By Gary Martin
Gary B. Martin is an illustrator and animator who has lived on the Upper West Side for more than 30 years. His illustrations appear in the Rag on Sundays, chronicling life in the neighborhood, New York City, and the Universe. See them all here. For a broader range of Gary’s work, including animations and other motion graphics, please visit www.martoons.com
Editor’s note: The above is an illustration of a popular meme.
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Didn’t I see you in the warehouse league games back in the mid 1970’s?
Ooof! If the Knicks put in Gary, that would be trouble — but it sure would be funny.
I don’t thing you’d fit in a clutch. Maybe a duffel bag.
Go Knicks. Feel so much more confident now that I know you are available to sub in. 🏀🏀
I envy your ego! LOL
Awwww that’s cute (I didn’t know they were looking for a new mascot 😉 ) but if they were it should be GARY!!!
“2-0 on the court, ready for the scrimmage! Go Gary if needed 🏀
Gary, believe it or not so am I! Ready to play at a moment’s notice!
Go Gary! Take us in for the win!
GO KNICKS!
Fingers crossed for a shutout! GO KNICKS!
I think they could still win:)
This team is so good and plays such beautiful team basketball that I’m sure Mike Brown would figure something out.
Let’s Go Knicks!! I’ve been waiting my whole life for this.
Gary-you will always be my clutch player! ❤️
I would have your phone on you 24/7 waiting for the call!
I can see you limping out like Willis Reed!
It’s time, Gary. Suit up!
Go Knicks! (Sports-themed Martoons!!)