2026 NBA Finals Preview: KCP Talks WCF Game 7, Chet Holmgren, Knicks vs Spurs, and more! | EP52

On this episode of Dawg Talk, NBA Champion Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (KCP) and J-Mac break down the San Antonio Spurs' Game 7 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder and preview a highly anticipated NBA Finals matchup between the Spurs and New York Knicks. KCP gives his reaction to Victor Wembanyama's dominance, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's incredible playoff run, and Chet Holmgren's disappointing Game 7 performance. The guys debate whether OKC should make major roster changes, discuss why the Spurs' young core is ahead of schedule, and explain how De'Aaron Fox could become the X-factor in the NBA Finals. The conversation also takes a fun turn as KCP compares his 2020 Los Angeles Lakers championship team to his 2023 Denver Nuggets title squad and reveals which team he thinks would come out on top. Plus, J-Mac and KCP go head-to-head in another heated debate over the New York Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Victor Wembanyama, and who will win the NBA Finals. 0:00 Intro & KCP returns from family vacation 1:15 Revisiting 23’ Nuggets vs 26’ Knicks debate 3:45 2020 Lakers vs 2023 Nuggets: Which team wins? 6:27 Spurs eliminate Thunder in Game 7 8:45 KCP explains what bothered him about Chet's performance 11:25 NBA Finals Preview: Spurs vs Knicks 16:36 Why OG Anunoby, Josh Hart & Mikal Bridges will decide the series 20:35 Heated debate: Which team handles adversity better? 22:10 Final predictions & closing thoughts Who wins the NBA Finals: Spurs or Knicks? Drop your prediction in the comments! #NBA #NBAPlayoffs #DawgTalk #KCP #VictorWembanyama #Spurs #Thunder #Knicks #JalenBrunson #ShaiGilgeousAlexander #NBAFinals #BasketballPodcast ___________________________________________________________________ Tune in now! Like, share, and subscribe—we’re on all podcast platforms and YouTube. Watch on YouTube &  Stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you get your pods. Follow Us:  Dawg Talk Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thedawgtalkpod/ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: https://www.instagram.com/caldwellpope/ Jordan McGruder: https://www.instagram.com/wordsfrommac/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.