The Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals, and Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber capture the surreal feeling of a franchise long defined by frustration suddenly looking like the most dominant team in basketball. What once felt impossible now feels real, as New York has turned playoff closeout games into statements and forced even skeptical fans to believe.
Evan and Tiki break down how the Knicks overwhelmed Cleveland, why their defensive transformation has changed everything, and how contributions from Jalen Brunson, Karl Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, Landry Shamet, Deuce McBride, and Jose Alvarado have made this team so dangerous. They also push back on criticism of the Knicks’ path, arguing that New York can only beat the teams in front of them and has done it with historic force.
May 26, 2026
