The Boston Celtics have achieved an impressive 17 NBA championships throughout their history.
Stephen A Smith (Credits: CNN)
The New York Knicks are a well-liked team with a genuine opportunity to compete for a championship, making them the focal point of the 2023-24 NBA season. NBA insiders are surprised by a bold prediction that the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics will meet in the Eastern Conference Finals. Smith, known for his passionate and sometimes controversial opinions, expressed optimism in the Knicks’ resurgence under head coach Tom Thibodeau in his statement.
The Boston Celtics have been the dominant team in the NBA this season due to their exceptional all-around performance; however, New York is one of the few teams that matches up well against them. The Celtics have won 17 championships, but they have not claimed a single one in the past 13 years. Nevertheless, their current position as the top team in the Eastern Conference suggests that their chances of winning another championship are very promising.
Stephen A Smith via ESPN NBA Countdown stated,
He also discussed the decline of the Milwaukee Bucks. Despite this, the Bucks are currently ranked 3rd with a talented roster. However, the Knicks still possess a strong team that is producing immediate results.
Stephen A predicts a Celtics-Knicks conference finals matchup. pic.twitter.com/m8Ko78VOsY
Smith is optimistic about the Knicks due to their ability to compete in a challenging Eastern Conference and recent changes to their personnel. As evidence of the team’s commitment to success, he points to the signings of key players like.
The Golden State Warriors were on the verge of defeat against the Phoenix Suns when made a remarkable shot. With 0.7 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Curry’s buzzer-beater basket allowed the Dubs to secure a narrow 113-112 victory. Stephen Curry’s former teammate with the Golden State, , who suffered the loss, became the target of some harsh criticism from Stephen A. Smith.
Stephen A Smith said,
He referred to Stephen Curry in this context and mentioned Durant’s failure to win a championship alongside Curry.
Stephen A. Smith: “When I saw what I saw with Steph Curry hitting that shot… I said to myself, ‘That’s who you elected to leave.’ And it makes me wonder if Kevin Durant will ever be a champion again because that guy is no longer your teammate.” pic.twitter.com/1UnZjQpiT0
Interestingly, since departing from the Warriors in 2019, Durant has been unable to secure an NBA Championship. However, in 2022, Curry led the Dubs to a championship without KD in the lineup. People within the NBA community are starting to question KD’s legacy as the head coach of a championship team in light of these recent incidents.
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