Stephen A. Smith & Spike Lee Are Ecstatic About The Knicks

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Stephen A. Smith & Spike Lee
The Knicks are finally showing some promise.

For years, the New York Knicks have been a deeply cursed NBA franchise. Ever since Carmelo Anthony left the team, they have been at the abyss of the Eastern Conference, and for the most part, fans have given up hope in the team's owner, James Dolan. However, this year appears to be different, much to the shock of the NBA community. As it stands, the Knicks are 14-16 and are sixth place in the Eastern Conference. If the season were to end today, the team would be in a playoff spot, and virtually no one saw that coming.

Massive Knicks fans like Stephen A. Smith and Spike Lee are over the moon about this development, and they let it show on First Take today. Smith and Lee took turns gloating to Max Kellerman, who has completely given up on the team throughout the years.

Lee and Smith are well-aware of the fact that this team still has a long way to go, although they have dealt with nothing but suffering for so long that even just a slight glimmer of hope has filled them with an overwhelming sense of joy. Newly-appointed head coach Tom Thibodeau has done a solid job at building up this roster and heading into the mid-point of the season, the Knicks are poised to only get better. 

While Smith and Lee are excited, this is the Knicks we are talking about here. Something could go horribly wrong, and they both need to be prepared for that reality.

Stephen A. Smith & Spike Lee Are Ecstatic About The Knicks
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Stephen A. Smith & Spike Lee Are Ecstatic About The Knicks
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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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