# SPECIAL EDITION: What The Knicks Mean To NYC & This Epic NBA Finals Run

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Podcast: [Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective](https://stenobird.com/podcast/brian-windhorst-the-hoop-collective-827657)
Published: 2026-06-10T18:16:00+00:00
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## Resource

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon from Gotham Comedy Club in NYC to talk about the importance of the Knicks to the city and break down this epic NBA Finals battle with the Spurs with some special guests. First, legendary Knicks’ PA announcer Mike Walczewski joins us with his famous voice to talk what this run has meant to him and how he got into his role. Then, former Knick, NBA Champion and current ESPNer Iman Shumpert joins us to talk about his time with the Knicks, Linsanity, this series and what basketball is like in NYC. Finally, we are joined by Michael C. Wright and Vince Goodwill to get special insight behind the curtain for both of these teams in the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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