Dan Favale of Bleacher Report and Hardwood Knocks joins Ryan Blackburn for the second New York Knicks Check-In of the 2023-24 NBA Season. The Knicks are having a strong year, but what's the next step for them to go from playoff contender to championship caliber?Topics Include:15-8 in their last 23 gamesWinning on Christmas vs Giannis and Milwaukee BucksMitchell Robinson injury out for season?Will Knicks use hardship exception for center replacement?Who does Dan trust in playoffs on Knicks roster?Becky Hammon says Jalen Brunson is too small to be a 1AShould Knicks upgrade around Brunson on trade market?Will Knicks ever be GREAT?Subscribe to The Alley-Oop on YouTubeFollow The Alley-Oop on Twitter/XFollow The Alley-Oop on Instagram