NEW YORK (AP) — Getting to the NBA Finals proves that the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs have made plenty of smart moves along the way.
You need a star, like a Jalen Brunson or a Victor Wembanyama. They need some help. They need the right coach.
But this finals matchup, which starts Wednesday in San Antonio, also shows that there's no one way to get all those things done. Of the 10 players that the Spurs are most likely to have in the regular rotation for this series, six were drafted by San Antonio. Of the 10 most likely to appear for the Knicks, only one was drafted by New York.
It's Biggest Market vs. Smaller Market. Shopping vs. Drafting. Knicks vs. Spurs isn't just a clash for the NBA ***** le, it's a clash in styles as well — with Knicks President Leon Rose seeming to constantly tinker until finding the right mix, and the Spurs building through the draft instead.
“I’ve said it before, I’ll keep saying it: Leon and his staff have done a freaking fantastic, fantastic job,” Knicks coach Mike Brown said.
You need a star, like a Jalen Brunson or a Victor Wembanyama. They need some help. They need the right coach.
But this finals matchup, which starts Wednesday in San Antonio, also shows that there's no one way to get all those things done. Of the 10 players that the Spurs are most likely to have in the regular rotation for this series, six were drafted by San Antonio. Of the 10 most likely to appear for the Knicks, only one was drafted by New York.
It's Biggest Market vs. Smaller Market. Shopping vs. Drafting. Knicks vs. Spurs isn't just a clash for the NBA ***** le, it's a clash in styles as well — with Knicks President Leon Rose seeming to constantly tinker until finding the right mix, and the Spurs building through the draft instead.
“I’ve said it before, I’ll keep saying it: Leon and his staff have done a freaking fantastic, fantastic job,” Knicks coach Mike Brown said.
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