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On today's pod Shwin discusses everything Thibs has done well during his time with the Knicks and the poor job he's done this year, and is joined by Juan Carlos in part 2 to discuss the Knicks' win over Miami and the various issues facing the Heat this season.For access to the rest of the pod and access to weekly articles by Jack Huntley and Matthew Miranda subscribe to our Patreon for $9/month: https://t.co/Xv1li8C0Ag"If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See ht

Prez's padawan Tyrese joins the pod to reflect on our first Strickland Big Board of the year.If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

On today's pod Shwin and Prez discuss the Knicks' fun, youth-infused, Obi Toppin charged victory over the Hornets, is Thibs the lesser of two evils in comparison to Randle, why his lack of faith in the team's youth has been a self-inflicted wound, why the FO cannot bring back Julius AND Thibs for next season, what archetypes/skillsets does the roster most need, the flexibility big wings provide, the progress of IQ and RJ, and much more!For access to this pod and the Strickland Discord subscribe to our Patreon for $6/month: https://t.co/Xv1li8C0AgIf you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically pres

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

On today's pod Shwin and Prez discuss the Knicks’ victory over the depleted Blazers, how RJ’s improvement is at a level where mismatches like this are light work, how Randle’s muddled on-court process paints a stark contrast to RJ, thoughts on Jake Fischer’s report on Thibs’ job being safe, why excuses on Thibs for the Knicks’ struggles to close games after taking double digit leads ring hollow, the unreasonable reticence to tweak and alter from set rotations and lineups, can the FO create conditions to help Thibs adapt and evolve in the right direction, why the FO needs to accept major culpability for the persistent issues with coaching this season, and much more!For access to this pod and the Strickland Discord subscribe to our Patreon for $6/month: https://t.co/Xv1li8C0AgIf you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit h

Alex, Zach, and Matt take your questions for the week, including James Dolan's path to being a successful owner, whether they want RJ Barrett to end up more like Jimmy Butler or Gordon Hayward, what to do with a top four pick in this year's draft (trade back, keep it, trade for a star), Tyus Jones' case as a point guard target, and much more!If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

Prez welcomes ACCsports.com writer Brian Geisinger to talk AJ Griffin, Trevor Keels, Alondes Williams, Jake Laravia, and Terquavion SmithIf you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

On today's pod Shwin and Stacy are joined by Tyrese London to discuss the Knicks’ Sunday matinee loss to the Nets, evaluating the underlying factors in the Knicks’ end-game struggles, judging Thibs’ rotations and lineup choices over the weekend, what to make of the volatility of Mitchell Robinson’s performance levels and Jericho Sims’ excellent showing against Brooklyn, how should the Knicks move forward with Julius Randle, what’s the Knicks’ best path forward at point guard, and much more!If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/W

On today's pod Shwin is joined by Alex Wolfe to discuss what to take from the Knicks' recent winning streak, how Thibs' rigidity seems like an increasingly poor fit with the more adapatable young nucleus that the FO's built, having fun with quirky lineups due to injuries, how should the Knicks manage Mitch's extension this offseason, Cam's time in New York so far and what does the future hold, and much more!For access to this pod and the Strickland Discord subscribe to our Patreon for $6/month: https://t.co/Xv1li8C0AgIf you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/M

Prez is joined by writer/podcaster Mark Schindler to talk Patrick Baldwin Jr., Malaki Branham, Wendell Moore, and Jabari WalkerIf you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

On today's mailbag Jeremy and Shwin answer your question on our up to date thoughts on Reddish after watching him on the Knicks, if HBO did a show on the Knicks what time period would we want it to be, potential HC candidates to replace Thibs, best complementary pieces around RJ, how many games would the Knicks have won if Shwin was the coach, how much would we offer RJ in an extension, which teams other than the Knicks would we like to see win it this year, and much more!For access to this pod and the Strickland Discord subscribe to our Patreon for $6/month: https://t.co/Xv1li8kpbGIf you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500

