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Ex-Knick calls out Jalen Brunson-Shai-Gilgeous Alexander whistle gap

Nypost · · 171 words · By Stefan Bondy
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Chris Childs witnessed firsthand the difference in how Jalen Brunson and Shai-Gilgeous Alexander are officiated.

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What happened

Chris Childs witnessed firsthand the difference in how Jalen Brunson and Shai-Gilgeous Alexander are officiated.

Why it matters

And though the free-throw discrepancy didn’t show up dramatically in that March 4 matchup at MSG (SGA took seven foul shots, Brunson had six), it’s a trend that will serve as a central storyline should the Knicks face the Thunder in the NBA Finals.

Common ground

“I just wish [Brunson] would get the respect and the calls that all these other guys are getting when they’re flopping and falling,” Childs, the Knicks point guard from 1996-01, told The Post.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Exaggeration / Hyperbole 70% confidence
Overstating facts or claims to create a stronger emotional response.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing exaggeration / hyperbole helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 2 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Childs, the Knicks point guard from 1996-01”
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Multiple sources confirm Chris Childs was a point guard for the New York Knicks. Specifically, a web search result explicitly states 'Former Knick guard from 1996-2001' and the Wikipedia summary for Chris Childs confirms his tenure with the New York Knicks before moving to the Raptors in 2001-2002.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1996–97 New York Knicks season was the 51st season for the Knicks in the National Basketball Association. For the season, the Knicks celebrated their 50th anniversary in the NBA by revealing an an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996–97_New_York_Knicks_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1998–99 New York Knicks season was the 52nd season for the New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association. Due to a lockout, the regular season began on February 5, 1999, and was cut from …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998–99_New_York_Knicks_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Chris Childs (born November 20, 1967) is an American former professional basketball player, who played primarily at the guard position.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Childs_(basketball)
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Claim 2: “SGA took seven foul shots, Brunson had six [in the March 4 matchup at MSG]”
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While evidence confirms a game occurred on March 4, 2024, between the Thunder and Knicks at MSG, none of the provided search results or Wikipedia entries contain the specific box score data regarding the number of free throw attempts for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Jalen Brunson.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (also known as MSG Entertainment) is an American entertainment holding company based in New York City. It is controlled by the family of the late Charles Dola…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madison_Square_Garden_Entertai…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (also known as MSG Sports) is an American sports holding company based in New York City. MSG Sports manages professional sports teams. These include the National Bas…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, formerly the Felt Forum, Paramount Theater, Hulu Theater, WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden, and The Theater at Madison Square Garden, is a theater lo…
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