Omar Zahran
@omarzahran.bsky.social
Sports writer on Medium
Staff writer for KnicksFanTV
Host of the Deep Cover Podcast
Lover of sports, tech, and amazing food
Staff writer for KnicksFanTV
Host of the Deep Cover Podcast
Lover of sports, tech, and amazing food
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Omar Zahran
@omarzahran.bsky.social
· May 1
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Weekly sports analysis that goes beyond hot takes and highlights. Click to read Deep Cover, by Omar Zahran, a Substack publication. Launched 2 months ago.
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I have been very critical of Tom Brady as a broadcaster. But he has been really good on the call today during this Lions Packers game.
Explaining how TeSlaa got so open in the end zone, breaking down different route concepts really well. He still has some cringe moments but getting better.
Explaining how TeSlaa got so open in the end zone, breaking down different route concepts really well. He still has some cringe moments but getting better.
November 27, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I have been very critical of Tom Brady as a broadcaster. But he has been really good on the call today during this Lions Packers game.
Explaining how TeSlaa got so open in the end zone, breaking down different route concepts really well. He still has some cringe moments but getting better.
Explaining how TeSlaa got so open in the end zone, breaking down different route concepts really well. He still has some cringe moments but getting better.
Matthew Stafford has been everything the Rams could have hoped he would be. But as he continues to cement his place in Rams history, one has to wonder if we will remember him as a Ram or as a Lion. Wrote more about Stafford's historical impact on two franchises:
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November 27, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Matthew Stafford has been everything the Rams could have hoped he would be. But as he continues to cement his place in Rams history, one has to wonder if we will remember him as a Ram or as a Lion. Wrote more about Stafford's historical impact on two franchises:
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Great game by Josh Hart tonight. The shots were falling, he was playmaking and getting downhill. This was one of those best of Hart games that make him such an important piece for the Knicks.
November 27, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Great game by Josh Hart tonight. The shots were falling, he was playmaking and getting downhill. This was one of those best of Hart games that make him such an important piece for the Knicks.
I will never understand American hip hop fans that dismiss London rappers because they think the accent is funny. Objectively, the London scene has been incredible for well over a decade. Listening to this project by Slew right now, and this might be one of the best albums I've heard all year.
November 26, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I will never understand American hip hop fans that dismiss London rappers because they think the accent is funny. Objectively, the London scene has been incredible for well over a decade. Listening to this project by Slew right now, and this might be one of the best albums I've heard all year.
Karl-Anthony Towns has been under the microscope of expectations since he arrived in NY. The pressure has only increased, and he finds himself at a pivot point. Wrote more about the weight of expectations on Towns' shoulders in my latest for Knicks Fan TV 👇
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The Pressurized Prism of Karl-Anthony Towns
The Knicks big man has had his struggles this season, and the conversation around him is indicative of the crossroads moment that he finds himself in as a Knick
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November 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Karl-Anthony Towns has been under the microscope of expectations since he arrived in NY. The pressure has only increased, and he finds himself at a pivot point. Wrote more about the weight of expectations on Towns' shoulders in my latest for Knicks Fan TV 👇
knicksfantv.beehiiv.com/p/the-pressu...
knicksfantv.beehiiv.com/p/the-pressu...
Nas and DJ Premier collaboration album is coming on December 12th. I am so excited! This is the album I've been wanting to come out for the last 20 years. Literally counting down the days until I can listen to it!
November 26, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Nas and DJ Premier collaboration album is coming on December 12th. I am so excited! This is the album I've been wanting to come out for the last 20 years. Literally counting down the days until I can listen to it!
Something I've been thinking about lately and I'm curious for the input of others.
It feels like whenever a sports team or brand unveils a new logo that even has a hint of minimalist design principles everyone hates it.
It feels like whenever a sports team or brand unveils a new logo that even has a hint of minimalist design principles everyone hates it.
November 25, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Something I've been thinking about lately and I'm curious for the input of others.
It feels like whenever a sports team or brand unveils a new logo that even has a hint of minimalist design principles everyone hates it.
It feels like whenever a sports team or brand unveils a new logo that even has a hint of minimalist design principles everyone hates it.
