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Peter Vecsey (born 1943) is an American sports columnist and analyst, specializing in basketball. In his childhood, he attended academic and athletic powerhouse Archbishop Molloy High School, in Queens, NY, and graduated in 1961. Vecsey currently writes a column on the NBA for the New York Post. He was formerly an analyst for TBS and NBC and is currently an analyst for NBA TV. His nickname is "The Viper" and is known for his cynical, sarcastic style and a former member of the Airborne and Special Forces.
Vecsey's column in the New York Post frequently details behind the scenes trade maneuvers as well as spotlighting many rumors in the NBA.
Vecsey is also known for his open criticism of players. Common players he has criticized include Charles Barkley (Charlatan Barkley), Danny Fortson, Danny Ainge (Danny Ain't), Byron Scott (Bye-Ron), the New Jersey Nets (Nyets), Larry Brown (Next Town), Alonzo Mourning, the Los Angeles Clippers (My beloved paper clips), the New York Knicks (Camp Cablevision), the Cleveland Cavaliers (Cadavers), Vin Baker (his alcohol problems), Shawn Kemp for fathering many children out of wedlock, and former Nets star Jayson Williams.
Peter is the younger brother of The New York Times sports columnist George Vecsey and the uncle of former Baltimore Sun sports columnist Laura Vecsey. He is the father to Taylor K. Vecsey, a journalist who writes for The East Hampton Star and The New York Post, and Joseph Vecsey, basketball star and aspiring comedian.
He received the Pro Basketball Hall Of Fame’s Curt Gowdy Award.
References
- http://www.nypost.com/p/columnists/item_OnFEKvsCGzssXPjlXvEugN
- http://www.charlierose.com/guest/view/2647
- http://www.nypost.com/p/columnists/item_OnFEKvsCGzssXPjlXvEugN
- http://sportsbybrooks.com/peter-vecsey-gets-mj-to-walk-out-of-hall-of-fame-26029
- http://www.cantstopthebleeding.com/cstbs-greatest-hits-defending-peter-vecsey
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