Another loss. This time the Knicks drop one to the Sixers. Despite the final score, it was a close one until the final six minutes of the fourth. The Knicks lost all continuity when Thibodeau switched up the lineup and put the veterans on the floor. We discuss this problem and more in our latest show. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: Name the two teams Patrick Ewing played for when he left the Knicks after 15 seasons.
Feb 28, 2022•40 min•Ep. 330
UFC 272 is approaching! Friends turned foes, Colby "Chaos" Covington and Jorge "Gamebred" Masvidal will headline the main event in a welterweight bout. It's been one of the most anticipated fights ever and it's just a week away. Is Colby's cardio too much for Jorge to keep up with? Will Jorge's fight IQ give him the edge? Ant and Leo join the show to preview the event and more. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: True or False? Both fights between Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko went to Amand...
Feb 27, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 329
In their first game back from break, the Knicks did what they do best. During this loss, they gave hope at the start, kept it competitive, but faltered late due to poor decision-making offensively and slipping defense. The lone bright spots of this otherwise miserable night were that RJ Barrett scored 46 points, Jericho Sims played 17 minutes, and Deuce McBride was allowed to step on the court! Should RJ get the keys? Dare I say baby steps for Thibs? We discuss! NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: ...
Feb 26, 2022•36 min•Ep. 328
The final quarter of the season will begin in a few days. The No. 12 Knicks (25-34) have had a rough one so far to say the least. Randle has not played well. He is at fault. Thibodeau has not coached well. He is at fault. And the front office has not front office'd well. They are at fault. We go over progress reports, discuss what should be/will be next, and more in the latest episode of BD4. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: Name the three head coaches with the worst win percentage in Knicks his...
Feb 22, 2022•57 min•Ep. 327
The Yankees need a shortstop. In this episode we discuss exactly that, going over some of their potential buy-low (or lower) targets. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: Which Yankees legend played in every single one of the team's games from 2003 through 2005?
Feb 20, 2022•43 min•Ep. 326
Lots to go over! The Yankees will have to make a decision soon on Aaron Judge's future. We get into the extension talks and what Judge had to recently say about it. We also talk about what to expect from players like Gio Urshela, Gleyber Torres, and Giancarlo Stanton this upcoming season. Later we get into the latest news regarding Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: What year did the Yankees and Red Sox first face each other in the postseason? What was the...
Feb 19, 2022•54 min•Ep. 325
Shockingly enough, the Knicks are in the middle of some drama right now as they enter the break. We discuss it all from the front office to the coaching staff to the roster. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: True or False? The same Knick to lead the franchise all-time in rebounding, also leads in steals. If true, who?
Feb 18, 2022•44 min•Ep. 324
It's bad. We don't have much to say in this one. It's just very obvious. The Knicks have a point guard problem, a coaching problem, and a Julius Randle problem. It's the same exact stuff. Tonight they blew a 28-point lead in a loss to the Nets and all three of those issues reared their ugly heads at one point or another. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: Name the top-five scorers (points per game) of the 2018-19 New York Knicks.
Feb 17, 2022•23 min•Ep. 323
We go over the Knicks' most recent loss to a terrible OKC team, recap some of the fights on the main card from UFC 271, and also talk some Super Bowl LVI. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: True or False? Israel Adesanya's first title win came against Robert Whittaker in their first fight against each other.
Feb 15, 2022•53 min•Ep. 322
Well the Knicks made zero moves at the deadline and that is as bad as it gets. The least they could have done was clear rotation minutes for the youth. So we vent on that for a few minutes but also get into their upset victory in Golden State. Big efforts from Randle, Fournier, and the bench helped lift New York despite missing their best player in this one. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: Which current college coach brought the Knicks to the conference semis in the 1988-89 season?...
