• The Knicks Are In Trouble! Can They Really Compete With NBA’s Elite?

  • Feb 26 2025
  • Length: 54 mins
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The Knicks Are In Trouble! Can They Really Compete With NBA’s Elite?

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  • The New York Knicks are facing a serious challenge as they struggle to compete with the NBA's elite teams, posting a 0-7 record against the Cavs, Thunder, and Celtics. Despite having a solid roster, the Knicks have faltered in these key matchups, raising questions about their true contender status. Are they built to make a deep playoff run, or are they still a few pieces away from competing with the top dogs in the league? Travis Thomas & Ountae Campbell dive into what this means for the Knicks’ playoff hopes and whether they can stay healthy enough to make a real push when it matters most. Next up, the Celtics are on the second night of a back-to-back, heading to Detroit to face a red-hot Pistons squad riding a 7-game win streak. Will the Celtics overcome fatigue, or will the Pistons continue their unexpected surge? The conversation shifts to Cooper Flagg, a player the hosts believe could be the next big thing in basketball. Is he a generational talent? How does he compare to the last 10 No. 1 overall picks? What’s his ceiling, and what’s his floor? The guys discuss whether he could end up on an NBA juggernaut. Then, Luka Doncic faces off against his old team, the Mavs, for the first time this season! Will his new squad reign supreme? Travis and Ountae also discuss what bets they'd make and whether either team has impressed since their major trades. Finally, in the NBA League Pass Game of the Week, Ountae has his eye on Thunder vs. Nets tonight, while Travis is hyped for Warriors at Magic tomorrow. With both teams struggling for playoff positioning, these matchups are not to be missed. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Hold My Banner, hosted by Travis Thomas & Ountae Campbell! Catch 'Hold My Banner every Wednesday and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, and wherever you listen to podcasts. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Intro 01:50 Knicks: Contenders or Pretenders? 16:53 Celtics at Pistons Preview 25:59 Is Cooper Flagg A Generational Talent? 45:25 Luka Doncic vs The Mavericks 49:16 Must Watch NBA League Pass Games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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