Part Two- Barbershop Talk: The Knicks game 4 monumental blow out win in Cleveland. Is this the best NYC Knicks team in history?
Coupled with a pithy historical overview between NYC economic boom and the present state of the NYK.
For the first time in the 21st Century. The Knicks have finally made it to the NBA finals.
In part two of Basketball Diary. Historical arguments, satire and conference semifinals analysis. Between The New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavs.
Toppled with the Western Conference final analysis.
Games 5, 6 & 7.
Together with NBA finals prediction overview & LBJ’s LA decision Re-Dux.
The author has written lots to unpack. For real!
Massaging the opposition cattle with distracting food, gestural handy-jobs and a whole lot more.
According to mental sources, Cleveland head coach Kenny Atkinson is moving back to the South Bronx, pending his immediate dismissal from the team.
Extra, Extra!!!!!
The Knicks completed their sweep of the Cavs. Coming out of the gates in game four with well coaching intentions. Running, swishing and dealing the rock with a sense of urgency. Performing monumentally incarnate. Similarly to how Chris Rock handled the rock in New Jack City. Meaning, the Knicks of old “Rock” have been cleaned up for good. Let me explain, some more.
From “Hood” New York to “FREAKONOMICS” 21st Century Championship Score: “Boom”
Underlying analysis during NYC reconstruction era, Circa 1994 to 2004. Finding hope in New “Jack” City while providing historical and satirical prose.
What kind of economic and sensational artistic motifs created the NYC economic boom?
Back then, crime along with drug related homicide was beginning to take a national score. Gangs, drug crimes tied to organize related activity spectacles(John Gotti Trials & Tribulations).
Along with city infested urine graffiti art tag subway lines. Are actively satirized in today’s arena. The punchline of late night comedy related satire towards how “Old” New York was perceived between 1994 to 2004. At least in media circles and political commentary during the Giuliani administration. Prior to, David Dinkins and Ed-C. Also know as “he closed the gay baths, on false scientific data” For Real! were of a City in dyer need of an uplift.
The film New Jack City is both satirical in nature and realistically vivid in expressing NYC economic reality.
On the ground.
Depicting how New Yorkers lived during a time of economic hardship for decades, going back to the 70’s. The NYK last title was back in 1973, nearly 53 years ago today.
With this picture in mind. Between two ferns: 1994 & 2004.
The Giuliani administration began reconstructing the city in three major areas: 1-Street crime, 2-Mob related activity tied to organize crime & 3-Satirical artistic performances connected to the arts(Sensation & YBA). Toppled with pornographic zoning laws. Away from 42nd Street to Midtown Hells Kitchen. While removing the old “SpermMinator” parody movie theater, located in Midtown West 50th Street. Hells Kitchen corner of freedom and uncertainty.
Certainly the image of a “Crack-Head” played by Chris Rock in New Jack City. Was both symbolic “hood” New York and corporeal to crackdown with tone, satire and economic policy. These “Low-brow” depictions were tied to shame and economic poverty. These historical analysis in relation to sports pride. Earning respect back to NYC with enormous currency backed securities are real in nature . Today, the city is proud to inhabit safer streets while being able to finally have a sports team other than baseball to equally achieve monumental feasts. Amid decades of mayoral administrations between 1970 to 1994. Resulting in poor crime and economic policy generating expertise.
The Rudolph Giuliani administration radically began to change the look and feel of “Old & Hood” New York. Towards something we see in the flesh today, a more inclusive city. Beginning in 1994, along with the Knicks final NBA appearance in 1999. The city was dealing with “Rock” on TV satirizing how crack cocaine was the ultimate rock to defeat. While major battles awaited from defending against police abuses. To declaring morality war on the Arts, ie: The Sensation YBA or “Young British Art” show at the Brooklyn museum. Not to mention several affairs between the mayor’s wife and mistress, co-living in unison. The mayor most people love to hate, was dealing with his own struggles. Amidst battling City Counsel with monumental 1-2-3 economic policy changes. Aligning tectonic shifts leading to financial Wall Street future prosperity. With main street also benefiting. Can be seen on all parts of New York City, today.
Furthermore, the situation with Sensation was the subject between the Mayor’s office and the Brooklyn museum. Young British artist Chris Ofili “The Holy Virgin Mary, 1996, paper collage, oil paint, glitter, polyester resin, map pins & elephant dung on linen, 243.8 x 182.9 cm © Chris Ofili”
Became the subject matter of attacks. For the sake of religious morality, code of conduct and PG-13 sense of sensibility. One notable fact, elephant “Doodie” is a symbol of religious nirvana in certain African Tribes. With this side note aside: “Old” sensation “hood” Sperm related bodily experiences were beginning to take shape in NYC. For the sake of benefiting corporeal economic policies behind micro economics side of the isle.
