Locked On Knicks - Daily Podcast On The New York Knicks
Locked On Knicks - Daily Podcast On The New York Knicks

DOUBT: This ONE Player Is Why Knicks Fans Aren't Concerned About The Sixers

September 2, 2026

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5 min read

The Knicks just won their first championship in over 50 years, and according to their own beat reporter, the fan base’s reaction to the newly loaded Philadelphia 76ers is “a little dismissive.” That blunt assessment opens a candid crossover episode where Locked On Knicks host Gavin Shaw answers questions from Sixers reporters Keith Pompeii and Mark Farzetta about how New York views its rival, what Philadelphia can expect from former Knicks center Ariel Hukporti, and whether the defending champions can repeat.

Why Knicks fans aren't panicking about the Sixers

Shaw says the dismissiveness from Knicks fans stems directly from the 2024 playoff series, where New York swept Philadelphia and won by an average margin of about 20 points per game. That series left a strong impression, even though the Sixers have since overhauled their roster. Shaw notes that fans on social media—a niche but loud audience—aren't yet intimidated by the additions of Paul George, Andre Drummond, and other pieces.

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (02:47) **Knicks Fanbase Dismissiveness of the Sixers** - Gavin explains the general Knicks fan sentiment toward the newly constructed 76ers.
  • 2 (04:29) **Gavin’s Nuanced View: Key Concerns** - The host provides his own, more cautious analysis of the Sixers' threat.
  • 3 (05:15) **Defensive Scheme: The Josh Hart Dilemma** - Gavin identifies a recurring strategic failure by opponents against the Knicks.
  • 4 (06:45) **The Tyrese Maxey Threat** - A breakdown of why Maxey is a different problem for the Knicks this season.
  • 5 (07:21) **The Mitchell Robinson Absence & Foul Trouble Risk** - Gavin explains the biggest new vulnerability for the Knicks.
  • 6 (08:21) **Scouting Report: Ariel Hukporti** - A detailed analysis of the former Knicks center who is now a backup option for the Sixers.
  • 7 (10:13) **Hukporti’s Upside & Downside** - A look at the raw tools versus the mental consistency needed for a championship team.

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Guests on this episode

Gavin Shaw Keith Pompeii Mark Farzetta

Show Notes

The New York Knicks fans remain skeptical of the super team Philadelphia 76ers reload with stars like LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, and “alleged Jalen Brunson stopper” Dean Wade. Can Joel Embiid’s health and Nick Nurse’s new rotations finally silence the Madison Square Garden crowd? 

Gavin Schall shares insider perspectives on why Knicks supporters are dismissive after a dominant postseason, highlighting key concerns around how Karl-Anthony Towns will handle Embiid in space and what losing Mitchell Robinson means for the Knicks’ rim protection.

The episode weighs in on the Sixers’ backup center options, including Ariel Hukporti and Adem Bona, and debates whether Tyrese Maxey or Joel Embiid is the true x-factor against New York. Gavin analyzes the evolving pecking order for crunch time, the rise of Jalen Brunson as a closing force, and the razor-thin margins both teams face in an improved Eastern Conference playoff race. Is a Knicks title defense viable, or are the revamped 76ers primed to crash the party?

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