Shattered: Hope, Heartbreak and the New York Knicks

Shattered: Hope, Heartbreak and the New York Knicks

Shattered: Hope, Heartbreak and the New York Knicks is an eight-part podcast series from The Athletic, hosted by hip-hop legend Chuck D. Shattered dives deep into the Knicks' past 20 years of chaos and controversy under team owner James Dolan. From the end of the 90’s Knicks to today - the series uncovers never-heard-before stories about Dolan, the Knicks and the NBA - with interviews from dozens of voices, including franchise legend Patrick Ewing, former Knicks players, coaches and executives, and a range of famous fans.

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March 29, 2021 • 1 min
Shattered: Hope, Heartbreak and the New York Knicks is an eight-part podcast series from The Athletic, hosted by hip-hop legend Chuck D. Shattered dives deep into the Knicks' past 20 years of chaos and controversy under team owner James Dolan. New episodes are released every Tuesday, starting April 6th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep. 1: The Collapse of the 90's Knicks

April 6, 2021 • 51 mins
The 90's Knicks were tough, talented and always in contention. Episode one of Shattered looks at what made those Knicks teams special, the internal issues that broke the team apart, and the early signs inside the organization that would lead to two decades of dysfunction at the Garden. Voices in episode one include Patrick Ewing, Jeff Van Gundy, Dave Checketts and more. Shattered is an eight-part podcast series from The Athletic, ...
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Ep. 2: The Dolan Family Business

April 13, 2021 • 50 mins
James Dolan is a controversial figure as owner of the Knicks. Episode two of Shattered looks at where the Dolan family came from, how Charles Dolan brought his son James into the family business, and how James has decided to run the Knicks and Madison Square Garden. To get episode three now - go to theathletic.com/shattered to get a special offer on a subscription to The Athletic. Subscribers to The Athletic get early episode relea...
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Ep. 3: Jim and Isiah

April 20, 2021 • 58 mins
The relationship between James Dolan and Isiah Thomas is one of the most consequential for the Knicks franchise over the past 20 years. Episode three of Shattered dives into Thomas' turbulent tenure with the Knicks: the Stephon Marbury trade, the revolving door of head coaches, and the sexual harassment trial that burst open the inner workings of the Garden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep. 4: The Decision

April 27, 2021 • 54 mins
For years leading into the Summer of 2010 - the Knicks had been doing everything they could to convince LeBron James to sign with the team. Episode four of Shattered goes behind-the-scenes on the Knicks pursuit of LeBron: the aggressive efforts the team made to clear out salary cap space, the incredible roster of celebrities the Knicks used to try to convince LeBron to sign, and ultimately - why the Knicks pitch failed. Learn more ...
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Ep. 5: MeloDrama and Linsanity

May 4, 2021 • 56 mins
After the disappointment of The Decision - the Knicks are searching for a star player to lead their team. Episode five of Shattered dives into the trade negotiations that brought Carmelo Anthony to New York, the team's unprecedented run during Linsanity and ultimately - why Lin and Carmelo couldn't coexist at the Garden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep. 6: The Triangulation of Phil Jackson

May 11, 2021 • 50 mins
Phil Jackson's hire as Knicks team president brought incredible excitement to the franchise. Episode six of Shattered looks at the peaks and valleys of Jackson's time at the Garden: the behind-the-scenes story of the Kristaps Porzingis pick, the Triangle, the Phil-Carmelo feud, and the Exit Meeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep. 7: The Reckoning

May 18, 2021 • 52 mins
In the Summer of 2019 - the Knicks were hoping to make a clean sweep of signing Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, along with drafting Zion Williamson. Episode seven of Shattered looks at what led KD and Kyrie to choose to play in New York, but not play for the Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep. 8: No Passwords

May 25, 2021 • 41 mins
Charles Oakley. Facial recognition. No passwords. The final episode of Shattered details the night Oakley was thrown out of the Garden, as well as the internal fallout at MSG from that night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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