First Place

Samori Benjamin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:16:58 GMT

Recap of December 13th Philadelphia Eagles New York Giants match-up for first place of the NFC East division.

Samori Benjamin and Bobby Ciafardini Blog Talk Radio.: 4TH and goal

Samori Benjamin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:47:09 GMT

Samori Benjamin and Bobby Ciafardini recap week 13, preview week 14, speak with New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora and New York Jets running back Thomas Jones as we get ready for a critical week 14 in the National Football League.

Meet The Newest Member of Your New York Yankees (Report)

Samori Benjamin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:06:01 GMT

I challenge anyone to find a story in the New York media on the Granderson trade as interesting as this one!

Meet the Newest New York Yankee (Entire Interview)

Samori Benjamin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:30:04 GMT

Center fielder Curtis Granderson has played his entire career with the Detroit Tigers and made his first all-star team in 2009. Granderson spoke with Samori Benjamin during the summer for his project on the decline of African-American ball players in major league baseball.

Roy Speaks on Oden Disaster

Samori Benjamin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:16:30 GMT

Following the Portland Trailblazers' 93-84 loss to the New York Knicks on December 7th Portland all-star Brandon Roy talks about the second season ending knee injury to their center Greg Oden the number one overall pick in the NBA Draft in 2007.

Eddy Curry Ready To Go

Samori Benjamin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:56:27 GMT

Knicks center Eddy Curry speaks with Samori following Knicks win over Portlant on December 7th. Curry did not play due to a sore knee that has bothered him the last couple of weeks, but he tells Samori he feels good and is ready to play.

Knicks Point guard Chris Duhon Speaks after win over Blazers

Samori Benjamin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:41:00 GMT

On December 7th the Knicks beat the Portland Trailblazers at the Garden and afterward Chris Duhon speaks with Samori about the team's three game win streak and what they have to do to keep it going.

Big Game For Big Blu Against the Boys'

Samori Benjamin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:51:57 GMT

The New York Giants come up with a BIG 31-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys on December 6th 2009. Plus the rest of the NFL action in week 13.

Danillo Galinari Speaks

Samori Benjamin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:11:23 GMT

Danillo Gallinari speaks with Samori Benjamin on December 6th and answers the question of whether or not he is ready to be the team's franchise player.

Skip To My Lou Speaks with Samori

Samori Benjamin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:47:35 GMT

New York City playground legend Rafer Alston speaks with Samori about his playing in the NBA Finals last season, now playing close to home but for the worse to in the NBA, playing for both Van Gundy brothers, and his NBA Finals experience last June.

Chris Douglass Roberts Speaks with Samori

Samori Benjamin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:32:30 GMT

New Jersey Nets swingman Chris Douglass Roberts speaks with Samori Benjamin before matchup with Knicks on December 6th.

Nets center Brook Lopez Speaks with Samori

Samori Benjamin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:14:55 GMT

New Jersey Nets center Brook Lopez speaks with Samori Benjamin about ballin’ with the Knicks, playing on a team that started the season 0-18, playing basketball at Stanford Univeristy with his twin brother Robin, academics at Stanford and much more.

Nets guard Courtney Lee Speaks with Samori

Samori Benjamin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:55:19 GMT

New Jersey Nets guard Courtney Lee speaks with Samori Benjamin about his rookie season with the Orlando Magic a year ago where he started on a team which made it all the way to the NBA Finals where they fell to the L.A. Lakers in five games. Lee tells us how it’s been this season playing for a team that began the season 0-18 and set the mark for the worse start in NBA history. His basketball development, playing ball at western Kentucky while earning his degree and much more.

Nets Guard Courtney Lee Speaks With Samori

Samori Benjamin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:42:53 GMT

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Knicks Rout Suns at Garden

Samori Benjamin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:23:36 GMT

New York Knicks beat first place Phoenix Suns in a rout on December 1st 2009.

Wilson Chandler Speaks with Samori after 27 point rout over Suns

Samori Benjamin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:12:30 GMT

New York Knicks swingman Wilson Chandler speaks with Samori Benjamin after 126-99 win over Phoenix Suns at Madison Square Garden.

