September 25, 2025
Could Deuce McBride OR Guerschon Yabusele Emerge As A SHOCKING Fifth Starter? With XJ
Locked On Knicks - Daily Podcast On The New York KnicksAbout this episode
New York Knicks' starting lineup puzzle: Who will claim the fifth spot? Deuce McBride emerges as a surprising contender, but can his shooting and defense outweigh his finishing woes? Gavin Schall is joined by The Hot Hand Theory Podcast Co-Host XJ to analyze potential starters, weighing the pros and cons of McBride's inclusion. They explore how his presence could benefit Jalen Brunson and impact team spacing. The discussion takes an unexpected turn with Guerschon Yabusele as a dark horse candidate, examining his fit in a Princeton-style offense alongside Karl-Anthony Towns. Defensive concerns loom large as the duo debates the viability of various lineup combinations. Tune in for an in-depth breakdown of the Knicks' roster options and discover which player might be the key to unlocking New York's full potential this season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Enough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. SKIMS Shop SKIMS Mens at SKIMS.com/lockedonnba . Let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year FanDuel Right now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.com to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.