About this episode

The episode discusses the Knicks' recent victory over the Hawks, Jokic's declining status, and Mat Ishbia's comments on Devin Booker's future with the Suns.

First Take begins with the Big Apple Beatdown! The Knicks CRUSHED, DEMOLISHED, DESTROYED, and EMBARRASSED the Hawks. A 51 point loss at home? C'monnn Dyson Daniels?? OG Anunoby hit how many threes? Kat ANOTHER triple double?? New York forever baby!!! (0:00) Then. Jokic is toast! Best player in the league belt? Gone! Legacy? In the gutter! (23:50) Next, Suns owner Mat Ishbia wants Devin Booker to retire with the Suns. Is he telling the truth, or upping Booker's trade value? (39:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette

Topics covered

• NBA
• New York Knicks
• Devin Booker
• Jokic
• sports analysis

Keywords

• Knicks
• Hawks
• Jokic
• Devin Booker
• NBA
• triple double
• OG Anunoby
• Mat Ishbia

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Organizations: ESPN

Places: New York

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