Archive · 31 May 2025
Stephen A. Smith: Knicks Have 'Zero Chance' of Winning NBA Finals
Sports analyst Stephen A. Smith believes the New York Knicks have almost no chance of winning the NBA championship this year.
He compared the Knicks to the Oklahoma City Thunder and feels the Thunder's strong players and defense give them a significant advantage.
Smith thinks only divine intervention could help the Knicks win.
The Knicks have not won a championship in 50 years, with their last wins in 1970 and 1973.
While some fans hope for a win, Smith's analysis reflects the perceived strength of the Thunder.
The Oklahoma City Thunder also hasn't won since 1979.
Smith's comments came after the Knicks' Game 5 win against the Thunder in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Stephen A. Smith believes the Knicks have no chance of winning the NBA Finals.
He compares the Knicks to the Oklahoma City Thunder, highlighting their strengths.
Smith says only divine intervention could lead the Knicks to a championship.
The Knicks have not won a championship in 50 years.
The Oklahoma City Thunder last won in 1979.
- Who
- Stephen A. Smith, a sports analyst.
- What
- Stephen A. Smith stated the New York Knicks have zero chance of winning the NBA Finals.
- When
- Recently, after the Knicks' Game 5 win.
- Where
- On ESPN's First Take.
- Why
- Based on the Knicks' perceived lack of personnel and style of play compared to Oklahoma City Thunder.
Knicks' Championship Potential
Knicks' Championship Doubt
Championship Prospects
Knicks' Championship Potential
Some fans believe the Knicks have a chance, citing their players' potential.
Knicks' Championship Doubt
Stephen A. Smith believes the Knicks have zero chance of winning the NBA championship.
- Smith's Championship Prediction
- Zero
- Team Smith Compares Knicks To
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Knicks Last Championship Wins
- 1970, 1973
- Thunder Last Championship Win
- 1979
- Series where Comments Were Made
- Eastern Conference Finals
- Knicks' Game win
- Game 5