After choking Coach PJ Carlesimo in 1997, Latrell Sprewell was in a difficult situation. The infamous incident saw the All-Star forward receiving a 68-game suspension. Despite the controversy, the New York Knicks still believed Sprewell would be a good acquisition.

Hart’s point, in his own way, was clear: Brunson is playing at an elite level right now. And Knicks coach Mike Brown was more direct, walking into the postgame interview room Saturday and hammering home a specific point he’s been making in recent weeks — that Brunson, even this early in the season, belongs in the MVP conversation.

By making it to the final, the Knicks and Spurs already have secured $212,373 per player from the NBA Cup prize money pool. The losing team on Tuesday gets nothing extra. Players on the winning team get an additional $308,

Find out where to watch Knicks vs. Spurs on Dec. 16, including TV channel, streaming options, and key game details.

The New York Knicks are Finals* bound, baby! On the other corner, the Thunder Spurs will be trying to hoist the Mini Larry O’B on Tuesday as the other finalist of the in-season battle royale. Here’s everything about the Semifinals and the upcmoing championship game.