Feb 11, 2022•46 min•Ep. 321
They are the gift that keeps on giving, aren't they? In Denver last night, the Knicks lose another, dropping their fourth consecutive game, falling to 24-31 on the season. That ties last season's loss total with still 27 games to go. The Knicks lacked size and defense in this one. We go over it, break some things down, and talk trade deadline a little later. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: Who was the first team the Knicks ever faced in a postseason round?
Feb 09, 2022•41 min•Ep. 320
So the Knicks lost again... This time around they went up by as many as 21 points only to blow it in the second half. RJ Barrett was outstanding in this game but the same few issues remain and we get to them. Also, Freddie Freeman rumors are surfacing in the Bronx. How real are they? And what could that mean for the Yankees? And lastly, we do some breakdown of UFC Fight Night 200 from last night, running through some of the undercard and then getting to the main event, where Strickland defeated ...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 319
Sean Strickland (24-3-0) will be going up against the underdog Jack Hermansson (22-6-0) on Saturday night at the UFC Apex for UFC Fight Night 200. I expect a very good and entertaining battle as it's a classic striker vs. grappler. Sean's wild personality is always fun to follow. And Jack is an easy guy to root for. We dive into it this episode with a quick preview. Check it out and enjoy. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: Who was the first ever UFC middleweight champion?...
Feb 05, 2022•37 min•Ep. 318
The Knicks fell to the Grizzlies tonight at the Garden. Morant, Jackson, and Williams combined for 70 points together. Meanwhile, the Knicks were sloppy offensively and played poor defense for most of the night. The Grizzlies play at way too fast of a pace for this Knicks team. It was a miserable watch at times. There are some positives about the Knicks right now though. They're getting some excellent contributions lately from certain young players. We break it all down in this episode! NYY-NYK-...
Feb 03, 2022•50 min•Ep. 317
Finally, a complete win. At MSG tonight, the Knicks played well on both sides of the floor and also received some positive contributions from the first and second unit. It's only a win against the Kings--who were without Fox--but we dive into it nonetheless and later get into some trade rumors regarding Fox and Randle. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: David Lee led the 2009-10 Knicks in scoring. Who was second?
Feb 01, 2022•41 min•Ep. 316
The Knicks took another bad loss in Milwaukee last night. Things continue to get worse in the Randle situation. Evan Fournier & RJ Barrett were the bright spots out of the starting lineup. Quentin Grimes shined off the bench. But the pace of the Bucks and slow Knick defense handed them their sixth loss in seven games. Later in the show, Anthony, Mike, and I discuss UFC 270 from last weekend and also analyze some of the big upcoming PPV cards as well. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: The Knic...
Jan 30, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 315
Earlier today Ian Begley reported a few rumors regarding the Knicks, Thibodeau, and Randle. We discuss it in this episode real briefly and talk about what it could all mean. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: Who was the starting point guard on opening night for the 2014-15 Knicks?
Jan 28, 2022•39 min•Ep. 314
They suck. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: For how many postseason rounds have the Knicks played the Celtics in franchise history?
Jan 27, 2022•41 min•Ep. 313
The Knicks took an extremely frustrating loss in Clevland tonight to begin their three-game road-trip. Free-throws and late-game execution hurt New York once again. We have some blame to go around on Randle, the vets, Thibodeau, and more. Also, if you are watching the podcast on YouTube, ignore the incorrect title on the scroll. The Knicks definitely did not impress in this one! NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: On this day in 2014, what iconic moment happened at Madison Square Garden in a Knicks...
Jan 25, 2022•31 min•Ep. 312
The Knicks bounced back with a needed win on Sunday to wrap up an otherwise miserable home stand. RJ Barrett led the way with 28 points and Julius Randle added in 24 on efficient shooting for a nice shakeup. We break it down and also discuss the events that took place this weekend in Anaheim with the latest UFC 270 card. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: When Conor McGregor made his UFC debut in 2013, who did he fight against, and what was the specific result?
