About Justin Backer

Justin is a multi-team content creator for ESM. He is 21-years-old and a senior at Florida Atlantic University. Justin has covered the Knicks, Yankees, and Giants for ESM.

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Nick Saban, Giants, Alabama, LSU
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2024-07-24

Giants called upon legendary Alabama head coach for NFL Draft advice

The newest edition of “Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants” premiered Tuesday. Fans were given an inside look…
Jalen Duren, Knicks
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2024-07-23

Could the Knicks swing a deal for young Pistons center?

The New York Knicks are continuing their search for center depth following the departure of Isaiah Hartenstein. Internally, Jericho Sims…
NBA: Utah Jazz at New York Knicks
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2024-07-23

Knicks reportedly nearing a $10M extension with their head coach

Earlier this month, Jalen Brunson signed a contract extension to stay with the New York Knicks. Now, his head coach…
Aug 11, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Yoeli Childs (50) dribbles against New York Knicks guard Rokas Jokubaitis (0) during an NBA Summer League game at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
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2024-07-23

Knicks’ former promising 2nd round pick could be gone for good

Rokas Jokubaitis, the 34th overall pick by the New York Knicks in the 2021 NBA Draft, is reportedly close to…
NFL: Preseason-New York Jets at New York Giants
2024-07-21

Giants legend thinks job security claims for GM and head coach are ‘nonsense’

NFL analyst and former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber believes that any rumors surrounding the job security of…
Brian Burns, Giants
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2024-07-19

NFL execs name Giants’ new star pass-rusher top-10 at his position

The New York Giants made a splash acquisition this offseason when they swung a trade for Carolina Panthers star pass…
May 19, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) flexes his left hand during the third quarter of game seven of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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2024-07-18

Did Knicks’ superstar set a new contract precedent across the NBA?

In an unprecedented move, New York Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson took a hefty pay cut and signed a four-year, $156…
Dec 16, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) moves the ball against New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (5) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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2024-07-16

Could the Knicks double down at backup PG with a former MVP?

On Monday, the New York Knicks signed veteran guard Cameron Payne to a one-year deal for the veteran minimum. The…
Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll at the NY Giants NFL team held an organized team activity at their training facility in East Rutherford, NJ on Thursday May 30, 2024.
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2024-07-16

Would the Giants dare make the ‘bonkers’ decision to fire Brian Daboll in 2024-25?

There is a growing belief in NFL circles that New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll could potentially be on…
NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament South Regional-NC State vs Marquette, tyler kolek, knicks
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2024-07-14

Knicks’ solution to backup point guard situation could be emerging in Summer League

The New York Knicks tipped off their start to the 2024 NBA Summer League on Saturday. The team features an…