Overview
- Dolan made the crack during a Sphere Entertainment earnings call when asked about SG&A costs, saying, "SG&A is a great basketball player, and when we get to the Finals, I’m sure we’re going to beat them."
- The line played on SG&A, which means selling, general and administrative expenses, and SGA, the nickname for Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
- The Knicks are in the conference semifinals after a 137-98 Game 1 win over the 76ers, and any showdown with the Thunder would only happen if both teams reach the NBA Finals.
- Recent friction adds spice to the jab, as Oklahoma City beat New York 103-100 in March and coach Mike Brown later criticized how Gilgeous-Alexander draws fouls.
- The Athletic reported the remark from the call, and follow-up coverage cast it as a playful shot that fits with Dolan’s stated belief the Knicks should reach the Finals.