On the latest episode of 7PM in Brooklyn, a Wave Original, hosted by NBA legend Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide. Steve Novak joins 7PM in Brooklyn to discuss Knicks history, playoff pressure, and New York’s Finals hopes.

Steve Novak Joins Melo And Kaz
Former New York Knicks forward and current Knicks analyst Steve Novak joins Carmelo and Kaz for a wide-ranging episode centered on the unforgettable “Knicks Tape” era, playoff basketball at Madison Square Garden, and the renewed belief surrounding this year’s Knicks team.For longtime fans, the conversation offers more than nostalgia. Melo and Novak revisit their time together in New York, reflecting on the energy, identity, and chemistry that made that Knicks era one of the most memorable chapters in recent franchise history.
Knicks Tape Memories Meet Playoff Stakes
The episode also turns toward the present, as Carmelo, Novak, and Kaz break down the current playoff landscape and what makes this Knicks team different.
Carmelo points to New York as the “most complete team in the East,” framing the conversation around whether this is finally the year the franchise returns to the NBA Finals. That perspective gives the episode a timely edge, especially for fans watching the Knicks try to turn regular-season promise into postseason breakthrough.
Madison Square Garden Still Sets The Stage
A major theme of the discussion is the unique pressure and electricity of playoff basketball at Madison Square Garden. Melo and Novak speak from experience, having lived through the intensity of New York’s basketball spotlight during one of the city’s most beloved recent runs.
Their conversation connects the past and present, showing how the Knicks Tape era still shapes the way fans view today’s team, its expectations, and its opportunity.
A Must-Watch For Knicks Fans
The episode, titled “Carmelo and Steve Novak Untold Knickstape Stories, Secret NBA Deals, Knicks Finals Chances & More,” gives fans a mix of locker-room memories, NBA insight, and sharp postseason analysis.
For Knicks fans, it is a strong listen and watch. For basketball fans overall, it is a reminder of how New York remains one of the league’s defining stages when the Garden is alive, and the Knicks are in the hunt.
In the latest episode, Carmelo and Kaz are joined by former Knicks forward and current Knicks analyst Steve Novak for a wide-ranging conversation about the iconic “Knicks Tape” era, playoff basketball at Madison Square Garden, and why this year’s Knicks team may finally be positioned to make a championship run.
Throughout the episode, Melo and Novak reflect on their years together on the Knicks, while also breaking down the current playoff landscape, including why Carmelo believes New York is the “most complete team in the East,” and why this is the year the Knicks finally return to the NBA Finals.
Carmelo and Steve Novak Untold Knickstape Stories, Secret NBA Deals, Knicks Finals Chances & More