About Peter Vecsey

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 bitter, cynical, acidic, spiteful, sarcastic style. 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 criticised include Charles 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