When the season began, few people imagined the NBA Finals could feature the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks.
Now it is one of the most likely outcomes.
The potential series would combine two of basketball’s most compelling storylines: the NBA’s most exciting young superstar in Victor Wembanyama and the resurgence of one of the league’s most iconic franchises.
The matchup would also represent something unusual in the modern NBA. Instead of being dominated by established superteams, this year’s Finals conversation is centered around development, culture, coaching and long-term team building.
For the league, it could become one of the freshest championship narratives in years.
