Are the Knicks For Real? Gary Payton & CP The Fanchise Talk NBA Cup, Magic & Thunder
Hall of Famer Gary Payton and CP “The Fanchise” sit down with Ian Begley on The Putback to break down the Knicks’ NBA Cup run, how to slow down Jalen Brunson, and why OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges might be the two-way wing core New York’s been waiting for.
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Show Notes
In this special crossover episode, CP joins SNY’s The Putback with Ian Begley and Hall of Famer Gary Payton to talk Knicks, NBA Cup and Vegas.
Gary explains how he’d game-plan for Jalen Brunson in today’s NBA, why OG Anunoby reminds him of Kawhi Leonard, and how prize money and pride fuel this new in-season tournament. CP breaks down Knicks–Magic as a true playoff preview, the importance of Josh Hart’s shooting surge, Karl-Anthony Towns’ two-way impact, and why gutting the roster for Giannis could actually backfire.
You’ll also hear thoughts on Deuce McBride’s injury, Tyler Kolek’s opportunity, potential trade targets like Jose Alvarado, and whether the Thunder are already the team to beat.
Episode highlights:
- Gary Payton on the NBA Cup & $500K motivation
- How GP would guard Jalen Brunson – “You can’t stop him, you contain him”
- OG Anunoby as a Kawhi-type defender & why he changes everything
- CP on Knicks–Magic: physicality, Desmond Bane, and rebounding battle
- Josh Hart’s 17/9/5 run as a starter & 99th-percentile transition numbers
- CAT’s advanced impact metrics and the Giannis trade debate
- Bench questions without Deuce and Shamet
- Jose Alvarado & the value of “margin moves” at the deadline
- Are Knicks–Thunder getting an early Finals preview in Vegas?
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