Former NBA forward Marcus Camby has expressed belief that the New York Knicks have a realistic path to an NBA championship after their strong postseason run heading into the 2026 Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.
Speaking to the New York Post, Camby pointed to New York’s offensive rhythm and efficiency as key indicators of their form, noting, “I just think they’re playing their best basketball right now. They’ve been scoring at a high clip, shooting the ball at a high percentage, everything just seems to be clicking right now. … I think if guys can stay healthy during this Finals run, I think we’ll have a real good shot at bringing the title home to New York.”
The Knicks enter the Finals after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, continuing a postseason run built on balanced scoring and high-end shot creation.
Jalen Brunson has been central to that production, averaging 26.9 points and 6.6 assists across 14 playoff games while shooting 48.6% from the field and maintaining an efficient offensive profile in half-court situations.
Camby also highlighted Brunson’s development and skill versatility when discussing his impact on New York’s playoff consistency.
He explained, “He’s been around pro athletes his whole life with his dad (Rick), a former teammate of mine, and a great coach, and he’s just been well-schooled from when he was a young guy. … What makes Jalen unique is for a guy his size, he can pretty much do it all. He can shoot it, he can drive it to the basket, he has a great, great low-post game for a guy his size and the body that he has, and he’s left-handed. I think that gives him an advantage as well. So he’s very awkward on offense and he’s able to get to a spot anytime he wants to on the basketball court.”
New York’s supporting core has provided consistent production throughout the playoffs. OG Anunoby has delivered 19.7 points per game on efficient two-way play, while Karl-Anthony Towns has added 16.9 points and 10.6 rebounds per contest with strong interior and perimeter scoring balance.
Defensively, the Knicks have combined perimeter pressure with interior rebounding depth, a structure that has supported their 4-0 series win over Cleveland in the conference finals.
The Spurs present a contrasting profile in the Finals, advancing after a 4-3 series win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. San Antonio is led by Victor Wembanyama, who is averaging 23.2 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks in the postseason, anchoring the league’s top defensive frontcourt unit.
The Finals matchup also brings familiarity, with both teams splitting their regular-season meetings 1-1. Game 1 is scheduled for June 3 in San Antonio, opening a series between two conference champions built on different stylistic strengths.
