Hour 4: Rick Brunson Demoted! Is Knicks' FO CLUELESS?!

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata

BT and Sal delve into the New York Knicks' recent hiring of Mike Brown as head coach and the controversial demotion of assistant coach Rick Brunson, Jalen Brunson's father. Sal expresses strong disapproval of the demotion, arguing that it's a "stupid move" that risks upsetting star player Jalen Brunson and creating power struggles within the team, comparing it to a "Jets move" that will inevitably lead to further issues. He believes that if the Knicks intended to lessen Rick Brunson's role, they should have simply let him go entirely to avoid an "untenable" situation, despite the potential backlash from Jalen. BT, on the other hand, seems to initially think Sal would approve of Brown having more control over his staff, but Sal insists the demotion creates more problems than it solves, fearing it could ultimately lead to Jalen Brunson's dissatisfaction and a "domino effect" that derails the team's future.