The New York Knicks made a comeback in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder after the latter had dominated them 3-1 in the series. However, this doesn’t seem to be enough to impress sports analyst Stephen A. Smith, who has clearly declared that there is absolutely “zero chance” of winning the NBA Finals, and he didn’t seem to be kidding while making such a claim. He went on to compare the Knicks with the Thunder and said only God could make them win the trophy.
Steven A Smith talks about New York KnicksComparing New York Knicks players to those from the Oklahoma City Thunder, Stephen A. Smith said on ESPN's First Take, “I give them zero chance. Zero. Of beating the Oklahoma City Thunder if they were to advance to the Finals. Days ago, I’m like, ‘Hey, we got a chance.’ And then I watched OKC, having to cover the Western Conference Finals and I see those bodies that they throw. Then I see the New York Knicks’ style of play and the lack of personnel, and you just see it in the way Oklahoma City defends. And that has taken some of the luster off my championship aspirations for the New York Knicks.”
Implying only God could lead the Knicks to the Finals, he added, “Getting there, I’m all for it. But I would have to cover an NBA Finals where I’m a New York Knick fan and I literally believe from the bottom of my heart that nothing short of divine intervention would propel them.”
As the video of Smith’s comments was shared online, NBA fans weighed in on his remarks. An X user said, “I give them a chance. Towns and Mitchell Robinson can be a problem in the paint. OKC is young Knicks are older. That alone gives them a chance.”
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The New York Knicks have not won the NBA championship in the last fifty years. They won twice, in 1970 and 1973. The Oklahoma City Thunder isn’t far behind in that category, having last won the NBA championship in 1979. However, looking at their form this year, many believe they have it in them to win.
Steven A Smith talks about New York KnicksComparing New York Knicks players to those from the Oklahoma City Thunder, Stephen A. Smith said on ESPN's First Take, “I give them zero chance. Zero. Of beating the Oklahoma City Thunder if they were to advance to the Finals. Days ago, I’m like, ‘Hey, we got a chance.’ And then I watched OKC, having to cover the Western Conference Finals and I see those bodies that they throw. Then I see the New York Knicks’ style of play and the lack of personnel, and you just see it in the way Oklahoma City defends. And that has taken some of the luster off my championship aspirations for the New York Knicks.”
Implying only God could lead the Knicks to the Finals, he added, “Getting there, I’m all for it. But I would have to cover an NBA Finals where I’m a New York Knick fan and I literally believe from the bottom of my heart that nothing short of divine intervention would propel them.”
"I give them zero chance of beating the Oklahoma City Thunder...I would have to cover an NBA Finals where I'm a New York Knick fan and I literally believe from the bottom of my heart that nothing short of divine intervention would propel them." - Stephen A. Smith pic.twitter.com/bfHmiU6f1J
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) May 30, 2025
As the video of Smith’s comments was shared online, NBA fans weighed in on his remarks. An X user said, “I give them a chance. Towns and Mitchell Robinson can be a problem in the paint. OKC is young Knicks are older. That alone gives them a chance.”
Also Read: “I don’t want to hear sh*t about Ryan Clark being fired”: NBA Analyst Stephen A. Smith backs NFL Analyst Ryan Clark over feud with ex-NFL Analyst Robert Griffin III
The New York Knicks have not won the NBA championship in the last fifty years. They won twice, in 1970 and 1973. The Oklahoma City Thunder isn’t far behind in that category, having last won the NBA championship in 1979. However, looking at their form this year, many believe they have it in them to win.
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