Ballin’ Out

After enduring a 53-year drought, the New York Knicks have finally claimed the title of NBA champions by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1. Jalen Brunson delivered an impressive performance in Game 5, leading the team to victory.

The Ballin Out crew discusses how the Knicks achieved this success, where the Spurs fell short, and provides an overview of the entire 2025-26 NBA season.

Chapters:

(0:48) - Knicks are the new champs

(4:33) - Ranking Brunson's Finals performance

(7:25) - Breaking down NYK performances as a team

(10:22) - What's next for San Antonio?

(15:58) - Way too early 2026-27 NBA Finals predictions

(21:06) - Most surprising/overrated parts of the season

(29:15) - Will Giannis be traded before the NBA Draft?

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The Ballin Out crew evaluates recent Finals performances by star players, ranking where they believe Jalen Brunson should fall after leading the New York Knicks to a championship and winning Finals MVP.

Shawn and Nate give their predictions ahead of Saturday's Game 5 of the NBA Finals, as the New York Knicks have a chance to hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy. Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs will try to win in front of the home crowd and extend their season.

After a wild Game 4 comeback, the New York Knicks find themselves just one game away from an NBA championship. But after beating the reigning champions, the San Antonio Spurs still have a chance to do the impossible.

The Ballin Out crew give their takes on Game 4 and what can happen the remainder of the series.

Chapters:

(0:43) - Initial reactions to Game 4 ending

(3:41) - Knicks second half

(9:19) - Inexperience catching up to Spurs?

(13:57) - Evaluating Mitch Johnson

(15:15) - De'Aaron Fox where art thou?

(17:47) - OG for Finals MVP?

(19:16) - Thoughts on KAT's Game 4 performance

(20:38) - Can the Knicks close it out in Game 5?

(23:14) - Can Wemby pull it off?

(27:19) - Game 5 predictions

The Ballin' Out crew breaks down the ugly second half for the San Antonio Spurs and how they ultimately lost the game.

The Ballin' Out crew gives a shot at creating the perfect NBA starting five. Can they go 82-0?

Shawn, Nate, and Grant give their predictions ahead of Friday night's Game 2 of the NBA Finals, highlighting the Spurs' need to stay sound to tie the series 1-1.

The Ballin' Out crew gives their thoughts after the New York Knicks 105-95 Game 1 win of the NBA Finals, highlighting Jalen Brunson's clutch play, Karl Anthony-Towns' defensive presence, and what the Spurs need to do to bounce back and tie the series on Friday night.

Chapters

(0:32) - Knicks steal Game 1

(6:01) - Should Dylan Harper have a bigger role?

(9:55) - New York defense underrated?

(13:02) - Game 2 predictions

(18:06) - 82-0

The Ballin' Out crew give their analysis after the New York Knicks Game 1 win over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals.

The Ballin' Out crew gives their predictions for Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals that tips off Wednesday night, believing the San Antonio Spurs will get the job done in front of the home crowd.