For Real!
While not intentionally in nature. Sensation aid the City with convincing art collectors. Finding potentially art value driven markets in real-estate high art collecting gallery spaces. One major economic face lift towards bringing back sacred art spaces thought the City. All thanks to Rudy. Cheers to “New” York along with the NYK.
The Knicks are Heading to the NBA Finals. First in 21st Century Class.
Game four between the Knicks and Cavs was a cattle battle royal . Similar to a bloody shock and awe scene from Kill Bill.
Brunson, Towns and company performance monumentally.
Seemed to be more than simply sports competition. Understanding the Knicks finals history. Hitherto the team has never been to the finals.
Is short of amazingly corporeal to see. For the first time in this Century.
The Knicks await either OKC or San Antonio.
Furthermore, one could draw clear arguments to declare we are seeing the best Knicks team in history.
Game 4 Stats:
Points for Donovan Mitchell & James Harden: Games 1-3. Game one 29PTs for DM, 15 for JH. 26PTs for DM while JH had merely 17PTs during game two. In game three 23PTs for DM with 19PTs for JH. The Cavs scored -19 points, -9 rebounds, -23 in fast-break PTS with -13 points off to. Displaying the worse quitting time first half differentials in game 4 vs NYK.
With a final game four score: 130 to 93, the Knicks are now Eastern Conference champions. The big three during game four: K. Towns 19PTs 3AST 2BLK. OG Anunoby 17PTs, 7REB and 4AST. With J. Brunson 15PTs 6/14 FG and 5AST.
In contrast to D. Mitchell 31PTs 9/18FG and 1AST to keep the Cavs in play. E. Mobley lackluster 15PTS, 7REB and 4 AST along with James Harden. 12PTS 2/8FG and 2AST could not prove to be enough. For the Knicks of 21st Century “New” York.
“Knicks are WINNING THE CHIP 🗣️ Stephen A. has confidence in New York finishing the job! | First Take“
“On First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins and Cam’ron join Shae Cornette to react to the New York Knicks advancing to the NBA Finals after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals.“
Knicks vs Possible Finals Opposition: 2025-26 Regular Season
The Knicks record vs OCK is 0-2 and 1-1 with San Antonio. 100.0 points against OCK while 123.0 when playing the Spurs. -7.0 points differential with OCK. With +11.5 versus San Antonio. Moreover, the Knicks captain J. Brunson averaging 24.0 against OKC and 26.5 vs the Spurs.
Towns on the other hand shoot the ball under 20 points. With 16.0PTs when playing both teams. One notable benchmark is the fact NYK defeated SAS in the NBA Emirates cup championship. Furthermore, the Knicks completed a monumental 11 straight playoff wins. With a +19.4 differential entering the finals. Is a rather magical NBA historical moment for NYK franchisee.
Barbershop Knicks Banter Chat: Is NYK finals run more good play or bad competition? Since the year 2000, more Western conference teams have won the title.
According to Gemini AI: “The Los Angeles Lakers won championships in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, and 2010. The San Antonio Spurs secured titles in 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014. The Dallas Mavericks won the championship in 2011. The Golden State Warriors claimed titles in 2015, 2017, and 2018.The Denver Nuggets won their first title in 2023.
In total, there have been 6 different Western Conference teams that have won the title since 2000.“
15 Western teams in total have won the NBA title since the NYK were in the contest back in 1999 against the Spurs. Loosing in 5 games to a better coached San Antonio. In fairness to Fist Take, “Big” Perk who argues the Knicks have been battletested. OCK defeated the Suns and Lakers 4-0 with monumental “get your broom” ready sweeps. The Spurs faced tremendous adversity against the Minnesota Wolfs. With the Western conference tied 3-2,betwee OCK and Spurs. The KNY awaits the winner of the contest with lesser competition. Dominating the Hawks, Pistons and Cavs with little adversity to show for. Placing the bet on KNY ownership and coaching Mike Brown with winning plays, all around.
The Western Contest. Game Four & Five. Analysis:
Game 4, San Antonio “Wilt” to Wemby’s Court.
The others for OCK alongside Alex Caruso lead the Spurs in bench points: 2-1, 61.0 bench points. Ahead of game four, the barbershop chatter in San Antonio: “How will the Spurs respond in game 4?” Thus far in the contest the Spurs have not loss 3 games in a row.