Jan 24, 2022•43 min•Ep. 311
I am almost at a loss for words at this point with the Knicks. Julius Randle and Tom Thibodeau in particular have me losing my mind. I go over tonight's absolutely pathetic loss to the Pelicans. Also, we discuss the upcoming UFC 270 card and make our predictions for the two main events. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: At age 23, who became the youngest light heavyweight champion in UFC history?
Jan 21, 2022•39 min•Ep. 310
Three New York Yankees placed in Baseball America's Top-100 Prospect list recently. We go over their scouting reports. Also, we discuss some potential starting pitching targets the Yankees should consider once the lockout concludes. One in particular, I am enamored with! NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: Who did the Yankees trade to the Athletics in 1997 for Scott Brosius?
Jan 20, 2022•36 min•Ep. 309
Another awful home loss. The Knicks showed energy in this game unlike Monday, but failed to split the back-to-back with a loss against the Wolves. It came down to a bunch of issues late in the game which is developing into a theme and that's a problem. We get specific and break it all down. NYY-NYK Question of the Day: There have been 61 regular season matchups between the Knicks and Timberwolves in their history. Which of the two has the winning record against the other?...
Jan 19, 2022•32 min•Ep. 308
This one was ugly. The Knicks showed little energy in Monday afternoon's loss against the Hornets. RJ Barrett & Julius Randle both struggled as did most else. New York let Miles Bridges torch them as they countlessly missed their defensive rotations and were slow to close out. Thibodeau made very little adjustments. We talk about it all. NYY-NYK Question of the Day: True or False? Across Amar'e Stoudemire's first five games as a Knick, he scored below 20 points in four of those....
Jan 18, 2022•32 min•Ep. 307
The Knicks beat the Hawks this weekend in Atlanta. RJ Barrett & Mitchell Robinson stayed hot. We break it all down and talk what needs to stay the same and what needs to change. We also go over the UFC card from this weekend. It was the first of the new year and did not disappoint. Later, Anthony & I briefly go over the upcoming UFC event as well. NYY-NYK Question of the Day: What college did Stephon Marbury attend?
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 306
The Knicks are playing much better lately. Last night they won their fifth consecutive home game and two in a row overall, taking down Dallas in easy fashion. RJ Barrett exploded for another 30-piece and the rest of the starters made some very solid contributions as well. Later, we discuss the Cam Reddish deal that went down earlier today! NYY-NYK Question of the Day: How many total players were included in the Porzingis deal?
Jan 14, 2022•46 min•Ep. 305
The Knicks defeated the Spurs last night at the Garden. As Julius Randle's issues continued, RJ Barrett stepped up with 31 points to lead the way. We also go over our midterm report, grading each Knick individually as well as the team as a whole. And at the top of the show we briefly touch on the big UFC news from today! NYY-NYK Question of the Day: True or False? Mitchell Robinson is listed as the same exact height & weight Patrick Ewing was.
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 304
Mike returns for this episode to discuss some more UFC, Jake Paul & boxing, the Bulls & Knicks, and more. MMA Question of the Day: On April 7th of 2007 (UFC 69), one of the biggest upsets in combat sports history took place. Name that fight.
Jan 10, 2022•44 min•Ep. 303
We brought in Greg from @yankeecrazypodcast again to discuss the state of the New York Yankees. We break down what the offseason could look like once activity resumes, go up and down the roster, give some predictions, and more. NYY-NYK Question of the Day: True or False? Babe Ruth hit his first career home run off the Yankees.
Jan 09, 2022•54 min•Ep. 302
In what could be the game of the year, the Knicks won at the buzzer on Thursday night at the Garden vs. Boston. There were plenty of storylines to follow in this one. Evan Fournier's revenge tour, RJ's big shot, Julius Randle's thumbs down to the crowd, and more. We discuss it all! NYY-NYK Question of the Day: True or False? Patrick Ewing has the most offensive rebounds in Knicks history.
Jan 07, 2022•46 min•Ep. 301