Isiah's 1st Lottery pick now a Rising Sun

Samori Benjamin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:57:57 GMT

Former New York Knicks forward and current Phoenix Sun Channing Frye sits down for a chat with Samori Benjamin following Phoenix’s 126-99 loss to the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on December 1st 2009.

Four Years After Katrina The Superdome Never Looked Better

Samori Benjamin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:24:46 GMT

On November 30th 2009 the New Orleans Saints made a big statement moving their season record to 11-0 as they knocked off Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in a Prime time match-up on Monday Night Football.

Rajon Rondo Speaks then Nearly Drops a Triple Double

Samori Benjamin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:39:32 GMT

Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo spoke with Samori Benjamin before Sunday's game and then took the Madison Square Garden court and nearly dropped a triple double in a 107-105 Boston Celtics victory.

Larry Hughes Speaks after overtime Loss to the Celtics

Samori Benjamin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:00:45 GMT

Larry Hughes speaks with Samori after heartbreaking los to the Celtics.

Duhon Speaks After Overtime Loss to Celtics

Samori Benjamin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:53:29 GMT

Chris Duhon speaks with Samori Benjamin on November 22nd 2009 after they lose to Celtics in overtime.

French Warrior

Samori Benjamin — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:45:36 GMT

Ronny Turiaf was raised in France and is playing in his 5th season in the NBA. After leaving Gonzaga University and before starting his NBA career Turiaf had to have a six-hour open heart operation after being diagnosed with an enlarged aortic root. Turiaf recovered to bring his high energy style of play to the L.A. Lakers where he played alongside Kobe Bryant. Turiaf’s last season with L.A. was two seasons ago when they lost in the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics. Last season Turiaf signed with the Golden State Warriors as a free agent because they offered him more money and he had to watch on television like the rest of us the Lakers win the NBA Finals. He tells us what that experience was like, as well as the strong relationship he built with Kobe Bryant while in Los Angeles, the development of the French National basketball team, playing the mentor role in Golden State, his days in Laker Land and more.

Jack Interview 2

Samori Benjamin — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:19:59 GMT

Stephen Jackson has had a bit of a controversial career over his ten year NBA career. He was involved in the Detroit melee at the palace of Auburn Hills in November 2004 when his Indiana Pacers and Ron Artest got into it with the Detroit Pistons and the Detroit fans. Jackson ran into the stands to help teammate Ron Artest that night and was suspended 30 games for his actions by NBA commissioner David Stern. Jackson won a NBA championship before that however in 2002 with the San Antonio Spurs. Jackson currently is frustrated being on his current team the Golden State Warriors and has tried everything within his power to get traded during the early season. I didn’t ask him about his quest to get off the Golden State Warriors because at the time I was interviewing him he was around a few of his teammates so I didn’t want to put him on the spot like that. I ended up asking him some questions just to fill time. However , when he answers my question it’s clear that he would love to play his home games at Madison Square Garden.

Stephen Jackson Interview 1

Samori Benjamin — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:44:50 GMT

Last June, the talent starved New York Knicks with the eigth overall pick in the NBA Draft decided to select 6-10 forward Jordan Hill out of the University of Arizona. Hill was an unknown to New Yorkers and was not treated kindly by the Knick faithful inside the WaMu theatre at Madison Square Garden on draft night. As the 2009-2010 NBA season is a litte over 2weeks underway and Brandon Jennings who the Knicks passed up on is averaging 20.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.2 Assists while Hill has not started a game and has barely seen any minutes. On Friday Night against the Golden State Warriors Jordan Surprisingly got the start to begin the secind half by head coach Mike D'Antoni and proceeded to score eight quick points in the 3rd quarter. Hill spoke with me after the game. Listen to why he says it's tough to not be playing many minutes why he's playing with a chip on his shoulder, he tells us what his GAME is, what it's like playing on the elite level of the NBA, and how much he enjoys playing at the World's Most Famous Arena.