Show Notes
The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals… and Matt Barnes is giving credit where it’s due. Matt opens the episode by breaking down how Jalen Brunson proved the doubters wrong, why Mike Brown changed everything in New York, and how the Knicks rebuilt themselves into a championship contender. Then ESPN legend Kenny Mayne joins ATS Unplugged for an incredible conversation about the golden era of ESPN, working alongside Stuart Scott, unforgettable stories about Kobe Bryant and Ken Griffey Jr., playing football with Randall Cunningham at UNLV Rebels football, Seattle sports history, golf culture, and the future of media in the AI era. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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