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If the Knicks Need Me, I’m Ready!

June 7, 2026 | 8:36 AM
in ABSURDITY, ART, COLUMNS
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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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6 Comments
Sharon
Sharon
1 hour ago

Didn’t I see you in the warehouse league games back in the mid 1970’s?

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Auntie Em
Auntie Em
1 hour ago

Ooof! If the Knicks put in Gary, that would be trouble — but it sure would be funny.

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Cindy
Cindy
1 hour ago

Go Knicks. Feel so much more confident now that I know you are available to sub in. 🏀🏀

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Pat Hogan
Pat Hogan
44 minutes ago

I envy your ego! LOL

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Laurie K
Laurie K
43 minutes ago

Awwww that’s cute (I didn’t know they were looking for a new mascot 😉 ) but if they were it should be GARY!!!

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Ginny
Ginny
40 minutes ago

“2-0 on the court, ready for the scrimmage! Go Gary if needed 🏀

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