Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber push back on the idea that the Knicks should be viewed as some massive underdog story if they reach the NBA Finals. A caller brings up the 1969 Mets comparison, but Evan and Tiki argue this Knicks team has not stumbled into this moment. They have earned it by playing the best basketball of the postseason.
The discussion centers on why Oklahoma City may deserve to be favored, but not treated as if it is on a completely different level from New York. Evan and Tiki break down the Knicks’ talent, chemistry, and dominant playoff run while making the case that a championship would not be a miracle. It would be the next step for a team that has climbed its way here.
May 27, 2026
