Knicks Film School

Jonathan Macri is joined by KFS OG Ray Marcano discuss their personal lists of the top 5 trades in Knicks history, now with the context of another Knicks championship. 

00:00 Shoutout Fanatics Sportsbook!

00:33 Knicks Demons Draft!

50:00 HONORABLE MENTIONS

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In this episode, four of the longest tenured Knicks fans at KFS - Jonathan Macri, DJ Zullo, Shawn Hardie & Kev Words - look back at decades of Knicks PTSD & draft their biggest Knicks demons that have been exorcised as a result of their first championship in 53 years!  

NOTE: Apologies for any audio issues. There was an error during the recording that, unfortunately, cold not be fixed in post-production. Most likely, this is Phil Jackson's fault.  

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00:33 Knicks Demons Draft!

1:20:00 DRAFT RECAPO

1:25:00 HONORABLE MENTIONS

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In this episode, Jonathan Macri & Andrew Claudio count down the 10 biggest "what ifs?" of the Leon Rose era & discuss what moves, decisions & on-court incidents might have prevented the Knicks from winning the 2026 NBA Championship if the did or didn't happen. 

00:00 Fanatics Sportsbook!

00:35 Hey There, Knicks Fans! (INTRO/NONSENSE)

14:00 Biggest "What If...?" BEFORE the Leon Rose Era!

18:17 What if the Knicks... trade for Donovan Mitchell?

26:02 What if the Knicks... trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo?

33:34 What if the Knicks... extend Immanuel Quickley?

39:28 What if the Knicks... re-sign Isaiah Hartenstein?

45:09 What if the Knicks... don't lose Mitchell Robinson because of Joel Embiid?

49:37 What if the Knicks... fire Tom Thibodeau in December 2022?

54:08 What if the Knicks... draft Tyrese Haliburton instead of Obi Toppin?

1:00:42 What if the Knicks... hire Johnnie Bryant instead of Mike Brown?

1:04:33 What if the Knicks... don't lose Julius Randle to injury in January 2024?

1:11:35 What if the Knicks... trade Julius Randle for De'Aaron Fox in 2022?

1:23:44 Thank you for watching!

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In this special KFS Inteview, Jonathan Macri was joined by the longest tenured New York Knick & newly crowned NBA Champion Miles "Deuce" McBride live on stage at Fanatics Fest to discuss everything from being drafted by the Knicks, playing for Thibs/Brown, becoming one of the best shooters in the NBA, winning the NBA Championship & much more! 

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In this special edition of the Knicks Film School podcast, the panel of Jonathan Macri, Andrew Claudio, Jeff Johnson, Benjy Ritholtz & Jeremy Cohen took the Dick's Sporting Goods stage LIVE at Fanatics Fest this weekend & discussed the best moments of the 2026 Knicks playoff run.

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In this NBA Summer League edition of the KFS Postgame Show, Mensa Smith recaps the Knicks game against the Golden State Warriors out in Las Vegas before hearing from generous contributors in the KFS audience. 

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Jonathan Macri is joined by Rebecca Chasen & several special guests from the Knicks Film School community for a celebration of the franchises first title in 53 years & the individual journeys taken by fans everywhere to get here! 

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In this special episode ON LOCATION from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Jonathan Macri, Andrew Claudio & soon to be author Fred Katz (The Athletic) take turns drafting the career legacies most impact by the Knicks winning the NBA title, creating their own top 10 list by the end!

PREORDER A COPY OF FRED'S UPCOMING BOOK - UNDER THE BRIGHT LIGHTS: THE REVIVAL OF THE NEW YORK KNICKS!

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In this NBA Summer League edition of the KFS Postgame Show, DJ Zullo recaps the Knicks game against the San Antonio Spurs out in Las Vegas before hearing from generous contributors in the KFS audience.

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In this NBA Summer League edition of the KFS Postgame Show, Shawn Hardie recaps the Knicks game against the Brooklyn Nets out in Las Vegas before hearing from generous contributors in the KFS audience. 

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