I fell in love with Michael Penix while he was at Washington and he is someone I will always root for. His latest setback is a stark reminder of how fleeting time in the NFL can be, and why injuries suck so much. My latest below on Substack
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November 25, 2025 at 5:54 AM
I fell in love with Michael Penix while he was at Washington and he is someone I will always root for. His latest setback is a stark reminder of how fleeting time in the NFL can be, and why injuries suck so much. My latest below on Substack
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New podcast episode!
Coaches are using ChatGPT and other AI tools for strategic decisions. It's the latest example of people using chatbots as an all-knowing wisdom source as opposed to a situational tool. Talked more about why that's an issue. Listen below!
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Coaches are using ChatGPT and other AI tools for strategic decisions. It's the latest example of people using chatbots as an all-knowing wisdom source as opposed to a situational tool. Talked more about why that's an issue. Listen below!
open.spotify.com/episode/4pgK...
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November 25, 2025 at 4:04 AM
New podcast episode!
Coaches are using ChatGPT and other AI tools for strategic decisions. It's the latest example of people using chatbots as an all-knowing wisdom source as opposed to a situational tool. Talked more about why that's an issue. Listen below!
open.spotify.com/episode/4pgK...
Coaches are using ChatGPT and other AI tools for strategic decisions. It's the latest example of people using chatbots as an all-knowing wisdom source as opposed to a situational tool. Talked more about why that's an issue. Listen below!
open.spotify.com/episode/4pgK...
Loved KAT's game tonight. Stayed aggressive on offense, got downhill and attacked the paint. Didn't force bad looks, but took the open threes he got and hit 3/4.
Rebounding was consistent as always and he just made a lot of the right decisions. Great to see from him.
Rebounding was consistent as always and he just made a lot of the right decisions. Great to see from him.
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Loved KAT's game tonight. Stayed aggressive on offense, got downhill and attacked the paint. Didn't force bad looks, but took the open threes he got and hit 3/4.
Rebounding was consistent as always and he just made a lot of the right decisions. Great to see from him.
Rebounding was consistent as always and he just made a lot of the right decisions. Great to see from him.
I know it's been two losses, but you can't convince me that Jameis Winston isn't a starting quarterback in this league.
November 23, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I know it's been two losses, but you can't convince me that Jameis Winston isn't a starting quarterback in this league.
Jahmyr Gibbs is a damn cheat code. Unreal to watch this guy make shit happen week after week.
November 23, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Jahmyr Gibbs is a damn cheat code. Unreal to watch this guy make shit happen week after week.
It's still early in this game, but man Pat Narduzzi is out here looking like a prophet. He downplayed last week's game against Notre Dame, accepting the fate of the blowout and was focused on winning the ACC and beating Georgia Tech.
November 23, 2025 at 1:17 AM
It's still early in this game, but man Pat Narduzzi is out here looking like a prophet. He downplayed last week's game against Notre Dame, accepting the fate of the blowout and was focused on winning the ACC and beating Georgia Tech.
Josh Hart gets compared to John Starks a lot as a Knick. And that's for good reason, both did great things in the uniform, wore the same number, and play with intensity that Knick fans LOVE.
November 23, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Josh Hart gets compared to John Starks a lot as a Knick. And that's for good reason, both did great things in the uniform, wore the same number, and play with intensity that Knick fans LOVE.
At what point does Jalen Suggs give it up and go the Derrick White route?
November 23, 2025 at 12:14 AM
At what point does Jalen Suggs give it up and go the Derrick White route?
When I was a kid I had a huge basketball card collection that sadly did not make it with me when I moved to Jordan. There are a few player cards that I had from back then that stick with.
November 22, 2025 at 11:39 PM
When I was a kid I had a huge basketball card collection that sadly did not make it with me when I moved to Jordan. There are a few player cards that I had from back then that stick with.
I honestly feel like "Trap Muzik" by TI doesn't get enough love as a great southern hip hop album
November 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I honestly feel like "Trap Muzik" by TI doesn't get enough love as a great southern hip hop album
Michael Ray Richardson had a promising NBA career that was derailed by drugs. But he never let it define him, finding his own redemption post NBA. Wrote about Michael Ray in my latest for Knicks Fan TV.
