Overview
- The Madison Square Garden crowd gave Skattebo a loud standing ovation when he appeared on the jumbotron during the Knicks’ season-opening win over the Cavaliers.
- A baseline moment where Skattebo hit his signature flex during an OG Anunoby dunk was captured by Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke and ran on Newsday’s back page.
- Skattebo said he briefly met Chris Rock at the game and was excited to meet Spike Lee and Carmelo Anthony, with other New York stars such as Aaron Judge also in attendance.
- Elevated to starter after Tyrone Tracy Jr.’s injury, the fourth-round rookie has 587 all-purpose yards and six touchdowns through seven games, including a three-score performance.
- Skattebo said he wants to bring the Garden’s energy to MetLife and acknowledged he expects a tougher reception in Philadelphia with the Giants visiting the Eagles on Sunday.