Legendary ABC/ESPN and MSG Network play-by-play voice Mike Breen joins the show to relive the New York Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years — from the emotional final buzzer to the alumni who finally got their ring. Breen opens up about Jalen Brunson's transformation from a doubted free-agent signing into the franchise's heart and soul, what it was like watching Patrick Ewing and the Knicks' old guard experience the title firsthand, and the behind-the-scenes chemistry that makes a broadcast booth work — including his 25-plus-year partnership with Walt "Clyde" Frazier.
The conversation also digs into the wide-open Eastern Conference heading into next season: LeBron James' surprise move, the Boston Celtics' cap-driven Jaylen Brown trade, sleeper teams like Detroit and Toronto, and why repeating as champion is one of the hardest things to do in sports.
Whether you're a die-hard Knicks fan, an NBA junkie, or just love hearing how a Hall of Fame broadcaster prepares for game night, this episode has it all.
In this episode:
Reliving the Knicks' historic championship win
Jalen Brunson's journey from Dallas backup to franchise leader
Patrick Ewing, Bernard King and the Knicks alumni's emotional return
Mike Breen's broadcast chemistry with Clyde Frazier, Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson
LeBron James joining Philadelphia and the stacked Eastern Conference
Predictions for the Knicks, Celtics, Pistons and more next season
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