As the Knicks reach the NBA Finals, Evan Roberts wrestles with the one thing he still cannot see: orange and blue filling the Canyon of Heroes. He explains why, even after believing in this team all season, his experience rooting for losing franchises makes it impossible for him to confidently predict a championship.

Tiki Barber pushes back, arguing this Knicks team has earned a different kind of belief after building its way to this moment. The debate moves from fan trauma to the actual matchup, including Victor Wembanyama’s defensive presence, Josh Hart’s importance from three, Jalen Brunson’s reliability, and the role players who could decide whether the Knicks finally break through.