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Tracy McGrady Compares New York Knicks’ Championship Run to Dirk Nowitzki’s Mavs

McGrady called the Knicks’ title run “one of the greatest championship runs” he has seen, putting it near Nowitzki’s legendary 2011 playoff charge. He praised New York’s collective effort after beating San Antonio, saying Brunson showed “incredible stamina” despite defensive pressure and was “incredible” and “sensational” in the closeout game.

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Stephen A. Smith Calls Out Kendrick Perkins for Not Caring About Sportsmanship

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Kendrick Perkins Tells Giannis to Go to Boston

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