Many at ESPN haven't exactly had the most faith in the New York Knicks this postseason, including Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem.
So naturally, many Knicks fans are upset seeing them in the spotlight amidst the Knicks possibly clinching their first conference finals trip since 2000.
"WHY THE F*** WOULD I WANT TO SEE UDONIS HASLEM AND JAY WILLIAMS COVERAGE AFTER A KNICKS dub," one user tweeted.
WHY THE FUCK WOULD I WANT TO SEE UDONIS HASLEM AND JAY WILLIAMS COVERAGE AFTER A KNICKS dub!
— Breeze (@BreezeSeason) May 13, 2025
To these fans' credit, Haslem didn't even have New York surpassing the first round, let alone on the verge of knocking out the defending champions.
Why the f*** do we have to watch Udonis Haslem on ESPN after he clowned the Knicks for weeks? He does not deserve a spot!! Have some credibility ESPN!
— NY Sports Dork (@NY_Sports_Dork) May 13, 2025
Although he didn't declare Boston would win the series, he did deem a Game 5 victory over the Knicks to extend its postseason.
"Never underestimate the heart of a champion," Haslem said on First Take Tuesday morning. "This game is going to take heart. You gave up two at home. You look around the locker room and tell your guys, 'We're not focused on winning the series right now. We just need to get one game.' I think they have enough to get one. I really do. They have the character, they have the coaching, they have the championship DNA."
Like you really think after all the unnecessary bullshit Brian Windhorst, Inside the NBA crew, First Take, Udonis Haslem, etc etc. have said about the Knicks, they’re gonna change up because they’re winning?
They’re not tough enough to do that.
Just change the channel.
— Nelson (@whoisoriginel) May 13, 2025
The Knicks head to Boston Wednesday night for Game 5. Should New York win, it will mark the sixth consecutive postseason where the defending champions fall before the third round.
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Jayden Armant is a graduate of the Howard University School of Communications and a contributor to Miami Heat on SI. He can be reached at jaydenshome14@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @jaydenarmant.