In this episode, Jon opens by celebrating the announcement that Julius Randle is the 2021 NBA Most Improved Player before welcoming Mike Vorkunov of the Athletic to discuss the Knicks/Hawks series.\xa0\nTopics include:\xa0\n\nWho is the better team?\n\nThibs vs Nate McMillan\n\nHow to stop Trae Young\n\nWhy #6 is still starting & if he will start game 2\n\nHow Randle's struggles in game 1 could affect his future\n\nTaj Gibson's impact\n\nRJ Barrett's playoff debut\n\nMitchell Robinson's absence\n\nJames Dolan apparent patience\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices