"He hadn't forgotten the people who had helped him on his journey, " said the Trotters boss.

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For both groups, the fact that Manzano, who holds dual citizenship, made a decision to show off the flags of both countries was a kind of signal to the people of Mexico that this accomplished young man hadn't forgotten where he came from.

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Before the President closed, he made sure to remind the people of that community that they hadn't been forgotten.

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His ridiculous stretch in which he notched nine 20-point contests in 10 games (eight of which were Knick victories) clearly hadn't been forgotten by Knicks fans, who cheered him when he was introduced before the contest began.

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