The Pat McAfee Show Live | Progrum Feud Thursday, June 11th 2026

The New York Knicks executed the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, rallying from a 29-point deficit against the San Antonio Spurs to win Game 4 and take a 3-1 series lead. This victory ignited the Madison Square Garden crowd and the city of New York, with celebrities like Ben Stiller and Taylor Swift in attendance.

Pat McAfee details the Knicks being down 29 points, then 24, then 17, and never stopping, with Jaylen Brunson and OG Anunoby leading the charge. Shrags describes it as the most emotional he's ever been at a sporting event, seeing generations of Knicks fans collectively exhale.

The San Antonio Spurs' collapse from a significant lead is attributed to their youth and inexperience, described as 'growing pains' on the grandest stage. Despite having exceptional talent like Victor Wembanyama, the team showed amateur mistakes and indecision under pressure, which is seen as a necessary learning experience for future success.

McAfee states, 'We are watching their growing pains in real time right now. We are watching them become a more mature team.' Iman Shumpert adds, 'This isn't dumb or stupidity. This is ignorance. This is never getting to open that door and see what's behind it. They have to make mistakes. We're just watching them do it live.' He specifically calls out De'Aaron Fox's fourth-quarter turnovers and uncharacteristic shot selection.

The NHL Stanley Cup Finals are tied 2-2, with the Carolina Hurricanes gaining momentum heading into Game 5 at home. The discussion highlights the importance of top players performing and the strategic decision to change goalies, drawing parallels to past Stanley Cup runs where a hot goalie could be a game-changer.

Boston Connor notes the Hurricanes have 'outplayed the Golden Knights for the better part of this series.' Wayne Gretzky emphasizes the need for Carolina's top players (20 and 37) to perform and praises Vegas's top line. He also defends Carter Hart's performance and supports Rod Brind'Amour's 'guts' to change goalies, recalling Andy Moog's role in the 1984 Oilers' Cup win.

Patrick Mahomes signed a new two-year extension with the Kansas City Chiefs, bringing his total deal value to over half a billion dollars. This move is praised as 'good business on both ends,' demonstrating Mahomes' trust in the Chiefs organization and his commitment to team success over immediate top-tier salary, ultimately being rewarded for his patience and performance.

McAfee announces Mahomes' deal 'values 64 million a year. The first ever NFL deal worth over a half billion dollars.' He notes Mahomes' initial deal was structured to help the team, and he was 'getting rewarded with the biggest of all time' after other QBs surpassed his average annual salary.

Sean Payton signed a new five-year deal with the Denver Broncos, extending his tenure and aligning his contract with General Manager George Paton. Payton, at 62, is driven by the goal of becoming the first coach to win Super Bowls with two different franchises, showcasing his continued enthusiasm and competitive fire.

Adam Schefter reports Payton had two years left, now replaced by a new five-year deal, aligning him with GM George Paton. Schefter adds, 'his goal is to go win a Super Bowl there. And there's never been a coach who's won a Super Bowl for two franchises. So he's trying to get that done.'