Monday Notes for April 22nd, 2024
This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores the most significant cultural stories of the day.
Culture
Why You Can’t Get a Restaurant Reservation
No Reservations
How bots, mercenaries, and table scalpers have turned the restaurant reservation system inside out.
Sports
You Merely Adopted the Grind. Tom Thibodeau Was Born in It.
You Merely Adopted the Grind. Tom Thibodeau Was Born in It.
The famously hard-nosed Knicks coach has his team in their best position in decades—and he got them there by staying true to himself
Lex Pryor
NBA Playoff Overreactions: One Reckless Takeaway From Every Game 1
NBA Playoff Overreactions: One Reckless Takeaway From Every Game 1
Home teams are unbeatable. The Damian Lillard trade was worth it. LeBron James is stuck in a time loop. After one whole weekend of postseason basketball, it’s time to jump to conclusions.
Zach Kram
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson ‘never changed’ in his rise to stardom
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson ‘never changed’ in his rise to stardom
New York City has long been known for celebrating bigger-than-life sports icons like Babe Ruth, Joe Namath, Joe DiMaggio, Patrick Ewing, Pele, Lawrence Taylor, …
Marc J. Spears
Sneakers
Caitlin Clark is reportedly getting a Nike shoe. Where is A’ja Wilson’s?
Let’s get this out of the way first:Caitlin Clark should absolutely get her own signature shoe. The Athletic reported Wednesday night that Clark was set to sign…
Sean Hurd
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