On today's pod Shwin and Stacy are joined by Geoffrey Rasmussen to discuss the Knicks’ back-to-back wins over the Clippers and Kings, Quickley’s recent surge in performance and improvements as an initiator, how Thibs staggering RJ’s minutes to play with the bench has helped simplify things for IQ, why the Knicks need to pick a lane with how to re-shape this roster in the offseason, should they be open to trading Derrick Rose this offseason, has Thibs demonstrated enough ability to adapt to stick with him into next season, and much more!If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/

On today's pod Shwin is joined by Anthony Prohasca (@Pro__Ant) to forget about the Knicks for a little while and discuss the decisions facing both the Giants and Jets this offseason in re-shaping and building out their rosters.For access to the rest of the pod and access to weekly articles by Jack Huntley and Matthew Miranda subscribe to our Patreon for $9/month: https://t.co/Xv1li8C0AgIf you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for

On today's pod Shwin and Prez discuss RJ Barrett’s impressive surge amidst the backwaters of a lost Knicks season, why the lack of off-ball activity compounds the Knicks’ spacing issues, Thibs’ disagreements with the FO spewing over into post-game comments, how Thibs demonstrated an unwillingness to adapt his approach to get on the same page with the FO’s evolving focus over the course of the season, a conspiracy theory on why Jericho Sims has received playing time while Deuce remains nailed to the bench, and much more!To listen to the rest of this episode and Pod Strickland every Friday subscribe to our Patreon for $6/month: https://t.co/Icu61IXqibIf you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.or

Alex and Matt get into your mailbag questions for this week, including where they'd exile Tom Thibodeau to, if they like the top three picks of this draft more than the incumbents at the power forward and center spots, who this year's Elfrid Payton is, potentially trading for Collin Sexton, if the Knicks are RJ's team now, an intriguing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hypothetical trade, drafting the All-Clyde-Mispronunciation team, and more!If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restriction

On today's pod Shwin and Stacy discuss Thibs' self-destructive obsession with Alec Burks, RJs continuing improvement as an offensive hub, why IQ should play more often with RJ, a continuing lack of defensive effort from Randle, positive signs from Reddish, Sims' growth and Mitch's inconsistency makes things interesting moving forward, and much more!If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

On today's pod Shwin and Prez are joined by Mark Schindler to discuss the Knicks and Kemba agreeing to him sitting out the rest of the year, what this means for the Knicks' PG rotation moving forward, Thibs' thoughts on development, how does the Knicks offensive structure compare to teams around the league, what's going on with Zion, and much more!To listen to the rest of this episode and Pod Strickland every Friday subscribe to our Patreon for $6/month: https://t.co/Icu61IXqibIf you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min.

On today's mailbag Shwin and Geoffrey Rasmussen answer questions about how the Knicks should handle the rest of the season, Thibs' future, how should we feel about the Knicks' long-term future amidst a frustrating present, and much more!  If you want to listen to this entire pod, as well as Pod Strickland every Friday with Shwin and Prez for just $6 per month, subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thestricklandIf you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See

On today's pod Shwin and Stacy are joined by Cranjis McBasketball to discuss the parallels between the struggles of the Knicks and Lakers this season, the importance of alignment between a front office and coaching staff, where the rigidity and win at all costs approach of Thibs is likely to have caused the most internal discord, the difficulty of embracing evolution and adaptation for a coach, how key an element to efficient offense is rim pressure, does the lack of quality point guard play justify a lack of offensive complexity, and much more!If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically prese

On today's pod Shwin is joined by Mo Dakhil to discuss the Knicks' offensive struggles, how much of their issues are related to personnel, balancing a focus on winning with development, Mitchell Robinson's future, and much more!For access to this pod and weekly articles by Jack Huntley and Matthew Miranda subscribe to our Patreon for $9/month at: https://t.co/Icu61IXqibIf you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.