The New York Knicks remained a mediocre team for the better half of the 2010s decade.
However, after years of struggling to find a footing in the Eastern Conference, the Knicks are finally playing like a true championship contender in the 2023-24 NBA season.
So much so that many even expect the Knicks to shock the NBA community and end up reaching the 2024 NBA Eastern Conference Finals to have a shot at lifting the prestigious Larry O’Brien trophy in the summer.
Renowned NBA analyst Zach Lowe recently shared his thoughts on the potential of the New York Knicks this season via NBA on ESPN on Twitter.
“We could wake up, and the Knicks could be in the conference finals,” Lowe said.
“We could wake up, and the Knicks could be in the conference finals.” 😳 @ZachLowe_NBA on the potential of the New York Knicks. pic.twitter.com/Iq9ogLsJPV
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 19, 2024
As expected, Lowe believes that if all goes well, the Knicks could very well reach the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals.
With the midpoint of the 2023-24 NBA season past us, the Knicks have played a good brand of basketball.
It has helped the Knicks attain a 25-17 record this season, as they currently hold the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference.
The Knicks have truly hit a great stride over the last 10 games of the 2023-24 NBA season.
After all, they have managed to attain a sensational 8-2 record in their last 10 matchups of the season.
Keeping that in mind, the Knicks have an excellent chance at becoming one of the top-four seeds in the Eastern Conference ahead of the NBA All-Star weekend.
While the entire team is contributing to the Knicks’ success, Jalen Brunson has undoubtedly been the X-Factor for the franchise.
Brunson is averaging a stunning 26.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game for the Knicks this season.
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