EP 37: The Knicks are Champions*

About this episode

Ryan and Fred discuss the New York Knicks' NBA Cup victory and analyze various NBA teams and players.

In Episode 37 of Best of Enemies , Ryan and Fred react to the New York Knicks winning the NBA Cup, discussing how their increased depth and composure sets them apart from previous seasons. They debate the relevance and future of the NBA Cup, questioning whether it truly matters to fans and players, and explore possible changes, including moving the event internationally. The conversation then turns to the Lakers, sparked by Rich Paul’s comments about their contender status. The guys break down the Lakers’ statistical profile, debating whether their inside-heavy, low-three-point approach can translate to playoff success against elite teams like OKC. The episode wraps with a deep dive into the Celtics roster, including availability vs talent with Porziņģis and Kornet, Jordan Walsh’s growing role, and whether Jaylen Brown belongs anywhere near the MVP conversation, before signing off for the festive season.

People in this episode

Hosts: Ryan Gunasekera, Fred Kodye

Topics covered

• NBA Cup
• New York Knicks
• Lakers
• Celtics
• playoff success
• basketball analysis

Keywords

• NBA Cup
• New York Knicks
• Lakers
• Celtics
• playoffs
• basketball

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New York Knicks, NBA, Lakers, OKC, Celtics

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