Stephen A Smith calls Knicks President Leon Rose a coward for not addressing the media on his decision making Rose did not hold an end-of-season press conference and is not expected to following the firing of Tom Thibodeau

Stephen A Smith says he does NOT want a championship ring from the Knicks if they win a title

Stephen A Smith The president has no business showing up in New York City I am dead serious It is selfish It is narcissistic It is ridiculous that he is coming to this game

Knicks POBO Leon Rose and Knicks VP William Wesley get emotional as Rose hugs his kids with the Knicks on the verge of an NBA Finals appearance

C-SPAN The President on Stephen A Smith saying he would blame him if the Knicks lost tonight I think he's a nice guy but you need a certain aptitude to run for president You need a high IQ I don't really think Stephen A Smith has that

Udonis Haslem rants on the lack of accountability in postgame conferences

Pursianien Knicks beat writer An argument for the Knicks having one of the best front offices in the league and how Leon Rose turned a 21 win roster into a title contender without ever tanking for a top 5 pick or signing a known superstar talent in free agency