Knicks Film School

In this episode, Jon & GMAC react LIVE to the comments, quotes, questions & overall nothingburgers that came from 2023-34 Knicks Media Day! Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel! FOLLOW MACRI - @JCMacriNBA FOLLOW GMAC - @AndrewJClaudio_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

In this episode, Jon goes solo on a Sunday afternoon to react to the Jrue Holiday trade to the Celtics and goes over both the pros & cons of this move for Boston (5:46) before looking at it from the Portland side and determining whether this is a better or worse return that what they could’ve gotten from Miami (10:09). Then, he looks at both this trade and the Dame Lillard trade from the Knicks pe...

In this episode. Jon & GMAC dedicate a full show discussing the Dame Lillard trade from all angles. They start by looking at each team involved - the Bucks, Blazers, Heat & Suns - and what this trade means for each franchise. Then, they go through the entire NBA and look for the best potential Jrue Holiday trade candidates (including the Knicks). Finally, they go through the biggest trades in NBA...

In this episode, Jon opens with a few thoughts on the Knicks making things officially my naming Gersson Rosas the SVP of Basketball Operations and former Knicks second round pick Trevor Keels finding a new home (1:52). Then, he is joined by longtime NBA writer & reporter Steve Aschburner to discuss his recent Q&A with Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau, as well as his thoughts on the job Thibs has do...

In this episode... yet another evergreen draft! This time, Jon, GMAC & Benjy are selecting 6-man lineups (C, F, F, G, G, BE) using a player pool filled with every winner of the Most Valuable Player award in NBA history! Who ends up with the best team? Which MVP should've been drafted but wasn't? Tune in and find out! Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel! FOLLOW MACRI - @J...

This is a PREVIEW of the appearance GMAC made on Dan Favale's podcast Hardwood Knocks, which gave a 101-minute lookahead to the upcoming Knicks season! WATCH the full episode on the Hardwood Knicks YouTube channel OR listen on iTunes or Spotify or wherever podcasts are available! FOLLOW DAN - @DanFavale FOLLOW HARDWOOD KNOCKS - @HardwoodKnocks FOLLOW GMAC - @AndrewJClaudio_ Learn more about your a...

In this episode, Jon & GMAC open discussing potential weekend plans before having a lengthy conversation about Giannis Antetokounmpo & the growing belief around the NBA media circles that this could be his last season in Milwaukee. Then, they wrap up their franchise GOATs series & determine who they both think is the greatest player of each franchise in the Western Conference. For the rest of this...

In this episode, Jon is joined by Dexter Henry of SNY & The New York Post for a discussion about all the recent Knicks headlines, specifically Julius Randle leaving CAA and what that means for his future in New York. They also discuss potential headlines that may be discussed this season, such as possible changes or improvements to the Knicks offense, how RJ will perform this season, IQ's looming...

In this episode... buckle up! Jon, Jeremy & GMAC take a suggestion from a KFS listener and conduct one of the more unique evergreen drafts they've ever done. No more details are necessary. Just sit back, enjoy and if you're ever the Knicks interim head coach, be careful what you look at on the internet! Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel! FOLLOW MACRI - @JCMacriNBA FOLL...

With the #FIBAWorldcup all wrapped up AND with training camp just around the corner, listen to our X's & O's experts Ben Ritholtz & DJ Zullo for an all-you-can-ask mailbag on the KFS YouTube channel! Watch the video version on our YouTube channel! FOLLOW BENJY - @BenRitholtzNBA FOLLOW DJ - @DJAceNBA FOLLOW APJP - @xaybank Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted...

In this episode, Jon is first joined by lifelong Jets fan GMAC to react to the news that future Hall-of-Fame Quarterback & offseason acquisition Aaron Rodgers suffered a season ending Achilles injury on Monday night against the Buffalo Bills (1:47). Then, Jon is joined by New York Giants radio & podcast host John Schmeelk to first go through the 3 biggest things they're most excited for, as well a...

In this episode, Jon & GMAC react to Team USA's disappointing loss to Canada in the bronze medal game of the FIBA World Cup before looking ahead to next summer's Olympic games in Paris, France and discuss what American players should be in the conversation for the roster.  Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel! FOLLOW MACRI - @JCMacriNBA FOLLOW GMAC - @AndrewJClaudio_ Lear...

