Saying a team will reach the Finals is perhaps the boldest prediction you can make, but the Knicks have all the tools to make it to the championship’s biggest stage.
Anunoby and Bridges are the perfect combination to slow down Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and New York has a bonafide playoff player in Jalen Brunson. They also have the right complementary pieces in DiVincenzo, Hart and Miles McBride who can be brought in at any time and make an immediate impact.
Of course, much of their playoff success will depend on the health of their team and whether or not Julius Randle can overcome his playoff struggles. But if all their pieces fall into place at once, the Knicks will certainly be among the favorites this season and have a realistic shot at reaching the Finals and potentially ending their 51-year title drought.