Peter Vecsey (born July 1, 1943) is an American sports columnist and analyst, specializing inbasketball. In his childhood, he attendedArchbishop Molloy High School, inQueens, New York, and graduated in 1961. Vecsey had written a column on theNBA for theNew York Post. He was formerly an analyst forTBS andNBC and is currently[when?] an analyst forNBA TV. His writing style has been described as vicious, combative and containing cruel wit.[1] In the 1960s, he served in theUnited States Army Special Forces.[2]
Vecsey's column in theNew York Post frequently detailed behind the scenes trade maneuvers as well as spotlighting many rumors in the NBA.[citation needed]
Vecsey is also known for his open criticism of players. Common players he has criticized includeCharles Barkley,[3]Danny Fortson,Danny Ainge,Byron Scott, theNew Jersey Nets,Larry Brown,Alonzo Mourning, theLos Angeles Clippers, theNew York Knicks, theCleveland Cavaliers,Vin Baker,Shawn Kemp, and former Nets starJayson Williams.[4][better source needed] He gave number one draft pickJoe Barry Carroll the nickname 'Joe Barely Cares', as well as dubbing former 1980s Knicks playerLarry Demic 'EpiDemic' after he failed to live up to expectations.[5]
Vecsey is the younger brother ofThe New York Times sports columnistGeorge Vecsey.[citation needed]
He received theBasketball Hall of Fame'sCurt Gowdy Media Award in 2009.[6][7]
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