On First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Cam’ron and Kendrick Perkins join Shae Cornette to discuss James Dolan addressing the New York Knicks’ decision to move on from Tom Thibodeau.

0:00 Dolan addresses decision to move on from Thibodeau during speech
2:00 Thoughts on Dolan’s comments
2:37 How did the Knicks’ Championship win impact Thibodeau?
6:24 More on Thibodeau
7:51 Fair or foul: Dolan calling out Thibodeau

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On First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Cam’ron, and Kendrick Perkins join Shae Cornette to discuss whether the New York Knicks are being disrespected over their odds to repeat as NBA champs. Plus, what team will Giannis Antetokounmpo go to?

0:00 Are the Knicks being disrespected in the odds to repeat?
7:05 Reggie Miller’s comments on Giannis
7:59 Where should Giannis Antetokounmpo go?

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Jalen Brunson joins Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins, Jay Williams and Shae Cornette on First Take after the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals to clinch the franchise’s first championship since 1973.

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