Kevin Garnett favors Knicks over Spurs for NBA title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Kevin Garnett predicts the New York Knicks will win the NBA Finals, despite competition from Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Speaking on the KG Certified podcast, he emphasizes the urgency for New York, suggesting it is their best chance to claim the title with no major distractions from teams like the Boston Celtics or Oklahoma City Thunder. Garnett respects Wembanyama's capabilities but believes the Knicks' combination of experience, depth, and tactical execution gives them an edge. Garnett foresees the series concluding in six games, urging New York to capitalize on this opportunity before the window closes.
- •Kevin Garnett predicts Knicks to win NBA Finals in six games.
- •Garnett emphasizes the urgency for New York to seize this chance.
- •The Knicks face the Spurs in the Finals led by Victor Wembanyama.
- •Garnett notes New York has no teams like Boston or OKC in their way.
- •He points out the Knicks' depth and experience as key factors.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Boston Celtics legend Kevin Garnett picks Knicks over Wembanyama’s Spurs as favorites for NBA title
"Kevin Garnett is backing the New York Knicks to win the NBA Finals, even with Victor Wembanyama standing in the way. The Boston Celtics legend’s prediction carries weight because Garnett knows what great big men are supposed to look like on the biggest stage.
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