RIP John Andariese

KNIXFAN_83 · Post #1 » by **KNIXFAN_83** » Tue Mar 14, 2017 1:53 am

Definitely a big part of my childhood. First class all the way. Had unbelievable chemistry with Marv back in the day. Peace OG.

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F N 11 · Post #2 » by **F N 11** » Tue Mar 14, 2017 1:56 am

Damn RIP. Sad day for knick fans.

Post #3 » by **Deeeez Knicks** » Tue Mar 14, 2017 1:59 am

Very sad. Him and Marv were so great together. It was like a podcast within a game before podcasts were around. RIP Johnny Hoops

Post #4 » by **Clyde Frazier** » Tue Mar 14, 2017 2:04 am

Pretty much holding back the tears right now. Learned so much from him growing up. A true all time great on the call. RIP, Johnny Hoops.

BeagleBoss · Post #5 » by **BeagleBoss** » Tue Mar 14, 2017 2:19 am

So much love for Johnny Hoops! Met him a few times and he was always so friendly. Hopefully the Garden does something special cause he is a legend!!

EnigmatiC · Post #6 » by **EnigmatiC** » Tue Mar 14, 2017 2:21 am

wow very sad indeed. this man was a garden LEGEND! prayers go out to his friends and family. RIP Johnny Hoops.

runnyc · Post #7 » by **runnyc** » Tue Mar 14, 2017 2:26 am

RIP Johnny Hoops.

swisscheeseD · Post #8 » by **swisscheeseD** » Tue Mar 14, 2017 2:36 am

Sad day in Knicksland. Class personified. Rest easy Johnny Hoops.

Fury · Post #9 » by **Fury** » Tue Mar 14, 2017 2:55 am

Seemed like a great dude and will always be part of the Knicks. Said hey to him at the garden once passing by him and he was like "hey!" Will be missed RIP

Knick4Real · Post #10 » by **Knick4Real** » Tue Mar 14, 2017 3:01 am

WOW this guy just knew basketball and really made you love the game through his analysis.

RIP Johnny Hoops... you will be missed!!

PornDoc · Post #11 » by **PornDoc** » Tue Mar 14, 2017 3:03 am

RIP Johnny Hoops. Thanks for being such a great part of my childhood.

adjacent2bench · Post #12 » by **adjacent2bench** » Tue Mar 14, 2017 3:04 am

Don't know him too well but I remember him watching the Knicks in the early to mid 2000s and listening somettimes on radio. Calm voice and always seemed to be smiling. Could tell he had love for his job, the Knicks, and obviously basketball.

RIP

Post #13 » by **Jeff Van Gully** » Tue Mar 14, 2017 3:12 am

damn. i met johnny hoops at smith and wollensky about 10 years ago. i geeked out. he was super nice about it. RIP.

i didn't have TV for good portions of my youth, and i used to listen to knicks broadcasts quite a bit.

captvict · Post #14 » by **captvict** » Tue Mar 14, 2017 3:27 am

Sad. He loved the Knicks. Never a bad word about anybody. Always supportive of the team. Prayers to the family. Great hoops man.

The KnicksFix · Post #15 » by **The KnicksFix** » Tue Mar 14, 2017 3:28 am

didnt have msg or cable growing up so i heard his voice on the radio along with gus... sad day

battabing10 · Post #16 » by **battabing10** » Tue Mar 14, 2017 3:40 am

BASIC FUNDAMENTALS MARV

God bless him!

Post #17 » by **duetta** » Tue Mar 14, 2017 3:46 am

So sorry to hear this. He was a integral part of my Knick experience. He was a Fordham guy as well (my Alma mater).

From the news story, it appears that he had been suffering from dementia, which is a horrible way to go.

My sympathies to his family and friends.

Post #18 » by **Capn'O** » Tue Mar 14, 2017 3:48 am

RIP Johnny Hoops :cry:

funny - a lot of folks remember him as a radio personality but earlier he was the TV color guy before he and Clyde switched places. They'd do the halftime highlights summary together and at the end he would always tell Clyde to "be good on the radio." Knicks have had a long stretch of being blessed with a great commentating team.

2010 · Post #19 » by **2010** » Tue Mar 14, 2017 3:53 am

I grew up on Johnny Hoops. Very soothing sound and I can still hear his voice. Gone but never forgotten. RIP to a person who personified the true Knicks experience.

Phish Tank · Post #20 » by **Phish Tank** » Tue Mar 14, 2017 3:59 am

we may not get a lot of things right on the basketball court, but at least we have a top notch broadcasting and radio team.

John Andariese was a legend for sure and many across the NBA have tried to emulate his hard work, passion, and respect for the game. He'll be truly missed.

RIP