The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Danny James, known as Lil D, joins Carton and Big Mac to perform his new track, 'Knicks Anthem,' ahead of the team's championship banner-raising ceremony. They also debate the New York Giants' decision to cut Najee Harris.

(00:01:50) Lil D Record Deal Rumors

(00:06:26) Performance: Knicks Anthem

(00:14:22) Giants Release Najee Harris

(00:19:00) NBA Banner Ceremony Debate

(00:23:30) Youth Sports and AAU

(00:28:05) Jets Coaching Search

Craig and Big Mac debate the validity of the Knicks hanging an NBA Cup banner and discuss the team's opening night championship defense. They engage in a heated factual dispute over Knicks franchise history before shifting to a critique of Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner's management style.

(00:01:20) Titans Rumors Controversy

(00:04:25) Knicks NBA Cup Debate

(00:10:23) Knicks Championship History Dispute

(00:14:04) LeBron And Opening Night

(00:20:45) Hal Steinbrenner Spending Debate

(00:29:08) Knicks Watch Party Details

(00:32:44) New Knicks Anthem Song

C-Mac reflects on the New York Knicks' banner night and explains why their championship run, alongside the 2007 Giants, stands out as the most special in his lifetime. He compares the postseason resilience of those teams to the Yankees' recent struggles while taking calls on historic sports moments and Beatles' discography.

(00:01:00) Beatles And Knicks Banner Night

(00:02:48) Comparing 2007 Giants And Knicks

(00:07:28) Callers On Greatest NY Titles

(00:10:31) Remembering The 2007 Giants Run

(00:13:15) Knicks Success Vs Yankees Failures

Craig Carton and the crew debate the New York Knicks' decision to hang a banner for their NBA Cup victory, questioning if it diminishes a standard championship. They dive into the team's historical timeline, LeBron James' arrival at Madison Square Garden, and the latest Monday Night Football betting results.

(00:01:00) NBA Cup Banner Debate

(00:07:42) Knicks History Clash

(00:12:24) LeBron At The Garden

Danny James, known as Lil Dee, visits the studio to discuss his rising music career and perform his latest track, "Knicks Anthem." He shares stories about his connections with New York Knicks legends and reveals how he wrote his newest hit in just twenty minutes. Craig Carton also looks back on their long history together and officially commissions a new theme song.

(00:01:00) Lil Dee Career Update

(00:04:22) Writing Knicks Anthem

(00:06:22) Lil Dee Live Performance

(00:10:15) Knicks Anthem History

Craig Carton analyzes the controversial decision to cut a player following public comments about the running back rotation. They also break down Dan Quinn’s fourth-down confusion in a recent loss and pose a critical salary cap question for Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner.

(00:01:01) Najee Harris Cutting Controversy

(00:07:30) Cam Skattebo Ball Security

(00:09:53) Dan Quinn Coaching Error

(00:12:25) Knicks Fans And Invitations

(00:15:56) Hal Steinbrenner Cap Question

Pete Caldera joins Craig and Big Mac to discuss breaking the news that Aaron Boone is returning for his tenth season managing the Yankees. He provides insight into the team's postseason struggles and discusses his secondary career as a Sinatra-style crooner.

(00:01:00) Pete Caldera on Boone

(00:04:20) Yankees postseason struggles

(00:08:25) Press conference format debate

(00:09:25) Caldera's Sinatra singing career

(00:15:42) Yankees fan frustration

Big Mac & Craig criticize the Yankees' decision to conduct their end-of-season press conference over Zoom, calling the format a cop-out by Hal Steinbrenner. He and his co-host debate the lack of organizational accountability and role-play the difficult questions ownership should face regarding the futures of Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone.

(00:01:12) Yankees Zoom Call Debate

(00:03:48) Hal Steinbrenner Role-play

(00:09:14) Boone and Cashman's Future

Carton and Big Mac gear up for the New York Knicks raising their championship banner on opening night at Madison Square Garden. They dismiss the investigation into LeBron James' helicopter ride and debate callers over rising ticket prices and trading Carl-Anthony Towns.

(00:01:00) LeBron Helicopter Investigation Update

(00:03:30) Knicks Fan's Towns Trade Idea

(00:06:35) WNBA Anthem Protest Criticism

(00:09:00) The MSG Ticket Price Problem

(00:16:15) Patrick Ewing and Banner Night

The Carton Show celebrates the New York Knicks as the NBA's gold standard ahead of their title defense and ring ceremony. A teacher shares her story of converting students to the fandom, leading to a debate on the pressures of teaching and strict household rules for watching games.

(00:01:00) Knicks: The NBA Standard

(00:04:17) Teaching Through Knicks Fandom

(00:09:27) Household Rules for Spoilers