Knicks star Josh Hart discusses his journey to NY, team's culture impact, and emotions of being traded. He shares insights on playoff run, Coach Tom Thibodeau, and finding a true home. Hart reflects on high school years, lessons from becoming an Eagle Scout, and reveals NBA Finals picks.

NBA players Jalen Brunson and Carmelo Anthony are compared by Draymond Green. They discuss Knicks' front office success with culture fits like Josh Hart and OG Anunoby. Dray analyzes the Thunder vs. Mavericks game and congratulates Nikola Jokic on his MVP win.

Verno and KOC discuss their first impressions on some of the traded players from last week’s deadline, beginning in Dallas with Kyrie Irving and their loss to the Timberwolves (04:46). It’s hard to believe the Mavs are true contenders with all the issues they have, including their lack of defense. In moving on to the Lakers, they discuss last night’s blowout loss to the Blazers, talk about LeBron’s strange injury, and debate what is really going on with Anthony Davis (15:29). They discuss the debut of Jalen McDaniels with the 76ers and Josh Hart with the Knicks before diving into Jalen Brunson’s rising star power and Jacque Vaughn’s comments about Ben Simmons (35:01). Also, the guys talk about the nearly nixed trade with the Warriors and Blazers centered on Gary Payton II’s failed physical (48:45).*The Ringer NBA squad is coming to Salt Lake City for NBA All-Star Weekend! Get your tickets here!*Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’ConnorProducer: Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices