What Kirk Goldsberry has said about New York Knicks

Goldsberry credits the hiring of Mike Brown as a key reason the Knicks reached this level.

“I think the Knicks are at this level because they made Mike Brown the head coach, and I think that deserves a little respect here right now, too”

The Bill Simmons Podcast: A Knicks Miracle (and an All-Time Spurs Collapse), a Mini-Mailbag, and a World Cup Preview | With Joe House, Kirk Goldsberry, Anthony Dabbundo, and Cousin Sal (Jun 11, 2026) · Listen from 19:43

Goldsberry argues that shooting threes is the best way to attack Wembanyama, which favors the Knicks' five-out offense.

“You know, I think the best thing you can do is shoot threes. I mean, it's that basic”

Pardon My Take: NBA Finals With Kirk Goldsberry, FSU Head Coach Luke Loucks, Myles Garrett To The Rams + Memes Vs Zac (Jun 3, 2026) · Listen from 1:24:19

Goldsberry says Karl-Anthony Towns avoiding foul trouble is the key X-factor for the Knicks.

“If cat has the series of his life and is not getting in foul trouble, that's going to be really, really important”

Pardon My Take: NBA Finals With Kirk Goldsberry, FSU Head Coach Luke Loucks, Myles Garrett To The Rams + Memes Vs Zac (Jun 3, 2026) · Listen from 1:37:23

Goldsberry says a Knicks title would elevate Jalen Brunson to Derek Jeter-like folklore status in New York.

“He would be elevated to folklore status immediately because this would be the most important championship in New York in a very, very long time”

Pardon My Take: NBA Finals With Kirk Goldsberry, FSU Head Coach Luke Loucks, Myles Garrett To The Rams + Memes Vs Zac (Jun 3, 2026) · Listen from 1:43:44