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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 36 MIN

Hour 3: Joe Benigno Finally Buries the Ghosts of Knicks Heartbreak

from Evan & Tiki

The Knicks are champions, and Joe Benigno is still trying to process what once felt impossible. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber talk with Joe about the emotion of seeing decades of heartbreak washed away, from Charles Smith and Reggie Miller to years of dysfunction and disbelief. The conversation dives into Jalen Brunson’s place in Knicks history, the moves that built a title team, Mike Brown’s impact, and why this championship feels like a release for generations of fans. Plus, the guys debate Brooklyn’s identity problem, celebrate the Knicks fans they are happiest for, and revisit how Brunson’s clutch playoff run compares to other New York sports legends.

The Knicks are champions, and Joe Benigno is still trying to process what once felt impossible. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber talk with Joe about the emotion of seeing decades of heartbreak washed away, from Charles Smith and Reggie Miller to years of dysfunction and disbelief. The conversation dives into Jalen Brunson’s place in Knicks history, the moves that built a title team, Mike Brown’s impact, and why this championship feels like a release for generations of fans. Plus, the guys debate Brooklyn’s identity problem, celebrate the Knicks fans they are happiest for, and revisit how Brunson’s clutch playoff run compares to other New York sports legends.

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