Coming out with pride and prejudice. Wemby paint dominance was at full display with a 16-1 run. With less that 5:21min left in the first quarter. Meanwhile the Thunder bench finish the half with a mere 6-16PTS display. Should OCK go on to win the series (I picked the Spurs in 7) the others will need to support SGA in able to go against the NYK should OCK win the series.
At The Half: OCK 38, Spurs 50. Wemby 22PTs / 10 REBs. Moreover the Spurs play great when Wemby can comfortably dominate the paint. Hitherto the Spurs had not shown this level of urgency.
Displaying levels of greatness, physicality and grit, behind their leader in Victor “he plays like Wilt” Wembayama.
Wemby In The Paint: Game 1, 26PTs- 13-21 FG. 10PTs with 5-8 FG with lackluster performance in game 3: 10PTs-5-8FG. Returning to greatness in game 4 with 14 PTs & 7-12 FG. Scoring a final 33PTs, 8REB with 5 AST.
The roaring Spurs won game 4 103-82 at the ranch. Toppled with S. Castle 13PTs, 3REB, 6 AST. With D. Fox 12PTs, 10REB & 5 AST respectively.
Game Six: Back in San Antonio. OCK Leads 3-2
The Spurs, facing elimination. Resurrected themselves in game six. Meanwhile, the taxonomy of religious gestures. Showed for San Antonio via the Sisters. Spurs roll out roaring Q1 22Pts to 22 OCK. On top of prayers. The home cheering sounds inside the arena for San Antonio. To the cheer of home crowd, roaring gracing nuns. Wemby’s Buddhist wolf pack Madonna’s. Once again playing towards “Wilt” Chamberlain energies on game six.
While the reining MVP (Read Part One) S. Gilgeous Alexander back-back ring expectations. Have completed battle tested each other with blow by blow monumental possessions.
The NYK will need to be extremely prepared to learn how to win on the road.
Spurs dominate the half Q2: OKC:53 Spurs 60. Wemby 22PTs, 6Reb, 1Blk to lead the San Antonio. Along with D. Harper 12Pts. The Thunder maintains the score at the margins with SGA leading the way: 10Pts, 9Reb, 0Ast for OKC.
The Spurs are 1-7FG when S. Castle is set as a primary defender. Allowing Wemby to dominate from the perimeter. Furthermore, Wemby has been 3 times double teamed. 19.9 times PG in 1st 5 games.
At Q3 end. Along side Wemby, the bench played a remarkable role. Leading the way, the Spurs 66Pts. Reducing OKC offense to under 70Pts with 66Pts respectively.
Much to the surprise of TV pundits calling out the Spurs to loose in six. Q4 ended with a massive blow out final score: Spurs 118 to 91 OCK.
With a 27 deficit, the Spurs pushed back OCK. Forcing a game 7 elimination game, back in Oklahoma.
Wemby 28Ts, 1-Reb, 3Bkl. D. Harper 19Pts “the others” had monumental possessions.
Thus providing much needed “I Need a Robin”, “Gianobli” second teammate. To show up!
OCK was not able to regain the lead thought game six. For the first time since 2016. Loosing its 3Rd consecutive game 6 of the post season.
Miami Heat guard Terry “8th Street hand-job Italian” Rozzier and former NBA player Damon “White Powder-Zeppolis” Jones, were arrested. If convicted they face up to 20 years in prison. These folks were released on bond and await trial in Federal court.”
From October 21st to Saturday 10/25/25 and for the remaining of the regular season. OKC, San Antonio will dominate big in the West (2-0).
Back east, The Knicks are rolling, running, defending and shooting great (2-0) thus far. Early predictions suggest a monumental clash of the titans between The Spurs and The Thunder, in the post-season. For some, wishing the same rings true for NYC vs Indiana or Cleveland, let’s see. The Knicks are well poised to execute well in the playoffs.
Side note considerations: The Warriors look for the first time, in years. As rightly contenders for that impeccable fifth title. Furthermore, The Los Angeles Lakers are managing how to play, defend and run well without Lebron. Luka is proving himself as a prolific MVP scorer and team leader.
I want to see more ball rotation from LA. They should defend Q-3 all the bloody time, as my British voices would say.
Lastly, the FBI looks into allegations of organize gaming, under-the-table shakedowns with lewd allegations, in mind.”
While trying to arouse his teammates to victory. The Setting was at the “No Bunny Ranch” San Antonio.
Game 5, OCK Bounces Back Home.
Scoring a mere 19PTs with 4REB and 7 AST. The emphasis was for S. Gilgeous Alexander (SGA) to bounce back at home.
