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- Today46 min
Hour 2: Best Landing Spot For Giannis?
First Take resumes with next season's NBA championship odds. The Knicks are 4th behind SAS, OKC and BOS! Should the reigning champs feel immense disrespect from oddsmakers after easing their way to a title? Then, Giannis is on the move...soon!! Where should he WANT to go? Next, did James Dolan take a subtle shot at Thibs when he said "you needed a coach that would pull you together," or are we reading way, way too much into this quote? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Today47 min
Hour 1: Are The Knicks America's Team?
First Take begins with Cam'ron's return! Two Knicks fans and Big Perk debate if the world champs are America's team now that they finally won a chip! Then, James Dolan begged his team to make a 10-week sacrifice for the duration of the playoffs. He asked them to eat healthier, become solely basketball focused, and give up... other things. Is it safe to say the long hated Knicks owner has fully redeemed himself? Next, Bradley Wright-Phillips gives us his World Cup picks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Yesterday46 min
Hour 2: Finals MVP Jalen Brunson Roasts Stephen A. Smith!!!
First Take resumes with the Knicks miraculous playoff run. They cemented their legacy as an all-time great playoff team, going 12-1 after the first round. Is this an all-time great team, or did they just get hot at the right time? Then, P.K. Subban compares the Knicks run to the Hurricanes. In the future, which team will be looked back at as the better team? Next, Finals MVP Jalen Brunson throws every insult Stephen A. has hurled his way throughout the years right back in his face. Knicks fans, SAS haters, this is MUST LISTEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Yesterday48 min
Hour 1: How Impressive Was Knicks Title Run?
First Take begins with Stephen A.'s victory lap. It's the happiest we've ever seen our champion. It was the best sports night of his life. He can't stop grinning ear to ear. He's waited 53 long years for this exact moment. Come hear all of the emotion ooze out of SAS as he rhapsodizes about the greatest title team in recent memory! How did a six foot oft injured point guard immediately place himself on the Knicks Mt Rushmore of athletes? We were told he couldn't be the best player on a championship team. Let's look at KAT's journey from supposed "soft" center, to defensive stud. OG, Mikal, Josh Hart played pivotal roles, cementing Leon Rose as the top wheelin' and dealin' president in the league! KNICKS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 4 days ago46 min
Hour 2: Can the Spurs Force a Game 7?
First Take resumes with the Morris twins! They've battled most players in this riveting series. They know their games and their mentals. Do they think the Spurs have what it takes to force a pivotal game 7? Then, do you expect Wemby to bounce back in game 5, or have Kat and MitchRob destroyed this man's confidence? Next, Brunson's the favorite for finals MVP, but OG and Wemby trail close behind. Who should win it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 4 days ago48 min
Hour 1: Magic Johnson Talks Knicks/Spurs!!!
First Take begins with Magic Johnson talking De'Aaron Fox's blunder. The GOAT point guard tells us what HE would have done in that situation! Then, would the Knicks be one of the greatest teams of all time if they win it all? Next, John Tortorella is so sure he the Golden Knights will force a game 7, he's leaving clothes in Raleigh! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 5 days ago49 min
Hour 2: Is It Fair to Question Wemby in Big Moments?
First Take resumes with no clutch gene?? Is it fair to say a 22 year old can't handle big moments after Wemby's late pair of missed free throws? Then, MSG was rockin' last night! The celebs were out and cheering hard, second bowl residents kept it rowdy the entire game, and watch parties thrived. Shump even showed out! Did the MSG faithful redeem themselves? Next, is this series over? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 5 days ago49 min
Hour 1: How Improbable was Anunoby's Game Winner?
First Take begins with OG's improbably tip in! Where does it rank amongst all-time playoff moments? IS OG Anunoby now the king of New York? Then, do you give more credit to the Knicks for pulling off the shocking comeback, or criticism to the Spurs for blowing it? Next, Roger Bennett of Men in Blazers tells us which team is the Knicks or the World Cup!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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