In this emergency episode, Jon reacts to Team USA & Team Canada both being eliminated in their FIBA World Cup semifinals matchups this morning against Serbia & Germany. He gives his thoughts on what went wrong for both teams, how the rest of the world has closed the talent cap with the US, how many individual player takeaways should happen as a result of this tournament and much more! Watch the vi...

In this episode, Jon & GMAC open with a few thoughts about the opening of the NFL season before diving into a conversation about the NBA teams facing the most pressure for the 2023-24 season and comparing their personal top 5 lists.  For the rest of this episode, as well as an additional episode per week for just $7 a month & several other bonus content perks, sign up for our Patreon now: https://...

In this episode, Jon is joined by CP "The Fanchise" of Knicks Fan TV for their yearly crossover mailbag, featuring several different questions submitted by well known figures in the KFS, KFTV & overall Knicks content world! TIMESTAMPS (subject in parenthesis): 9:31 - QUESTION #1 (Julius Randle) 15:18 - QUESTION #2 (Jalen Brunson) 21:26 - QUESTION #3 (Immanuel Quickley) 25:33 - QUESTION #4 (Knicks...

In this episode, Jon opens with a few thoughts on the FIBA World Cup games that occurred over Labor Day weekend & what potential matchups Knicks fans could be looking forward to in the Semifinals & Finals. Then he is joined by the founder & director of Steady Buckets, Coach Macky AND friend (and sponsor) of the pod Barry Weiss of Weiss & Rosenbloom to learn all about this programs & how they use l...

In this episode, the Casuals have reassembled on a special Labor Day edition of Casual Friday. This time, the crew of GMAC, Shawn, Mensa & XJ are back for another evergreen draft in which they'll each be creating teams consisting of best NBA players today between the ages of 25-29. Who goes number 1? Who doesn't get drafted? How many Knicks are selected? Listen and find out! Watch the video versio...

In this episode, Jon & GMAC open with their reaction to Canada's loss to Brazil in the FIBA World Cup before conducting the first ever NBA League Pass Draft, in which they each select 5 teams that they're most intrigued to check in on via NBA League Pass during the 2023-24 Regular Season! For the rest of this episode, as well as an additional episode per week for just $7 a month & several other bo...

In this episode, GMAC is joined by Alex Trataros of Knicks Fan TV for a wide ranging discussion about the state of the Knicks, the highs & lows about their most recent playoff run, whether fans will be to enjoy the regular season and much more (8:15). Then, they step outside the world of basketball and select their own personal top 10 lists of the athletes that currently run the New York sports wo...

In this episode, Jon is joined by Ti Windisch of the Gyro Step podcast for a conversation about the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo and whether his days could be numbered in Milwaukee. Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel! FOLLOW MACRI - @JCMacriNBA FOLLOW GMAC - @AndrewJClaudio_ FOLLOW TI - @TiWindisch FOLLOW GYRO STEP - @GyroStepPodcast Learn more about your ad choices....

In this episode, Jon opens with a recap of the performances of RJ Barrett, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart & even Evan Fournier during the opening weekend of the 2023 FIBA World Cup (0:39). Then, Jon, Jeremy & GMAC are drafting again! This time, they're selecting the best possible starting five of active NBA players who once played for the Knicks (10:40). Who goes #1? How many players from the Porzingis...

In this episode, Jon & GMAC are joined by Fred Katz of the Athletic to discuss his recent article breaking down the Knicks lawsuit against the Toronto Raptors and discuss just how crazy as story this is, as well as the merits of the case from the Knicks side, what the motivation or endgame could be for taking this route, how much of a distraction this could potentially be, what affect this might h...

In this interview, Jon & GMAC open the show with a few quick thoughts on the recent lawsuit filed by the Knicks/MSG against the Toronto Raptors/MLSE which alleges that a former Knicks video coordinator "illegally procured and then disclosed proprietary information" before joining the Toronto staff this summer (1:23). Then, Jon is joined by longtime NBA writer & reporter Howard Beck for a discussio...

In this episode, Jon & Jeremy drop a SURPRISE Cap Or No Cap all about Immanuel Quickley and the upcoming decision the Knicks face. Should they extend the runner up for 6th Man of the Year or trade him for a potential upgrade/better fit? Tune in for the full discussion! Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel! FOLLOW MACRI - @JCMacriNBA FOLLOW JEREMY - @TheCohencidence FOLLOW...

In this emergency episode, Jon reacts to the release of 2023-24 Knicks Schedule & answers questions live! Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel! FOLLOW MACRI - @JCMacriNBA FOLLOW APJP - @xaybank Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p...