Atticus O'Brien-Pappalardo

Atticus O'Brien-Pappalardo

Joined: Apr 17, 2025

Atticus Pappalardo has been a Senior Contributor at Daily Knicks since April of 2025. He has previously contributed to Knicks Film School, Heavy.com, and worked as a lead analyst for a scouting company (Scout Central). With a background in data analytics and journalism, he loves to tell stories through numbers. His visualizations have been featured in The Athletic and can be found on Twitter/X @AOP_NBA. In his free time, he enjoys running, watching movies, and reading.

Chicago Bulls v New York Knicks

The Knicks needed a hero and their star showed up when it mattered most

New York Knicks v Indiana Pacers - Game Three

The Knicks can’t move forward until they start getting back

New York Knicks v Cleveland Cavaliers

The Knicks are in trouble, and their fate rests on the man who put them there

Indiana Pacers v New York Knicks - Game Two

The Knicks’ fate may rest on one superstar’s uncertain status

May 10, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guards Miles McBride (2) and Jalen Brunson (11) sit on the bench in the closing minute of the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics during game three of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Thibs might be holding back the one player who can slow Haliburton

May 27, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) walks off court after fouling out during the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers in game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The Knicks’ identity crisis could haunt them past just this playoff run

May 1, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) talks to center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) in the second half against the Detroit Pistons during game six of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

The Knicks roster looks flawed, but the reason why is complicated

Cleveland Cavaliers v New York Knicks

The Knicks miscast a key player — and it’s showing at the worst time

New York Knicks v Indiana Pacers - Game Four

What’s haunted the Knicks all series might’ve just ended their title hopes

Indiana Pacers v New York Knicks - Game Two

What used to be an advantage is vanishing — and the Knicks could benefit

New York Knicks v Brooklyn Nets

Former Knicks star gets brutally honest about what it’s really like in New York

Indiana Pacers v New York Knicks - Game Two

The Knicks' future in this series depends on one player being better

New York Knicks v Boston Celtics - Game Five

One player just gave a masterclass in what playoff leadership really means

New York Knicks v Indiana Pacers - Game Three

The Knicks clamped down late — and it saved their season

May 25, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers during game three of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The Knicks just made NBA history and now they need to make it again

Mar 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates a series of plays that extended their lead over the Orlando Magic late in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

The Timberwolves just showed why Knicks fans shouldn’t give up yet