Even this dream is too outlandish for Stephen A. Smith.
Smith, a lifelong and outspoken Knicks fan, brought up the idea of Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo leaving Milwaukee if he is unable to win a title with the team. He didn’t even entertain the thought of the Knicks being an option, however.
“No, no. I’m not gonna say the Knicks. I’m not gonna say the Knicks,” Smith said on ESPN’s “First Take Wednesday.
Co-host Max Kellerman proclaimed that “The Knicks are gonna pretend that they’re an option,” to which Smith replied, “Please.