Hour 1: What Happened in the Latest Epic Knicks Collapse?

About this episode

The episode discusses the latest Knicks playoff collapse and explores various NBA topics including the draft and franchise decisions for players.

First Take begins with Perk and Wilbon breaking down yet another Knicks playoff collapse. Reggie Miller, Haliburton, now McCollum. Knicks' villains possess powers only previously wielded by Darth Vader and The Wicked Witch of the West! Also covered: Ant is a demon! (0:00) Then, who's the most intriguing player in the draft? (24:50) Next, with Steve Kerr seemingly out the door in the Bay Area, should Steph take his chances with another franchise? (40:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette

Guests: Perk, Wilbon

Topics covered

• Knicks playoff collapse
• NBA draft
• Steve Kerr
• franchise decisions
• player performance

Keywords

• Knicks
• playoff collapse
• NBA draft
• Steve Kerr
• Steph Curry
• Reggie Miller
• Haliburton
• McCollum
• Ant

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