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Meet the Knicks’ secret weapon: The man behind their jaw-dropping 3-point eruption

Nypost · · 210 words · By Stefan Bondy
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As the Knicks were raining down 3-pointers at a record rate on Mother’s Day — a continuation of their juggernaut playoff offense for the last few weeks — Peter Patton could’ve been awarded the assist for what everybody understands as a relentless commitment…

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What happened

As the Knicks were raining down 3-pointers at a record rate on Mother’s Day — a continuation of their juggernaut playoff offense for the last few weeks — Peter Patton could’ve been awarded the assist for what everybody understands as a relentless commitment…

Why it matters

Patton, a 52-year-old former guard at DePaul, is the Knicks’ first shooting coach since Dave Hopla left in 2014.

Common ground

And before every game, he’s on the court — either with his hands folded near the sideline or serving as the passer — absorbing Knicks practice attempts as if studying for the bar exam.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/sports/meet-peter-patton-the-man-behind-knicks-jaw…

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Claim 1: “Dave Hopla left in 2014”
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The RealGM source explicitly states that David Hopla was an Assistant Coach for the New York Knicks from 2012-2013 to 2014-2015 and that he 'Resigned'.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Knicks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games at Madison Square Garden, an arena they sh…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Knicks
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web search NEUTRAL — 0:00 - 10:54: Dave gives us a glimpse into his new documentary "House of Hopla" and insight on his time as a professional player and coach10:54 - 18:06: We p...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3XoSCeNznA
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web search NEUTRAL — David Hopla. Current Team: Detroit Pistons.Assistant Coach. New York Knicks. From 2012-2013 (Hired) to 2014-2015 (Resigned).
https://basketball.realgm.com/staff/David-Hopla/Summary/1195
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Claim 2: “Patton, a 52-year-old former guard at DePaul, is the Knicks’ first shooting coach since Dave Hopla left in 2014.”
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The evidence provided for this claim consists of search results for 'Saint Peter the Apostle'. There is no mention of a shooting coach named Peter Patton or his history with DePaul and the Knicks.
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web search NEUTRAL — According to Christian tradition, Peter was crucified in Rome under Emperor Nero. The ancient Christian churches venerate Peter as a major saint and the founder of the Church of Antioch and the Church…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Peter
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web search NEUTRAL — Saint Peter the Apostle, one of the 12 disciples of Jesus Christ and, according to Roman Catholic tradition, the first pope. Peter, a Jewish fisherman, was called to be a disciple of Jesus at the begi…
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Peter-the-Apostle
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 29, 2025 · Peter’s courage and willingness to lead in uncertain times helped solidify the foundation of the early church. Apostle Peter was also empowered to perform remarkable miracles, demonstra…
https://biblestudytoolbox.com/bible-studies/bible-characters…
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Claim 3: “the Knicks were raining down 3-pointers at a record rate on Mother’s Day”
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The provided evidence for this claim includes a general Wikipedia snippet about the Knicks' history, an article about music for cats, and a general New York Times homepage. None of these sources mention 3-pointers or Mother's Day.
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web search NEUTRAL — The following season, the Knicks made history signing Sweetwater Clifton to a contract, thus becoming the first professional basketball team to sign an African American player.[25] During this same se…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Knicks
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web search NEUTRAL — Moss, Laura. "Scientists Make Music for Cats." Mother Nature Network. 27 Feb.
https://www.treehugger.com/animal-news-4846084
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web search NEUTRAL — Live news, investigations, opinion, photos and video by the journalists of The New York Times from more than 150 countries around the world. Subscribe for coverage of U.S. and international news, poli…
https://www.nytimes.com/
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