NBA Finals Game 1 Preview: Spurs vs. Knicks Predictions + Draymond Green's Critique of New York

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Published on Jun 3, 2026, 10:14:24 AM
Total time: 00:21:55

Episode Description

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex preview Game 1 of the NBA Finals, make their predictions for tonight's matchup and the series as a whole, and react to Draymond Green's criticism of the Knicks by debating whether New York is a legitimate championship contender or if Green is unfairly downplaying the team's impressive postseason run.

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 of their Western Conference Finals series over the weekend, winning the series 4-3 and advancing to the NBA Finals. Game 1 of the NBA Finals is in San Antonio tonight. Who will win Game 1? Who will win the series?

Despite the Knicks' run to the NBA Finals, Green questioned whether the team has what it takes to win a championship. On his podcast, he argued that New York still lacks a true "1A" superstar and challenged the team to prove him wrong. His most controversial remark came when he said, "You're supposed to get out of the East," suggesting that reaching the Finals from the Eastern Conference shouldn't automatically earn a team championship respect. Is Green offering a fair assessment of the Knicks, or is he simply hating on one of the NBA's biggest success stories this season?

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