ESPN host Pat McAfee sent a friendly reminder to NBA fans ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. Facing a 0-2 hole in the best-of-7 series, the Spurs are searching for their first win of the Finals.
McAfee, warning Knicks fans, reminded everyone that All-Star Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs have never been in this situation before, and it could lead to their best performance of the Finals.
“I am here to remind the world that this Spurs team is basically anonymous to us. We don't know who they are. We have no idea who they are,” McAfee said. “They could go HAM tonight, and I think that's expected. And I think the NBA would be thankful for it.”
When McAfee was asked what the motto for Game 3 is, he didn't hold back.
“Don't be an a**,” McAfee added. “Be an asset. That's life, baby, especially here in the world's most famous arena. We are so incredibly lucky and happy to be here.”
.@QRich and @KendrickPerkins LOVE what the New York Knicks have been doing..
We can't wait for this game tonight https://t.co/d0JG4iCF5B pic.twitter.com/FtYN2guN7d
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) June 8, 2026
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Pat McAfee will be in attendance at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks will host the Spurs in Game 3.
Karl-Anthony Towns on Spurs' Victor Wembanyama before Game 3
Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots the ball past San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) in the first half during game one of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center
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Knicks All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns gave Victor Wembanyama his flowers ahead of facing the Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. As the best-of-7 series shifts to New York, Towns is anticipating what could be Wembanyama's best performance of the series.
“A generational player. Something we’ve never seen before,” Towns said. “To be able to play in this moment against the best is all you can ask for.”
Towns and the Knicks will look to grab a commanding 3-0 lead in the Finals.
ESPN host Pat McAfee sent a friendly reminder to NBA fans ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. Facing a 0-2 hole in the best-of-7 series, the Spurs are searching for their first win of the Finals.