Posts by Mario Miranda
Tirico Pumps the Breaks on Dynasty Talk
Mike Tirico joined the show and quickly shut down the growing dynasty conversation surrounding the Oklahoma City Thunder. Tirico argued that in today’s NBA, where player movement is constant, building a true dynasty is harder than ever. Even if OKC wins again soon, he views it as a great run rather than an all-time dynasty.…
Read MoreJamal Crawford Wants Wemby Attacking Early
NBA on NBC’s Jamal Crawford joined the show to discuss the competitive Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. Crawford dismissed concerns surrounding Victor Wembanyama skipping media availability, saying the young star has consistently been accountable throughout the postseason. He believes OKC’s physicality may have impacted Wemby’s rebounding numbers, while…
Read MoreBreen on Knicks Playoff Surge
ESPN lead play-by-play voice Mike Breen joined the show to discuss the magic surrounding Madison Square Garden and the rise of the New York Knicks. Breen explained that while other arenas may match the Garden in volume, the atmosphere is unique because opposing players are excited to perform on that stage. As for the team…
Read MoreMiller Defends SGA
Reggie Miller joined the show to discuss the surge from the New York Knicks, explaining that once Karl-Anthony Towns elevated his game, New York became a legitimate threat. Miller also broke down the collapse of the Cleveland Cavaliers, saying the devastating Game 1 loss appeared to drain the team while admitting the optics surrounding their…
Read MoreKnicks Should be Here
Vincent Goodwill joined the show to break down the New York Knicks Finals run, saying expectations should have always been high considering how open the Eastern Conference looked entering the season. Goodwill believes New York would prefer facing the San Antonio Spurs over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Goodwill didn’t hold back on the Cleveland Cavaliers…
Read MoreThomas on his Swing at Mahorn
Isiah Thomas joined us on the program today, IT reflected on everything from taking a swing at Rick Mahorn to the uniqueness of Dennis Rodman. Thomas also praised Victor Wembanyama for his rare size and skill. The Detroit Pistons great also touched on the Cleveland Cavaliers blowing a massive lead against the New York Knicks,…
Read MoreEwing Still Calls MSG Home
Patrick Ewing reflected on his legendary career at Madison Square Garden while breaking down the New York Knicks game one comeback, crediting Jalen Brunson for taking control late while the defense elevated at the perfect moment. Ewing also revisited classic battles with Reggie Miller, laughed about the endless trash talk from Larry Bird and explained…
Read MoreHorry Breaks Down Knicks Dominance
Robert Horry touched on everything from the rise of Victor Wembanyama to the dominance of the New York Knicks during the playoffs. Horry compared Wemby’s movement and versatility to Ralph Sampson, arguing Sampson may have been ahead of his time before the game evolved. Horry also praised the Knicks for their ability to consistently find…
Read MoreKnicks Targeting Harden
Tim Legler thought the Knicks looked rusty offensively for most of the night before finally finding rhythm late, while the Cavs tightened up and started playing not to lose instead of continuing to attack. He questioned why James Harden remained exposed defensively and why Cleveland refused to use timeouts to stop momentum once MSG came…
Read MoreNFL Continues to Move Toward 18 Game Schedule
Albert Breer explained how the NFL continues pushing toward a more television driven future, including removing many of the protections teams once had around international travel. Breer noted teams no longer automatically receive a bye week after overseas games. He also connected the delayed Super Bowl scheduling announcement to perhaps growing to an 18 game…
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