The New York Knicks are drawing considerable attention and high expectations for the forthcoming NBA season. Surprisingly, a prominent ESPN insider views them as potential front-runners from the Eastern Conference for the NBA Finals.
ESPN’s Bold Prediction
With the excitement buzzing around the NBA’s newly released league schedule, ESPN’s Bobby Marks has highlighted the Nov. 26 face-off between the Knicks and Phoenix Suns as a potential finals teaser. This bold prediction raises the stakes for the Knicks, who haven’t stepped foot in an Eastern Conference Finals since 1999.
“Yes, I have penciled in both teams as my early favorites to represent each conference in June,” Marks said.