Hour 4: NBA Players Snub Knicks in Recent Championship Poll

Evan & Tiki

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4.2 • 988 Ratings

🗓️ 14 April 2026

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

Evan and Tiki discuss a recent anonymous NBA player poll where the New York Knicks received zero championship votes. They evaluate Jalen Brunson's star power and respond to Shaquille O'Neal's skepticism regarding Karl-Anthony Towns. Additionally, they critique Aaron Boone's decision to bench Ben Rice, sparking a debate about managerial philosophy in New York. 02:06 - Knicks Disrespected in Poll 06:15 - Brunson's Star Power Debate 09:21 - Shaq Challenges Towns' Consistency 16:28 - Assessing Towns' Assertiveness 19:53 - Rice Lineup Snub Debate 23:37 - Boone Defends Lineup Decisions 27:30 - Managerial Stability in NY 31:27 - Evaluating David Stearns 35:32 - NBA Play-In Tournament Preview 41:25 - Mikal Bridges' Games Streak

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