Excellent to win another game last night! The Knicks keep getting the job done. The major depth conflict continues to be...well a conflict. We talk more on that in this show, trade stuff, coaching stuff, and more. I love Jalen Brunson. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: How many All-Star games have been at The Garden since 2000? 0:00 Intro 1:45 Game Recap & Thoughts 4:10 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson 14:16 This Rotation's Insane 21:04 Could Thibs Be More Creative? 28:09 Getting Help ...
Jan 20, 2024•41 min•Ep. 613
*AUDIO ONLY* The Knicks pulled away in the fourth last night to defeat the Rockets. Brunson got hot and finished w/ 30, and Randle led with 31. We cover the win, talk the bench unit, the Josh Hart stuff, and more. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: On Saturday, Tom Thibodeau won his 500th game as head coach. How far off from 150 is he as a Knick? O/U 7.5 wins. 0:00 Intro 2:22 Game Recap & Thoughts 4:30 Do We See It Yet? 14:43 Josh Hart Fit 21:38 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Hart 23:32 Bing ...
Jan 18, 2024•34 min•Ep. 612
The Yankees signed Stroman. Are they done from there? We discuss how the offseason has gone, what to expect going forward, expectations for the season, the vets, youths, bullpen, rotation, and a lot more. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: Who was the first Yankee to join the 30-30 club? (Hint: 1970's) 0:00 Intro 2:11 Rotation Is Set 12:58 Bullpen Next? 31:52 Lineup Will Produce 45:46 Bench Is Young 47:05 Gleyber 49:20 Six Yankees On Baseball America 50:38 Final Offseason Thoughts (So Far?) 57:15 ...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 611
Knicks lose in another boring game w/o Brunson. Please upgrade at combo guard... NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: True or False? The Knicks have both the most wins and best win percentage of all-time on MLK Day? 0:00 Intro 3:06 Game Recap & Thoughts 5:35 Please Get That Bench Guard ASAP 21:10 Need A Bench Big Also 23:22 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Deuce 24:05 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Grimes 26:32 Things Need To Pick Up Right Now 27:52 NYY-NYK-MMA Question Of The Day 28:44 Outro *S...
Jan 16, 2024•30 min•Ep. 610
Marcus Stroman is a New York Yankee. I've got some things to say on that. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: In 1936, the Yankees set an MLB record when five of their players drove in at least 100 runs. Name three of the five. 0:00 Intro 1:56 Two Desperate Parties 6:26 Pros & Cons 13:32 Can Yankees Tame Him? 19:43 Simply Not Good Enough 35:10 NYY-NYK-MMA Question Of The Day 35:54 Outro *SUPPORT THE POD* https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28 Audio🎧: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod...
Jan 14, 2024•37 min•Ep. 609
Despite not having Luka, the Mavs torched the Knicks apart defensively. The win streak ends at five for the Knicks. OG Anunoby and the rest of the defense were torched by Kyrie Irving in pick-and-roll. Tom Thibodeau was way too late to make adjustments. The concerns regarding the second unit resurfaced. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: True or False? The Knicks' all-time regular season record against the Dallas Mavericks is above .500. 0:00 Intro 1:21 Game Recap & Thoughts 5:56 PnR/PoA Defen...
Jan 13, 2024•51 min•Ep. 608
Five in a row for the Knicks! So much to discuss regarding the many way their offense is attacking right now, the team defense and communication, Deuce McBride's case, some Mitchell Robinson news, and more! NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: Before OG Anunoby last night, how many players in NBA history have been +100 through five games with their new team? Five in a row for the Knicks! So much to discuss regarding the many way their offense is attacking right now, the team defense and communicatio...
Jan 11, 2024•40 min•Ep. 607
Two former AL East southpaws remain unsigned. With the recent noise, we talk Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery in this episode. Who should the Yankees prioritize and why should it be Snell? Listen in to find out! NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: How many times is Babe Ruth featured in the Yankees' top-10 single-season home run leaderboard? 0:00 Intro 4:00 Yankee Brass Discussing Strategy 9:17 Blake Snell 17:53 Jordan Montgomery 23:24 Yankees Need Two Starters 30:07 NYY-NYK-MMA Question Of The Da...
