Mike Wickett: Mitch Johnson COST the Spurs a Championship

6.14.26 Mike Wickett starts the show by discussing the New York Knicks finally winning an NBA Championship, their first since 1973. How special of a title was this? How critical has Jalen Brunson been to the project? Was the season a disappointment for the Spurs and Victory Wembanyama. Did Mitch Johnson cost the Spurs with his horrible coaching and substitution patterns? Did the Spurs make a mistake trading for De’Aaron Fox? Chuck Freimund from Locked on Brewers joins Mike to discuss the incredible story that is Jacob Misiorowski. Mike, Stu, and Mando then “Rank Stuff.” This week, they rank the best starts to MLB careers, types of french fries, and SportsCenter anchors. ESPN NBA and WestwoodOne Sports College Basketball PJ Carlesimo joins Mike to recap the NBA Finals. What happened to the Spurs this series with all of their collapses? Did youth hold back the Spurs? Is Mitch Johnson to blame? What does Victor Wembanyama have to do to get better this summer? Mike and Stu then play This or That. John Jastremski of SNY and the New York New York Podcast joins Mike to discuss the Knicks winning the NBA Finals. How buzzing is New York City right now? Where will this team go down in history? How critical was firing Tom Thibodeau and hiring Mike Brown? Is Wemby hated by Knicks fans? Are the Knicks being disrespected heading into next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices