Emotions always run high when two teams meet for the first time after making a blockbuster deal.
Barbara Barker is a sports columnist at Newsday Media Group. With extensive experience covering competitive sports, particularly basketball, she has established herself as a leading voice in the NY NBA scene, notably chronicling the New York Knicks during their prime. Barbara's insights into sports figures and the sports business have made her a prominent figure in the industry, and she has been featured in various esteemed publications.