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Stephen A. Smith Picks Knicks For Finals, But Pauses On Title Talk

Smith doubled down on his preseason Knicks Finals pick, saying Madison Square Garden is “going to host a couple of NBA Finals games next month.” But he hit “pump the brakes” on a title, warning OKC and San Antonio look “next level.” Beating either, Smith said, would require near “perfection” from New York to finish the job against the West.

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Jeff Teague Declares Jalen Brunson the Greatest Knicks Player Ever

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Charles Barkley Hilariously Fact-Checks Shaq’s Billionaire Claim

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