The Barbershop Discussion: How will the MVP AKA “Most Valuable Puto” in New York City. Respond against the young Spurs. While the NYK await the winner of the contest. Experts indicate the Knicks have better odds against the Spurs.
SGA, the regular season most valuable player came out looking like a hard “Puto”. Indeed player! Shai is winning the paint battle against Wemby. SGA, the 2025-26 MVP has an edge on the Spurs. Dominating battle tested back-to-back ring holder.
Winning the experience challenge over San Antonio’s youth and failure to assist Wemby with a clear #2 option. The Spurs often look to run out of gas.
At the Half: Spurs 53, OCK 69. The third quarter was a flop for Wemby. 20PTs with a mere 4-15FG and shooting 0-5 from behind the 3PT line. While OCK when onto winning the third with a 16-7PTs run.
The Spurs morale, youth and endurance were exposed with just under 3:3min left in the fourth. SGA finish the game with yet another +30PTs performance, scoring 32PTs. OCK leads the series 3-2 wining at home 127 to 114.
Game 7 In Oklahoma. Series Tied 3-3
SGA Canadian “Bacon” Vs French “Baguette” with Crackers and Cheese. While the homeland serves up the land. Two international giants are gracing mid-western skies. With love of government and seemingly enchanted voices. Right, wrong or indifferent. Game 7 in Oklahoma began with a bang!
Barbershop Talk Shop: Will the Spurs need to enchant “Nina Hartley VINP Services“? Read Part One, while understanding the “N” in VINP stands for nuns. Enlisting prayers + onion rings secret services is an attempt both teams will try and slay. As the contest nears to a final game 7. The battle is between Wemby playing as the ghost of “Wilt” reincarnate. Vs the league’s MVP playing to raise his stock towards MJ, Lebron and Kobe status.
In able to complete the task at hand, Wemby needs to depend on baseline pick and pop, midrange offense. While Shai must rely on 3Pt and driving the ball to his elbow. Driving the offense via his cutting and slashing.
Q1 Roll Out: San Antonio played extremely well. With dominating forces backed by prayers and love. D. Vassel scored 7Pts along with De. Fox 10PTs shooting 4-6FG with 3BKL. Wemby dropped 5PTs to that of 8PTs for SGA. At the end of Q1: OKC25 Spurs 32PTs. The 2nd quarter saw little differences in terms of stopping Wemby’s offense. Shai dribble penetration was eliminated on every possession. The “Others” showed remarkable resiliency on the road for San Antonio.
Q2 At the Half: Spurs 56 / OKC 53.
The Spurs 2-PT field goals was 14-26 to 17-28 for Oklahoma City. While 3-PT field goals for the Spurs dominated. Shooting 7-17 against OCK 5-18. Free-throws in order. 7-8 San Antonio vs 4-8 for the Thunder. Winning Off. rebounds was OKC with 9 under the Spurs 4. Also winning in bench PTS was OKC with 20 to just 11 for San Antonio. OKC loss in turnovers at the half with 8 vs 4 for the spurs. Wemby lost the half to SGA with just 10PTs, 3REB, 1AST and 1STL. Rounding the half with 4-9FG. SGA lead the OCK wolf pack with 19PTs, 4REB and 5AST. Shooting 8-11FG.
Q3 lead to yet another San Antonio stellar performance. The Spurs ran a 16-2 run to lead OKC 75PTs to 65PTs with under 4:33min. Wemby’s 16PTs along with J. Champaing leading the Spurs to victory with 17PTs. On the Thunder’s side of the fence. SGA dropped 32PTs with lackluster scoring from A. Caruso 9PTs and J. McCain 12PTs.
Q4 is OKC final season on the line. The league’s regular season MVP S. Gilgeous Alexander scored a mere 5PTs during the final quarter. Perhaps “Shai butters with greasy onion rings” didn’t pan out on that old frying pan. SGA 35PTs, 4REB, 9AST, 3STL could not surpass the Spurs. A. Caruso finish with 12PTS, 5REB and 4AST. While J. McCain 12PTS, 1REB, 0AST and J. Williams 11PTS, 10REB, and 4 AST for OCK. The “others” for Oklahoma City could not get it done to bring a back-to-back ring for SGA Thunders. C. Wallace 17PTS, 7REB and 4AST was the closest “Other” to that of SGA’s 30+ performance.
