Knicks Film School

In this episode, Andrew Claudio, Jeff Johnson & Shawn Hardie take time to discuss another "honorable" mention & go through how the final voting totals & specific rankings of 3 different members of the KFS faculty led Jeremy Lin to fall to #27 & how two weeks of "Linsanity" was NOT enough for him to make our list of the Top 25 Knicks of the Past 25 Seasons.  Watch the video version  of this NBA bas...

In this episode, Jonathan Macri & Andrew Claudio continue their debate over Karl-Anthony Towns' from earlier this week before moving on to #5 on the list of the Top 25 Knicks of the Past 25 Season - a man who came to New York as an NBA Champion, won the franchise's first ever Defensive Player of the Year award, made an all-star team, an All-NBA team & multiple All-Defense teams, the man in the mid...

In this episode, Andrew Claudio & Mensa Smith take time to discuss another honorable mention during our summer series counting down the top 25 Knicks of the past 25 seasons - a current Knicks that despite a rocky first year in orange & blue played a key role & had several big moments in their deepest playoff run in 25 years, Mikal Brigdes.  Watch the video version  of this NBA basketball podcast o...

In this episode, Jonathan Macri, Andrew Claudio & Mensa Smith discuss (debate?) number 6 on our list of the Top 25 Knicks of the Past 25 Seasons - one of the two players on the list that made an Allstar team, an All-NBA team & made the Conference Finals all in the same season & one of the most impactful offensive players in NBA history, Karl-Anthony Towns. 02:37 - No. 6. Karl-Anthony Towns 44:07 -...

In this episode, Jonathan Macri & Shawn Hardie take time to discuss the first honorable mention of our summer series counting down the top 25 Knicks of the past 25 seasons - a former Knicks who just missed the list but holds a special place in the hearts of any Knicks fans who came of age during the late 90's, Marcus Camby.  Watch the video version  of this NBA basketball podcast on our YouTube ch...

In this episode, Jonathan Macri & Andrew Claudio discuss number 7 on our list of the Top 25 Knicks of the Past 25 Seasons - an all-time great Knick from the deep playoff runs of the 90's who still helped the team make the playoffs twice this century & even made an all-star team, one of the best scorers with one of the sweetest jumpers, "H-2-0" Allan Houston.  04:33 - No. 7. Allan Houston 32:00 - B...

In this edition of the Knicks Film School podcast, With the Knicks having signed a few veterans to compete for roster spots, it's time to discuss where things stand before training camp starts in one week! Jonathan Macri & Jeremy Cohen to discuss the NEW Knicks additions, who most likely stays, who potentially goes & more (2:00). Then, Jon is joined by Shawn Hardie to discuss the latest developmen...

In this episode, Jonathan Macri & Andrew Claudio (GMAC) discuss number 8 on our list of the Top 25 Knicks of the Past 25 Seasons - the longest tenured current Knick whose impact on the court are as impactful as his antics off the court are entertaining, the "blockness monster" (h/t: KFTV) Mitchell Robinson! 03:55 - No. 8. Mitchell Robinson 30:25 - Best Memory/Lasting Image 34:30 - Biggest Regret/S...

In this emergency episode, Jonathan Macri reacts to the breaking news that the Knicks have re-signed free agent guard Landry Shamet to a one-year deal.  Watch the video version  of this podcast on our YouTube channel ! FOLLOW MACRI - @JCMacriNBA FOLLOW GMAC - @AndrewJClaudio_ SIGN UP FOR THE BRUNSON TIER ON PATREON TO GET BONUS CONTENT FROM BENJY & DJ! FOR AN AD-FREE, UNINTERRUPTED VERSION OF THIS...

ICYMI, Andrew Claudio (GMAC) joined Justin Rowan & Carter Rodriguez for an episode of The Chase Down Podcast to discuss the Knicks offseason, their recent run to the conference finals, why they chose to move on from Tom Thibodeau, their chances of going further with Mike Brown, how much they do or don't match up against the Cavaliers and much more! WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE OF...

In this episode, Jonathan Macri & Andrew Claudio (GMAC) discuss number 9 on our list of the Top 25 Knicks of the Past 25 Seasons - a current Knick role player & podcast host who has been part of so many great moments since being traded here in 2023, some of which he is even responsible for, yet another Villanova Wildcat Josh Hart.  03:55 - No. 9: Josh Hart & why his (over)usage shouldn't overshado...

In this episode, Jonathan Macri, Andrew Claudio (GMAC) & special guest Shawn Hardie discuss number 11 on our list of the Top 25 Knicks of the Past 25 Seasons - a former top 5 overall Knicks draft pick that took the city by storm as a rookie & reached euphoric heights of hope/hysteria before an injury cut an allstar season short & a trade became his villain origin story, "the unicorn" Kristaps Porz...

In this episode, Jonathan Macri, Andrew Claudio (GMAC) & special guest DJ Zullo discuss number 11 on our list of the Top 25 Knicks of the Past 25 Seasons - a former Knicks draft pick that became a double-double machine under Mike D'Antoni who also earn a spot on an Allstar team & made the most of his time in New York even if it wasn't for very long (sometimes even less than a second), David Lee. ...