Jan 10, 2024•32 min•Ep. 606
We discuss the Stroman-Yankees saga, the potential fit and interest, and also get into the Jesus Luzardo report from Jeff Passan. The Yankees need starting pitching help desperately behind Gerrit Cole. Let's talk. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: True or False? The 1998 Yankees hit 207 home runs, but no player hit more than 25. 0:00 Intro 1:55 F*ck The Dodgers 5:02 Jesus Luzardo 16:42 Marcus Stroman 28:45 Super Bullpen? 34:42 NYY-NYK-MMA Question Of The Day 35:23 Outro *SUPPORT THE POD* https://...
Jan 09, 2024•37 min•Ep. 605
Four straight wins for the Knicks! We discuss some more on what's made this defense so great, talk about why the offense is thriving, Randle's dominance, the bench minutes, OG Anunoby's tenure so far, and more. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: Julius Randle now has 11 games of at least 35 points, five rebounds, and five assists. This ranks second in team history to who? 0:00 Intro 1:52 Game Recap & Thoughts 4:50 Top-10 Defense Again? 12:03 Best Floor Spacing In Years 18:03 OG Anunoby's Usage...
Jan 08, 2024•42 min•Ep. 604
Audio-only episode. Sorry to my YouTube people. But another excellent statement win took place tonight in Philly! We briefly run through it in this episode. We touch on the defense, certain lineups, two-man games, and more. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: Name the top-five points per game leaders in Knicks history with a minimum of 200 games played. 0:00 Intro 2:20 Another Statement Win! 6:09 Game Recap & Thoughts 8:08 Defense Elite Again? 12:52 Thibs Adjusts Bench 20:30 Bing Bong Game Ball...
Jan 06, 2024•28 min•Ep. 603
Make that 2-0 in the OG Era! The Knicks win behind some fantastic defense from Hartenstein and OG Anunoby! Brunson and Randle added in 66 combined points as well. Did Tom Thibodeau find a defensive gem of a lineup to close with? Do the Knicks need bench help sooner than later? All that and more in the latest episode of BD4. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: True or False? Last night, Isaiah Hartenstein became the first Knick since Ewing to put up 10 points, 20 rebounds, and five blocks in a game....
Jan 05, 2024•46 min•Ep. 602
We're back! We missed a little bit this weekend, huh? We discuss it all regarding the OG trade, Knicks-Wolves, Randle's 39 points, what changes, and what's next! Enjoy the show. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: Before JR Smith in 2013, who was the last Knick to win Sixth Man of the Year? And what year? 0:00 Intro 2:08 Game Recap & Thoughts 5:26 Reaction To Anunoby Trade 19:58 Differences In Offense 25:24 Lineup Flexibility 35:26 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Randle 38:19 Bing Bong Game Bal...
Jan 02, 2024•44 min•Ep. 601
First of all, thank you to all of my new subscribers. I am so damn thankful for the abundance of Knicks fans who stopped by to check out the podcast last night. Amazing! And I'm sorry that I couldn't get back to all of you. It's a shame the Knicks keep losing, though. In this episode, we discuss Knicks-Magic, the starting five, defense, and more trade stuff. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: True or False? Tom Thibodeau is top-five in Knicks history in wins. 0:00 Intro 2:06 Thank You So Much 6:32...
Dec 30, 2023•44 min•Ep. 600
Bad coaching. Bad defense. Let's talk. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: Patrick Ewing leads the Knicks with 11 All-Star selections. Name the four players in second with seven. 0:00 Intro 1:37 Game Recap & Thoughts 4:54 Thibs Pulls Quickley 10:33 Quickley For Dejounte? 14:58 RJ Is A Problem 18:32 Starting Five Sustainable? 23:29 OKC Who Knicks Fans Think The Knicks Are? 26:02 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): DiVincenzo 26:23 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): IQ 30:33 NYY-NYK-MMA Question Of The ...