Final Score in Oklahoma City: OKC 103 / SAN 111. Wemby’s “VINP” scored, big for the young ballers on the road. According to mental sources, Wemby shouted after the game: “The Nina’s Sisters Are Legit B#Ic*s” for real! Winning the Western Conference MVP with 22PTS, 7REB, 2AST. Victor Wembanyama roadmap towards best player on the world is within reach. The “Others” for San Antonio: S. Castle 16PTS, 6REB, 6AST. De. Fox 15PTS, 0REB, 5AST with J. “was seen after the game with Nina Hartley’s VINP” Champagnie. dropped 20PTS, 6REB & 1AST along with other seeds of Champaign. Where? in “that” VIP room of course. The Spurs go on the road to defeat OCK defending championship roster to face the well rested NYK back at the ranch in San Antonio.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with a team-high 35 points along with 9 assists for the Thunder in the losing effort. The Spurs win the series 4-3.”
The NBA Finals Prelude to “Lube” & What Should SGA Do Now. Perhaps Chat with LBJ’s About His “Onion” Ring Food Truck Strategy.
Last Word: All About “Basket” & Balls.
The NBA finals is set between NKY and SAN Spurs. Beginning on June 3rd 2026 back at the ranch in San Antonio. The Knicks will be rested and tested. Travelling with K. Anthony Towns South Bronx “Secret Lubing Service” Vs “Grace and Awe“, provided by the “Nina’s Sisters” of love. More on that sideline story, later in part three.
Will the Spurs rise to the occasion or bust in game one with anticipation?
The Knicks Vs Spurs postseason ranking share revealing realities. NYK are 1St in point differentials leading San Antonio. Toppled with: Off RGT, Def RGT and Net RTG. Beating the Spurs in 2Nd and 3Rd positions during the post-season. In addition to defeating Wemby during the Emirates NBA Cup. The new 21st Century Knicks coupled between Jalen Brunson and Karl A. Tows, are all that.
For real!
Meanwhile, the “New” York Knicks invoke the use of “Massage Envy” plus “Chimi” secret services massage therapy. As a means to implement lubing sessions, between each game. Indeed, each team does employ prelude to pre-lube action to stay focused during the series. “VIP, VINP, MVNP, PIPNVP”‘s are amongst the phrases used by the participating basket, ballers. Indeed Player!
Mental sources are currently gathering information and shall report a bit later, if interested.
“Respect is the new currency for the Knicks and New York City” –KAT.
The Knicks are traveling for game one to San Antonio, facing little to zero adversity and rest. While the Spurs had a rocky roadmap facing Minnesota and Oklahoma City. The matchup is being rolled out as a battle between one 5 Vs a 2 and 5 for NYK. In Wemby, a raising star who is perhaps ready to be the “New Face of the League” ahead of time. To the expectations of NBA fans and pundits alike. The Knicks on the other hand will need to combine Brunson (2) and Towns (5/to sometimes 4) when OG and M. Robinson are on the floor. In able to defeat the Spurs.
Early bird predictions: (NYK in 7)
Dear First Take: What Should SGA Do Now?
Following up on themes discussed in part one. Much debate is being erected on the subject of Lebron’s decisions with LA Lakers. Perhaps OCK front office could invite LBJ to vacation himself to Oklahoma City. Reports indicate Lebron does not want to take a pay-cut (50+million per year) in able to go back to Cleveland. Furthermore, OKC does have several 1st and 2nd round picks the Lakers could utilize to build the roster, over time.
The question for LBJ couldn’t be more clear: “Are you playing to stay in LA” or go and chase MJ and Kobe in the ring department. Thus cementing your “Goat of all time” narrative.
Show Notes: “Nick Wright explains why LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and other NBA superstars are treated unfairly by the media… and how it all goes back to Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan.”
Comparatively, winning two more rings with a healthy, young and ready championship roster. I tend to agree with N. Wright regarding Lebron “ultimate goat” of all time “Un-Packing conversation ” motif. Folks like SA. Smith and Skip Bayless will ultimately never yield to Lebron over MJ. Perhaps if Lebron tries to get a few more by playing with OKC, joining SGA and perhaps Giannis. Could mean more rings for the “King”. Further cementing his title run for teams played during his career. Imagine if SGA join forces with Giannis and Lebron to form the ultimate back-court, in an effort to compete with San next year.
Next Steps:
A pithy note on the series thus far. Basketball diaries is my creative anthology towards developing first, second and third. Narrative burst that combine gonzo sports with NBA play by play analysis. Headlines, notes and metal source reporting. These categorical essays are meant to blur the line between controlled “a-historical” hysteria and comedy.
Part three covers the NBA finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. I picked NYK in 7 games. Let it all be. While pressing to rest until the final contest is complete. Knicks stole game one in San Antonio to much fan fare on premises. What does this mean for “New” Economic “York”. To be revealed in part 3.
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