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Wow, do Ryan and I have much to discuss with all this Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals buzz. Topics! Include!

* Why the NBA Finals suddenly feel like a major cultural event again

* Glass man gives a tepid defense of New York’s most hated man (James Dolan)

* The controversy surrounding Trump’s appearance at the Finals

* Conflicting explanations for moving a Knicks watch party

* Whether sports media applies political standards consistently (No!)

* Adam Silver’s balancing act between politics and sports

* Why NBA players are less vocal about politics than before

* Victor Wembanyama’s growing dirty-player reputation

* How officiating and league priorities can shape playoff series

* Glasspiegel explains, with precision, why Pat McAfee got a $60 million payday