Posts by Mario Miranda
Spurs Forget Basketball 101
Scott Van Pelt joined DP to relive one of the wildest nights Madison Square Garden has ever seen. Van Pelt said the building felt lifeless at halftime despite a performance from Wu-Tang Clan, but once the Knicks chipped the deficit into single digits, the energy completely shifted. He credited New York’s refusal to quit and…
Read MoreSandler Recaps MSG Miracle
Actor and comedian Adam Sandler told DP that the Knicks’ dramatic Game 4 comeback was the highlight of his sports fandom. Despite the huge halftime deficit, Sandler never considered leaving, saying the atmosphere inside Madison Square Garden was too electric. Sandler praised the crowd, the halftime show, and the overall vibe of the night, calling…
Read MoreCarlesimo Preview Game 4
ESPN Radio analyst P. J. Carlesimo joined DP and said he wouldn’t have had an issue if the league assessed a flagrant foul to Victor Wembanyama, though the Finals’ physical tone has made many borderline plays acceptable. Carlesimo was surprised that a veteran Knicks team seemed overwhelmed by the atmosphere and pressure of Game 3.…
Read MoreBarkley Unloads on Violent Knicks Fans
Charles Barkley joined DP and described Game 3 at Madison Square Garden as one of the most unique atmospheres he has ever experienced. On the court, Barkley believes the Knicks drifted away from what got them here, relying too heavily on Jalen Brunson instead of featuring Karl-Anthony Towns more prominently. Barkley also blasted fans who…
Read MoreRusso Not Ready to Crown Wemby Yet
Christopher Russo joined DP and the guys today to discuss game three of the NBA Finals. Russo agreed with DP that the pressure was on the Knicks in Game 3 and thought New York may have come out a little too amped up after two tightly contested games. He also pushed back on comparisons involving…
Read MoreSorsby Case could Change College Sports
ESPN senior writer Dan Wetzel joined DP to explain the legal battle surrounding Brendan Sorsby and why the NCAA’s punishment has been halted. Wetzel noted that Sorsby violated one of the sport’s most universally accepted rules by wagering on a team he was associated with. While the NCAA sought a severe penalty, a court granted…
Read MoreNo Home Team is Safe
ESPN NBA analyst Tim Legler joined DP to break down a pivotal Game 3, calling the Finals one of the most physical series he’s seen. Legler credited San Antonio’s fast start, particularly the interior play of Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle for calming a young Spurs team and helping them get off to a hot…
Read MoreThe Greatest Performance Ray Ferraro Has Ever Seen
ESPN NHL Analyst Ray Ferraro joined the show and reflected on one of the wildest Stanley Cup Final games he has ever witnessed. Ferraro said that in more than two decades covering the league, he has never seen a game quite like Saturday’s, highlighted by Carolina’s dramatic comeback after looking completely out of it. He…
Read MoreMiller: Brunson Joins Rare Company with a Title
Basketball Hall of Famer Reggie Miller joined the show and weighed in on the NBA Finals and where Jalen Brunson fits among the greatest smaller guards in league history. Miller said Brunson’s ability to create clean looks late in games reminds him of a little Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. While he still considers Isiah…
Read MoreHow Should New York Defend Victor Wembanyama?
Former NBA center Brendan Haywood joined the show to discuss his memories from reaching the NBA Finals, the unmatched pressure and excitement that comes with playing on basketball’s biggest stage, and the challenge of defending Victor Wembanyama. Haywood explained that Wembanyama creates difficult decisions for opponents because there is no perfect matchup. Teams must decide…
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