The Zach Lowe Show Crazy Knicks Moment Draft and Knicks Hate Index With Sam Morril Live From New York!
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Mar 17, 2026 
Sam Morril, stand-up comic and die-hard Knicks fan who runs a comedic 'Knicks Hate Index.' David Jacoby, basketball writer and podcaster known for deep NBA takes. Howard Beck, veteran NBA reporter with long Knicks coverage. They draft the wildest Knicks moments from Linsanity to brawls and scandals. They debate playoff paths, roster warts, and rank the teams Knicks fans love to hate in a lively New York set.
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How Covering The NBA Changes Fandom
- Zach Lowe says covering the NBA professionally erodes partisan fandom and frames teams as 30 competing companies.
- He explains this change after moving to New York and observing Madison Square Garden's unmatched playoff atmosphere that still made him feel like a New Yorker.
Why The Eastern Conference Feels Wide Open
- Zach Lowe and Howard Beck assess the East as wide open: multiple teams (Knicks, Celtics, Cavs, Pistons) each have plausible paths to the Finals but also obvious flaws.
- Beck stresses context: Celtics look most complete but Tatum just returned from a major injury, so long-term conclusions remain premature.
Why Knicks Success Still Feels Precarious
- Howard Beck argues the Knicks' strong record masks persistent fragility: good offensive/defensive rank but recurring sloppy or thin stretches.
- He cites post-All-Star defensive tweaks, uneven shots at the rim, and opponent strategies hunting Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle as reasons for fan angst.