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NBA Playoffs 2025

Knicks vs Pacers Game 1 Highlights

Overtime Pacers 138 Knicks 135

2025 NBA Eastern Conference Finals

May 21, 2025 Game 1

The last time the New York Knicks made the Eastern Conference Finals was in 2000. They played against the Indiana Pacers in that series. The Pacers won the series, 4 games to 2, and advanced to the NBA Finals.


Knicks vs. Pacers Eastern Conference finals schedule


  • Game 1 at New York on Wednesday. (8 p.m. ET (TNT). 
  • Game 2 at New York on Friday. (8 p.m. ET (TNT). 
  • Game 3 at Indiana on Sunday. (8 p.m. ET (TNT). 
  • Game 4 at Indiana on May 27. (8 p.m. ET (TNT). 
  • Game 5 at New York on May 29 (if necessary) - (8 p.m. ET (TNT). 
  • Game 6 at Indiana on May 31 (if necessary) - (8 p.m. ET (TNT). 
  • Game 7 at New York on June 2 (if necessary) - (8 p.m. ET (TNT). 

2025 NBA WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS

May 20, 2025 Game 1

The 2025 NBA Western Conference Finals will feature the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves. The series is scheduled to begin Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Game 1 will take place at the Thunder's home court. 




Brooke Thompson is playing AAU Volleyball

Brooke is playing more and more...

Our family member Brooke Thompson is taking volleyball very seriously as she hopes to obtain a scholarship to college in two years. Only a sophomore, she's playing better competition outside of her school. Click here to see her in action. Way to go Brooke!

MCSYD - Sports

What is MCSYD Sports? Sports that family members play and sports we love to watch

shown in the picture above is cousin William Squires when he was part of Roller Derby in Pennsylvania


Within the MCSYD family, sports have always been a part of us. However, our family website has had no representation of the sports that our family members participate in now or the past, 


Most of us grew up in New York and followed most of the professional teams there. Some of us now live in other cities or states and keep up with the teams where we live now. Some of us still love the teams we grew up with regardless of where we live now.


I am going to try and post all family members who are active in organized sports through school or private organizations. 


Family may have started rivalries between members when their respective teams play each other. On this page I hope to recognize all teams and sports that our members enjoy following throughout our calendar year.

28 Highest Paid College Athletes – 2024

The highest paid college athletes—Bronny James, Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark—are already celebrities in their own right. They’ve captured the attention of the sports world by shattering records at the college level. They’ve amassed huge social media followings. And they’ve become objects of imagination, speculation, and hope as they consider going pro. Scroll down for the highest paid NIL athletes (mostly the highest paid college football and highest paid college basketball players).


1) Shedeur Sanders, Colorado – $4.7 million

2) Bronny James, USC – $4.5 million

3) Livvy Dunne, LSU – $3.7 million

4) Caitlin Clark, Iowa – $3.1 million

5) Arch Manning, Texas – $2.8 million

6) Caleb Williams, USC – $2.6 million

7) Travis Hunter, Colorado – $2.4 million

8) Quinn Ewers, Texas – $1.9 million

9) Angel Reese, LSU – $1.8 million

10) Jalen Milroe, Alabama – $1.6 million

11) Drake Maye, North Carolina – $1.5 million

12) Carson Beck, Georgia – $1.5 million

13) Evan Stewart, Oregon – $1.4 million

14) Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss – $1.4 million

15) Jared McCain, Duke – $1.4 million

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Webmaster Still Playing Tennis @72

Pictured above is your webmaster wearing his hat backwards taking a group photo with his tennis friends in Houston, Texas. Standing from the left: Your webmaster, Ali, Ram, Nacho, Mac, and Saheed. 

Squatting from the left: Rob, Joe, Little Luis (Champ), and Errol. Ages range from 26-72. Your webmaster is 72. Average age is about 35 years. Saheed is the biggest hitter and best player as he hails from Nigeria. My physical exercise regiment over many many years has allowed me to compete against these men. Most important thing, we are all great friends.

Brooke Thompson volleyball player

Brooke is the granddaughter of your webmaster. She is a sophmore playing on the varsity volleyball team at her high school in Upper Marlboro, MD. Her hopes are to win a volleyball scholarship to some college or university that will allow her to increase her skills, possibly make an olympic team, and of course get a college degree.


See Brooke in action. Click here.

Where will Coach Prime be at for the 2025 season?

Where will Coach Prime be at for the 2025 season?


Deion Sanders is expected to remain at the University of Colorado for the next season: 

  • No plans to leave: Sanders has said he has no plans to leave Colorado for another university or the NFL. He has said he's happy where he is and that he loves it there. 
  • Focused on winning: Sanders' focus is on winning at Colorado and finishing the season strong. 
  • Building on the foundation: Sanders is committed to building on the foundation he has established at Colorado. 

However, there is still speculation about Sanders' future: 

  • Rumors of NFL interest: Rumors have linked Sanders to the Dallas Cowboys because of his history with the team. 
  • Sons' NFL prospects: Sanders' son, Shedeur, and star two-way player Travis Hunter, will both be heading to the NFL as top prospects after the current college football season. 
  • Paul Finebaum's prediction


Yes Pastor Bruce McLaurin Has Game!

Cousin Bruce and wife Gwen take picture of his golf outing in California.

Everyone knows that Michael Jordan plays golf and is very competitive at everything he does, and of course he gambles  heavenly on his golf game. Although the pastor of our family isn't going to gamble on his game, he's says adamantly that he can beat Jordan. Man I liked to see him take down Jordan, and then get Jordan's autograph.

Basketball

We Love Basketball

Basketball is a sport that our family has always enjoyed playing and of course watching. 


Personally, basketball has shaped so many aspects of my life. With the grace of God's goodness, he bestowed upon me the gift of natural athletic ability which allowed me to obtained a free college education through basketball. Basketball stayed with me during my tour of duty in Vietnam. For three months during basketball season, I was allowed to stay in the Republic of the Philippines to play basketball on the base team. I grew up idolizing our New York Knicks and Walt Frazier. 


However the Pro Game no longer interests me like it use too because the players are different, the game is different, and I think too much money for all the above mentioned has taken so much away from the game. Just my opinion. College hoops still remains as it was and probably much better as we see humble young athletes before they get to the Pros.

High School Basketball Player Your Webmaster

Yes, back in the day, my high school days were so much fun, especially for me being a high school basketball star. Everyone was very kind to me like they should be to all people whether they're noted or not. I loved those Friday's nights at our little gym on Long Island. 

My High School Basketball Coach Mr. Melville Beckel

Coaches can be so instrumental in not only the development of one's skills, but can be very influential in the development of one's personal, social, and emotional growth. Although my uncles were my father when my father died, coach Beckel was one too. Although he has passed, he's not forgotten and to this day, I still speak with his daughter in California. Good people they are!


Michael McLaurin

Michael Loves Sports

Michael has been playing sports for several years. He lives with his parents David and Lynnette Sparkman McLaurin in Meriden, CT

Michael playing basketball

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Michael playing baseball

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Michael playing baseball

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Michael playing basketball

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