In this episode, Jonathan Macri opens with a few thoughts on the bombshell report that make some eye-opening allegations against Kawhi Leonard & the Clippers as well as the recent quote from Julius Randle regarding a "habit" he kicked after leaving the Knicks. Then, he is joined by Pijus Sapetka of BasketNews to discuss new Knick Guerschon Yabusele's performace at EuroBasket for Franhce this month...

In this episode, Jonathan Macri, Andrew Claudio (GMAC) & special guest Benjy Ritholtz discuss number 12 on our list of the Top 25 Knicks of the Past 25 Seasons - a fun player who was the Sixth Man of the Year award winner in 2012-13 & certainly enjoyed his time in New York (both on & off the court), J.R. Smith.  04:48 - No. 12: J.R. Smith & the fun he had in NY, on & off the court 26:52 - Best Mem...

In this episode, Jonathan Macri, Andrew Claudio (GMAC) & special guest Jeff Johnson discuss number 13 on our list of the Top 25 Knicks of the Past 25 Seasons - a fan favorite, a playoff hero, a cultural icon & for the purposes of this list, one of 10 Knicks to make an All-star team in the past 25 seasons, Latrell Sprewell! 04:00 - In Response To The Anti-RJ Hive In The Comments...   13:48 - No. 13...

Welcome to KFS Study Hall - the official Twitter Spaces show of Knicks Film School - Hosted by Shawn, Kris & Mensa. You are listening to our show from Sunday, August 31st featuring Josh Rodriguez of The Dime w/ Josh and Kwab . 0:14 - Intro 2:45 - Josh gives his thoughts on the offseason moves, including Thibs' firing 9:40 - Josh shares his expectations for the upcoming season 12:30 - AnyTimeKnicks...

In this episode, Jonathan Macri & Andrew Claudio (GMAC) discuss number 14 on our list of the Top 25 Knicks of the Past 25 Seasons - the highest Knicks draft pick from this century that despite some inconsitencies was part of a franchise turnaround & several great moments, "the Maple Mamba" RJ Barrett. 00:50 - #14, RJ Barrett & why we love/hate him 43:07 - Best Memory/Lasting Image 47:08 - Biggest...

In this episode, Jonathan Macri & Andrew Claudio (GMAC) discuss number 15 on our list of the Top 25 Knicks of the Past 25 Seasons - the prize return in the blockbuster trade with Toronto that took place in December 2023 who signed the4 richest contract in Knicks history last summer & has helped the franchise take the leap into contender status with his play on both ends of the floor, OG Anunoby. ...

In this episode, Jonathan Macri & Andrew Claudio (GMAC) discuss number 16 on our list of the Top 25 Knicks of the Past 25 Seasons - a fan favorite who didn't experience much winning in New York during his tenure & unfortunately had to leave the Knicks to eventually become one of the greatest Sixth Men in NBA history, Jamal Crawford. 00:45 - Jamal Crawford: a fan favorite who became an all-time gre...

Welcome to KFS Study Hall - the official Twitter Spaces show of Knicks Film School - Hosted by Shawn, Kris & Mensa! You are listening to our show from Sunday, August 24th Follow Knicks Film School on Twitter and sign up to be alerted whenever we go live! SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BRUNSON TIER ON PATREON TO GET BONUS CONTENT FROM BENJY & DJ! FOR AN AD-FREE, UNINTERRUPTED VERSION OF THIS EPISODE, SIGN UP...

In this episode, Jonathan Macri & Andrew Claudio (GMAC) discuss number 17 on our list of the Top 25 Knicks of the Past 25 Seasons - NYC legend, former #4 overall pick & one of the more talented players to wear Knicks uniform during some of the most dysfunctional years. Stephon Marbury.  00:00 - HEY THERE, KNICKS FANS! 01:30 - #17 - Stephon Marbury & his very complicated Knicks tenure 38:43 - Best...

In this episode, Jonathan Macri, Andrew Claudio (GMAC) & special guest Ray Marcano discuss number 18 on our list of the Top 25 Knicks of the Past 25 Seasons - one of the longest tenured Knicks on our list who also played on the last team to make the NBA Finals in a Knicks uniform, Kurt Thomas. 02:35 - #18 - Kurt Thomas 21:36 - Best Memory/Lasting Image 33:34 - Biggest Regret/Something You Wish Had...

In this episode, Jonathan Macri, Andrew Claudio (GMAC) & special guest Kris Pursiainen discuss number 19 on our list of the Top 25 Knicks of the Past 25 Seasons - former Knicks backup/starting cetner turned NBA Champion, Isaiah Hartenstein.   01:30 - #19: Isaiah Hartenstein 21:08 - Best Memory/Lasting Image 26:33 - Biggest Regret/Something You Wish Had Gone Differently 32:22 - Role on the Current...

Welcome to KFS Study Hall - the official Twitter Spaces show of Knicks Film School - Hosted by Shawn, Kris & Mensa! You are listening to our show from Sunday, August 17th Follow Knicks Film School on Twitter and sign up to be alerted whenever we go live! SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BRUNSON TIER ON PATREON TO GET BONUS CONTENT FROM BENJY & DJ! FOR AN AD-FREE, UNINTERRUPTED VERSION OF THIS EPISODE, SIGN UP...