Peter Vecsey (born July 1, 1943) is an American sports columnist and analyst, specializing in basketball.
[2] Vecsey's column in the New York Post frequently detailed behind the scenes trade maneuvers as well as spotlighting many rumors in the NBA.
Common players he has criticized include Charles Barkley,[3] Danny Fortson, Danny Ainge, Byron Scott, the New Jersey Nets, Larry Brown, Alonzo Mourning, the Los Angeles Clippers, the New York Knicks, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Vin Baker, Shawn Kemp, and former Nets star Jayson Williams.
[4][better source needed] He gave number one draft pick Joe Barry Carroll the nickname 'Joe Barely Cares', as well as dubbing former 1980s Knicks player Larry Demic 'EpiDemic' after he failed to live up to expectations.
[citation needed] He received the Basketball Hall of Fame's Curt Gowdy Media Award in 2009.