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

Will The Knicks Go ALL IN For The Top Seed? With Into The Knicks-Verse

September 4, 2026

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The New York Knicks just won the NBA championship, and now the question for the defending champs is not whether they can win again, but how hard they should even try in the regular season. On a special crossover episode of Locked On Knicks, host Gavin Shaw and George from the YouTube channel Into the Knicks-Verse ran through a series of preseason over/under bets for the team, revealing a sharp divide between the confidence of a champion and the caution of a fan who has seen the hangover before.

The 51.5 Win Total: Championship Confidence vs. The Fatigue Factor

The central debate of the episode revolved around the Knicks’ win total, set at 51.5 by FanDuel. George took the over immediately, arguing that the team’s core—Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges—has discovered a rare “magical” chemistry and camaraderie. He pointed to their championship pedigree, noting that the core has been battle-tested through multiple deep playoff runs and that they remain “hungry” and in their athletic primes. He dismissed concerns about the loaded Eastern Conference, predicting that only two teams (the Knicks and one other) would win 50 games, making a 53-win season very plausible.

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  • 1 (01:28) **Introducing George & Setting Up Four Over-Unders** - Gavin welcomes George of *Into the Knicks-Verse* and outlines the show: debating four preseason over-under bets for the defending champion Knicks.
  • 2 (03:49) **Win Total Over-Under: George Picks Over (53 Wins)** - George argues the Knicks will clear the number, pointing to their championship chemistry and the difficulty other East teams will have reaching 50 wins.
  • 3 (05:34) **Win Total Over-Under: Gavin Picks Slight Under (50 Wins)** - Gavin counters with a health-and-fatigue argument, citing historical injury issues for teams following a Finals run and a potential conservative regular-season approach.
  • 4 (11:07) **Ad Break & Transition to Seed Over-Under** - A brief ad segment for FanDuel and Netflix NFL coverage plays before the conversation pivots.
  • 5 (13:03) **Confidence Factor & The “F You” Season** - Gavin explores how a championship can create either selfishness or supreme confidence, arguing the Knicks’ belief in themselves is the best reason to smash the win total.
  • 6 (15:25) **Seed Over-Under (2.5): George Says One-Seed, Gavin Says Slight Under** - George believes the Knicks will be the top seed, while Gavin leans toward a 3 or 4 seed due to the sheer depth of competition in the East.
  • 7 (22:10) **Roster Depth & Young Wing Emergence** - The hosts debate whether any of the young wings (Dewarra, Daddy, Tyler Nickel) can become a positive rotation player, especially if OG or Towns misses time.

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Guests on this episode

Gavin Shaw

Show Notes

The New York Knicks face high expectations as defending NBA champions—will strategic rest or relentless confidence define their season? Gavin Schall and George from Into the Knicks-Verse debate the Knicks’ win total, All-NBA and All-Star predictions, and whether the team should chase the top East seed or prioritize player health for another Finals run.

Key discussions zero in on Jalen Brunson’s leadership, Karl-Anthony Towns’ slimmer physique, OG Anunoby’s breakout potential, and the impact of offseason moves like adding Andre Drummond. With fierce Eastern Conference competition from the Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons, and Cleveland Cavaliers, plus questions about Knicks’ bench depth and young wings like Mohamed Diawara and Tyler Nicholl, can Coach Mike Brown’s squad avoid the dreaded championship hangover? Don’t miss this fast-paced breakdown of the Knicks’ toughest season yet.

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