KAT talking about his matchup with Victor Wembanyama “A player that I’ve spoken about countless times that’s gonna be a generational player.”
I hate the social media discourse because I feel like there’s nothing but respect between these two teams. We should enjoy the moment and hope the Spurs can come back and make that series an all time great (and in my totally unbiased opinion, win it).
I certainly don’t hold the Game 2 nonsense against the Spurs
If Adam Silver and/or Tony Brothers want to get up to this garbage that is on the league and the refs, not the Spurs. Spurs just playing the game they are supposed to.
Exactly, hate the league and the refs, but the spurs aren’t behind this, they played tough gritty ball.
Tony Brothers is all you have to say.
This is why what Silver does is typically effective, though, unfortunately. For example, the WWE is scripted and the contestants are in on it, they know who is supposed to throw, who will make a surprise entrance, what move they’ll get hit with, etc. It’s really fun theater.
In the NBA, the league can massage the game via the refs towards outcomes they want. However, the contestants are not in on it and are genuinely competing against each other. This makes it a ton of fun to watch. Unfortunately, because Silver is aiming for a highlight, stat line driven engagement model from fans, it means the league can get away with using refs to influence outcomes (as it has for a long time though, even before him) and your typical fans won’t notice or care.
Your typical poster on r/nba likely knows that game 2 was a blatant effort to tie the series 1-1 with how the game was called. The instagram/YT/twitter comment section fans do not, and will simply focus on stat lines and highlights to have lowbrow discussions about rankings and x being better than y.
If we’re going to win a game this series, I’m glad it wasn’t game 2 lol
I will feel much the same from the other side if the Spurs win Game 3
If the Spurs do win Game 3 anyway I hope it’s by 60 points
That’s my feeling as well, this spurs team has talent and energy, they almost made the adjustments they needed to win game 2, we’ll see how the Knicks adjust to counter tomorrow night. First two games have been gritty defensive cinema, excited for the rest. I could see the Knicks sweeping but if they do it would be as close a sweep as you’ll see.
I’ve been having a great time chatting with Knicks fans in the comments. Definitely a nice change of pace from the last couple of series.
I feel the same way. I don’t have any issues with this team, and I’m sure the feeling is mutual. I just want this series to be a fun and competitive experience for everyone involved.
I’m enjoying the moment but I’m hoping the Spurs get swept
No offense but hearing the Spurs interviews there doesn’t seem to be that much respect. “We’re the better team”… “I just have to play normal” all that.
Gotta remember all these guys are 20-23
Can’t expect 22 year olds to be smooth enough to express complete confidence with the nuance of respecting opponents too on their first go around. They’re cocky young guys and they should be
Especially Wemby where English ain’t his first language
They’re young guys gaining experience who play hard and talk big, if they win they earn the right, if they lose they learn for the future. The nba is better having this sort of team compete, they feel like a young okc but hopefully return to the finals.
Yeah that’s a fair point for sure. It also just shows the difference in maturity between both teams imo.
Where have you see that? I’ll i’ve seen is Wemby saying he’s playing bad and needs to be better
Man I’m a knicks fan come on that is standard athlete talk, what do you want him to say; they’re worse?
I know. Embiid said it, Harden said it after they lost. I just think it’s dumb and disrespectful
I mean what do you want them to say? “Damn we suck, we shouldn’t even be on the same floor as the Knicks?”
You have to say you’re the better team(or same level) because not saying it is tantamount to admitting your worse. And saying that aloud will break anyone’s spirit.
Watch any of the Knicks interviews to see how to be accountable, take responsibility while not downplaying your opponent. You don’t have to say you’re the better team. That’s weak at. You say you have to be better, these are the areas we can improve etc
It’s a lot easier to give flowers and he humble when you stole 2 on the road. Players fighting for their life j the finals can’t afford to have any mindset other than confidence in themselves and believing they’re better.
You sound weak AF no offense. We need more confidence between these teams instead of this non passionate media trained answers. Bring back the fucking drama.
On top of that, the response you’re criticizing isn’t even disrespectful. Like you’re a Knicks fan. You have heard way worse. Be a fucking man bro.
Sorry but saying “we’re the better team” after you just lost is actually weak af. Taking accountability and looking to yourself requires actual strength. You just have a backwards concept of what it means to be a man
Ain’t that serious gang. Wemby says plenty of things that are self reflective and takes accountability. You’re just crying over one comment.
Those were not his stats for that game. Strange.
Not even close, really weird. I was thinking maybe the 13 points and 8 rebounds were first half stats, but the assists are so off.
Not a single player had those stats in that game lol. So strange
Brunson’s were wrong on there too, no clue what’s up.
Also KAT: “he can’t fuck with me” on the way to the tunnel during halftime.
Love this dude
Leave it all on the court as they say
He can’t, not today anyways. Tomorrow is a new day. I hope for my teams sake he continues to struggle against real top tier bigs, with actual size and ability down low.
I love KAT, he’s so locked in and so humble at the same time. Also what are the stats they’re showing, that’s not accurate.
Knicks players are in that zen mode, finishing off this series will be a magical high for them
Real recognizes real?
The KAT redemption arc has been incredible to watch. No one call him a non-winning player ever again.
how can you not fucking love this man
Very smart of the team to talk Wemby up the way they have. Not giving him any fuel for some imaginary rival hatred like he had with Chet.
But frustrated OKC players told me he’s a dirty ass bum…
I mean Wolves fans had a good reason to say he’s dirty too
Why is social media so toxic if those two teams clearly respect each other so much?
It’s nice to see two competitors respect one another like this, then just go at it and leave it on the floor.
KAT gonna is drop 40 tonight. I have a feeling.
Probably hard to do given that there is no game tonight
Tomorrow night lol
“Tomorrow night, I’m gonna smash your boy”
This is quitter attitude…if he wanted to he would
Not with that attitude, no..
One might argue it’s easier, especially with no opponent
He and Wemby both gonna drop 0 tonight.
Damn I hope he does the same tomorrow during the game
gonna drop 40 on dalton varsity basketball tn
You mean tomorrow night
I’ll bet you 2 trillion dollars he won’t do it tonight
Towns might/should get a Iggy MVP, but damn Brunson is clutch!
It wouldn’t be an Iggy one he’s probably been their best player through 2 games.
I know it’s not just stat sheet, but game 1 Towns got 18pts and 21 game 2. End of day, rare to see final MVP with less than 25pts a game.
* just looked it up, except Jaylen Brown, every final MVP average 28pts or more, a couple in the 30s.
Class
Where is that box score on the bottom from. Because. That wasn’t close to his stats from game 2. Maybe at halftime.
you da real best