Dec 28, 2023•33 min•Ep. 599
Cue the Merry Knicksmas comments! The Knicks took their Christmas Day game against the Bucks 129-122! It was an excellent display of offense, led by Jalen Brunson. We talk about why the Knicks were so successful offensively, why they had their moments on defense, we get into Thibodeau's lineups, and also a lot more. Merry Christmas! Enjoy the show. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: The Knicks had four players w/ 20 points or more yesterday. In the last 50 years, how many times has that been done ...
Dec 27, 2023•41 min•Ep. 598
Merry Christmas, Knicks fans! That was a nice little appetizer this afternoon, no? The Knicks were schooled against Milwaukee at The Garden 130-111 in a no-defense showing. Thibs stuck with drop coverage and it burnt the Knicks. Brunson & Randle had little help. All that and more. Let's talk. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: What year was it the last time the Knicks won two straight games against the Milwaukee Bucks? 0:00 Intro 2:05 Game Recap & Thoughts 5:31 Size, Scheme, & Boards! ...
Dec 24, 2023•37 min•Ep. 597
It was great to see the Knicks teach little brother a lesson around Christmas time. The inferior NJ Nets took a 121-102 beating on Wednesday. Randle continues to make a case for All-NBA, Donte keeps thriving in whatever role he's asked, and the Knicks played good defense. We go over the Mitchell Robinson news mostly, though, and talk about what it means going forward. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: Who was the last Knick to wear a number higher than Taj Gibson's 67? 0:00 Intro 2:33 Game Recap ...
Dec 22, 2023•37 min•Ep. 596
The Knicks were able to spoil Mickey Mouse Night with a win over the Lakers yesterday. Hartenstein's heroics do not get ignored in this episode. Brunson and Randle were great. We also discuss the Knick offense and defense as a whole and what should change in Thibodeau's rotation going forward. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: Jalen Brunson recently tied the NBA record for the most three-pointers made in a game w/o a miss. Who was the last Knick to do so? 0:00 Intro 1:56 Game Recap & Thoughts...
Dec 20, 2023•50 min•Ep. 595
If the Yankees get outbid on Yamamoto or fail to get him in any way, apparently their alternative preference is to trade for Dylan Cease. We discuss this topic, go into Cease's resume, and also talk about some other potential options for the starting rotation. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: Which Yankees second baseman set a team record by hitting 171 singles in the 1989 season? 0:00 Intro 3:25 Dylan Cease 19:32 Corbin Burnes 28:28 Blake Snell 32:29 Monty Reunion? 35:50 Shane Bieber 38:44 Is T...
Dec 17, 2023•48 min•Ep. 594
Losses like this are tough to take. The Jazz are an inferior team but the Knicks made them look good last night. Way too many times did the Knicks get lost on ball screens. We dive deep into it, do some film analysis, break down a rough night for Thibodeau, and more. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: Two players are tied for the most turnovers in a regular season game for the Knicks. Who are they? How many? 0:00 Intro 2:21 Major Defensive Concerns! 11:51 Film Breakdown 19:29 Rough Night For Thibs...
Dec 15, 2023•49 min•Ep. 593
The Yankees met with Yoshi Yamamoto on Monday. We talk more about the potential there, go over Soto's comments in his (Zoom) presser, talk alternative pitching options, my current confidence in the Yankees bouncing back, and more. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: True or False? Last season, Gerrit Cole surpassed CC Sabathia for the most seasons with 200+ strikeouts by a Yankee. 0:00 Intro 2:34 Juan Soto's Zoom Call 5:56 Yankees & Dodgers Trade 15:33 Yamamoto Meets With Yankee Brass 22:41 Are...
