Knicks' Championship Dreams: Lineup Decisions and Title Contention New York's fifth starter dilemma could shape their NBA title hopes. 

Host Gavin Schall and CBS Sports' Sam Quinn dissect the Knicks' roster, debating Mitchell Robinson's role, Mikal Bridges' potential, and optimal lineups. 

They evaluate New York's championship odds, ranking them among top contenders like Oklahoma City and Denver. The discussion covers key players Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle, and OG Anunoby, exploring how Tom Thibodeau's strategies might evolve. Tune in for expert analysis on the Knicks' path to their first NBA Finals appearance in decades and how they stack up against the league's elite.

Timestamps 

0:00 Intro: Debating Knicks' front office ranking

3:22 NBA front offices better than ever before

7:22 Thunder and Celtics clear top two

11:57 Spurs at #3: Track record vs lottery luck

17:53 Jalen Brunson: Best free agent signing recently?

20:57 Comparing Knicks and Cavaliers front offices

24:52 Knicks' strengths: Contracts, drafting, small moves

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