Mike Wargon

But for me, the NBA to have games like that and players like that come out of nowhere, that's what brings about a lot of joy.

But for me, the NBA to have games like that and players like that come out of nowhere, that's what brings about a lot of joy.

But for me, the NBA to have games like that and players like that come out of nowhere, that's what brings about a lot of joy.

Yes. For example, coaches come in before every game. And sometimes they come in and they've got smiles, make jokes, talk for 10 minutes before we even get to basketball. And other times they'll come in and they'll sit down. All right, what you got? stone-faced, just want to get to business and get back to their office and cross some T's and not some I's.

Yes. For example, coaches come in before every game. And sometimes they come in and they've got smiles, make jokes, talk for 10 minutes before we even get to basketball. And other times they'll come in and they'll sit down. All right, what you got? stone-faced, just want to get to business and get back to their office and cross some T's and not some I's.

Yes. For example, coaches come in before every game. And sometimes they come in and they've got smiles, make jokes, talk for 10 minutes before we even get to basketball. And other times they'll come in and they'll sit down. All right, what you got? stone-faced, just want to get to business and get back to their office and cross some T's and not some I's.

You can absolutely tell when they feel a little pressure, when there's some anxiety going in. But every coach is different. Some coaches, it doesn't matter what the situation, up 3-0, down 3-0. They're just relaxed. They're ready to go. They're prepared. Whatever happens, happens. It's not that they're not competitive.

You can absolutely tell when they feel a little pressure, when there's some anxiety going in. But every coach is different. Some coaches, it doesn't matter what the situation, up 3-0, down 3-0. They're just relaxed. They're ready to go. They're prepared. Whatever happens, happens. It's not that they're not competitive.

You can absolutely tell when they feel a little pressure, when there's some anxiety going in. But every coach is different. Some coaches, it doesn't matter what the situation, up 3-0, down 3-0. They're just relaxed. They're ready to go. They're prepared. Whatever happens, happens. It's not that they're not competitive.

But that's also an interesting part of it, seeing how they handle the ups and downs of the roller coaster ride.

But that's also an interesting part of it, seeing how they handle the ups and downs of the roller coaster ride.

But that's also an interesting part of it, seeing how they handle the ups and downs of the roller coaster ride.

No doubt. And people might think because the amount of minutes he's playing, it's a minor role. But I said all season long, you can't really judge the Knicks until Mitchell Robinson comes back. I mean, their number one weakness this year was how inconsistent their defense was. Mitchell Robinson is simply one of the best defensive players in the game.

No doubt. And people might think because the amount of minutes he's playing, it's a minor role. But I said all season long, you can't really judge the Knicks until Mitchell Robinson comes back. I mean, their number one weakness this year was how inconsistent their defense was. Mitchell Robinson is simply one of the best defensive players in the game.

No doubt. And people might think because the amount of minutes he's playing, it's a minor role. But I said all season long, you can't really judge the Knicks until Mitchell Robinson comes back. I mean, their number one weakness this year was how inconsistent their defense was. Mitchell Robinson is simply one of the best defensive players in the game.

He's not only a rim protector and a good shot blocker, But in terms of a guy his size, his ability to handle a pick and roll is pretty amazing considering, again, his size. And in today's NBA, if you don't have that, you're going to get crushed. And Carl Anthony Towns, he's had some very good defensive games, but he's not going to be an NBA all-defensive player.

He's not only a rim protector and a good shot blocker, But in terms of a guy his size, his ability to handle a pick and roll is pretty amazing considering, again, his size. And in today's NBA, if you don't have that, you're going to get crushed. And Carl Anthony Towns, he's had some very good defensive games, but he's not going to be an NBA all-defensive player.

He's not only a rim protector and a good shot blocker, But in terms of a guy his size, his ability to handle a pick and roll is pretty amazing considering, again, his size. And in today's NBA, if you don't have that, you're going to get crushed. And Carl Anthony Towns, he's had some very good defensive games, but he's not going to be an NBA all-defensive player.

But to have Mitchell Robinson there at certain situations, I think that's going into the series, I thought that was going to make a difference. And the other thing for the Knicks, Jalen Brunson, as we've all seen, has developed into a very special player who is one of the few that come playoff time, come the biggest moments, he's got the ability to raise his game even higher. I don't know.

But to have Mitchell Robinson there at certain situations, I think that's going into the series, I thought that was going to make a difference. And the other thing for the Knicks, Jalen Brunson, as we've all seen, has developed into a very special player who is one of the few that come playoff time, come the biggest moments, he's got the ability to raise his game even higher. I don't know.