Dec 14, 2023•32 min•Ep. 592
It was a must-win for me considering the big west coast trip coming up. The Knicks went out and defeated the Toronto Raptors last night at The Garden 136-130. Julius Randle put together a fantastic effort, bullying OG and Barnes like it was nothing. We talk about Julius' great performance and also analyze the impact the bench had. There are also some concerns regarding the starting unit's style and how the defense will look without Mitch. All that and more in the latest episode of BD4! NYY-NYK-M...
Dec 13, 2023•51 min•Ep. 591
If you're surprised, you're outraged. If you know who this team is, you're fine. The Knicks took another tough beating to another elite team on Friday night, losing to the Celtics 133-123. Tom Thibodeau took some heat for a few things in this game: drop defense on pick-and-roll, Brunson's injury, and RJ Barrett's fourth quarter minutes. We talk about those things and much more in the latest episode of BD4! NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: How many points did Carmelo Anthony score in his final ga...
Dec 11, 2023•40 min•Ep. 590
Greg from Yankee Crazy Podcast joins the show! In this episode of BD4, we discuss the Juan Soto deal and what it means for the Yankees. We also touch on the rotation, bullpen, other acquisitions, what's next, and more! You can find Greg's show on Apple Podcasts & Spotify, and also follow him on social media. He's on IG @yankeecrazypod and X @YankeeCrazyPod. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: On April 23rd, 2000, which two Yankees players homered from both sides of the plate in the same game? 0...
Dec 10, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 589
The Knicks were embarrassed on national tv against the Bucks on Tuesday in the quarterfinals. Defensively, they had a very tough time recovering off help. Giannis & Dame have an incredibly difficult two-man game, and the Bucks have solid shooting role players to go with it. The Knick offense couldn't get their threes up like usual, and Grimes continues to be a problem there. We also touch on a very annoying, not-always-wrong-but-not-always-reasonable topic at the top of the show. Enjoy! NYY-...
Dec 07, 2023•46 min•Ep. 588
That was big! The Knicks picked up an important win to go 3-0 in a week before the schedule gets tough again. Last night in Toronto, the Knicks did a great job of using their mass on both ends of the floor. You got big nights from the Nova crew, but also Julius Randle, who was spectacular. The offense ran through him and he helped propel things with his gravity and ball movement from inside the arc. We also talk about a potential trade candidate and lots more. Let's get to it. NYY-NYK-MMA Questi...
Dec 03, 2023•51 min•Ep. 587
*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY* Last night, the Knicks beat the Pistons, but my gosh was it brutal. We discuss the atrocities that were the first three quarters, Brunson's incredible three-point shooting improvement, Grimes' struggles, what's ahead on the schedule, and more. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: Before Julius Randle on Tuesday, who was the last Knick to put up both 20+ pts and 20+ rebs in a single game? 0:00 Intro 3:03 Game Recap & Thoughts 8:47 Feckless Defensive Performance 12:12 ...
Dec 01, 2023•32 min•Ep. 586
One step closer to glory! Kind of, depending on you how feel about this. Either way, the Knicks defeated the Hornets last night 115-91 to advance further into the NBA Cup tourney. We discuss whether or not I've been sold yet, recap the game, discuss what's made this Knicks defense so strong, talk about a new development to their offense, review big nights from Hart & Randle, and more. NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day: Which former Knicks wing made the 2012 All-Rookie team? 0:00 Intro 1:38 Com...
Nov 30, 2023•52 min•Ep. 585
That was brutal. And I'm not even referring to the final shot. The Knicks played zero defense against the Suns last night at The Garden. The scheme was fine but the execution was horrendous. The Knicks' plan was to force the ball out of Booker's hands all night, which they did, but the lack of urgency on their closeouts bothered me. We discuss this game, Brunson's 35 points, the defense, offense, Thibodeau, review specific possessions, talk what's ahead, and more! NYY-NYK-MMA Question of the Day...
Nov 28, 2023•52 min•Ep. 584