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Remembering the Life & Redemption of Michael Ray Richardson
The former Knick’s life reminds us that our mistakes should never be the only things that define us.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Michael Ray Richardson had a promising NBA career that was derailed by drugs. But he never let it define him, finding his own redemption post NBA. Wrote about Michael Ray in my latest for Knicks Fan TV.
knicksfantv.beehiiv.com/p/rememberin...
knicksfantv.beehiiv.com/p/rememberin...
If I’m every other AFC team I’m hoping that Houston doesn’t sneak into the playoffs. Because this pass rush is legit.
November 21, 2025 at 4:04 AM
If I’m every other AFC team I’m hoping that Houston doesn’t sneak into the playoffs. Because this pass rush is legit.
New podcast episode!
This week I'm joined by Brittany and Paula from The Thunder Gals Podcast to talk some Thunder. We touch on OKC's dynasty potential, Thunder culture, the evolution of SGA, and much more. Such a fun convo, check it out below!
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This week I'm joined by Brittany and Paula from The Thunder Gals Podcast to talk some Thunder. We touch on OKC's dynasty potential, Thunder culture, the evolution of SGA, and much more. Such a fun convo, check it out below!
open.spotify.com/episode/6Wea...
#88 - The Inevitability of the Oklahoma City Thunder w/ The Thunder Gals
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November 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
New podcast episode!
This week I'm joined by Brittany and Paula from The Thunder Gals Podcast to talk some Thunder. We touch on OKC's dynasty potential, Thunder culture, the evolution of SGA, and much more. Such a fun convo, check it out below!
open.spotify.com/episode/6Wea...
This week I'm joined by Brittany and Paula from The Thunder Gals Podcast to talk some Thunder. We touch on OKC's dynasty potential, Thunder culture, the evolution of SGA, and much more. Such a fun convo, check it out below!
open.spotify.com/episode/6Wea...
This is such a good analogy
AI bros are the new flat earthers. No matter how much science piles up to prove them consistently wrong, they continue to have their minds blown by silly trinkets and trickery.
November 20, 2025 at 6:42 AM
This is such a good analogy
Knicks shoot 28% from three and 54% from the line and escape Dallas with a win that can only be called fortunate. The three point defense is a real issue and needs to be fixed. But the free throw shooting down the stretch was downright alarming and kept the door open for much longer than it should.
November 20, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Knicks shoot 28% from three and 54% from the line and escape Dallas with a win that can only be called fortunate. The three point defense is a real issue and needs to be fixed. But the free throw shooting down the stretch was downright alarming and kept the door open for much longer than it should.
The 1970s are often a forgotten decade of NBA history. And yet between the pace of play, parity, and scandals, the league today feels somewhat similar to the way it did 50 years ago. Wrote more about decade similarity in my latest on Substack 👇
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The NBA of Today Feels Strangely Similar to the NBA of the 1970s
The league today has more in common with its forgotten decade than many are willing to admit
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November 19, 2025 at 6:08 AM
The 1970s are often a forgotten decade of NBA history. And yet between the pace of play, parity, and scandals, the league today feels somewhat similar to the way it did 50 years ago. Wrote more about decade similarity in my latest on Substack 👇
deepcover.substack.com/p/the-nba-of...
deepcover.substack.com/p/the-nba-of...
Sometimes when you write it’s a struggle to string a sentence together. Other times the words just come pouring out. Tonight was one of those pouring out days. 1200 words on the page appearing just like that. Such an amazing feeling.
November 19, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Sometimes when you write it’s a struggle to string a sentence together. Other times the words just come pouring out. Tonight was one of those pouring out days. 1200 words on the page appearing just like that. Such an amazing feeling.
I’ve been watching Isaiah Stewart since he was drafted. It is incredible how much better of a rim protector he has become over the last couple of seasons.
November 19, 2025 at 3:00 AM
I’ve been watching Isaiah Stewart since he was drafted. It is incredible how much better of a rim protector he has become over the last couple of seasons.