Knicks predicted to reach Finals by former All-Star power forward

“I’ll give you a hot take. I think Denver got better this summer. Denver took Oklahoma City to seven games. I think Denver gets to the Finals,” Griffin said. “New York or Cleveland in the East. I’ll take New York. Maybe they learned from some mistakes and they make a few tweaks… I will go with the Knicks [versus] Denver in the Finals,” Griffin said on Post Moves with Candace Parker.

The Nuggets nearly defeated the eventual champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, in the second round of the playoffs last season. They fell to them in seven games, but they gave them the toughest fight until the Indiana Pacers also pushed Oklahoma City to seven games in the Finals.

The Knicks have a big opportunity next season

The Knicks also had a wild run of their own, which was amplified when they stunningly took down the 2024 champion Boston Celtics in six games of the second round. That series victory showcased their potential, and it’s a big reason why many believe they can finally end their title drought very soon.

A lot of things need to go right for them, though, as they are not a perfect team. There are still questions about how Brown will fit as their new coach, as well as questions about whether or not Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns are truly a championship duo.

Despite that, the potential is there, and if everything does fall into place next season, then Griffin’s prediction could become a reality.