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Former Knicks player predicts current team will win NBA title

A former player who was not selected by the team in the 1999 draft said the franchise will win the NBA championship this season. The player also stated that a current guard is the best player in the playoffs.

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A former player who was not selected by the team in the 1999 draft said the franchise will win the NBA championship this season. The former player stated he remains enthusiastic about the team despite the earlier draft decision. He added that the current guard is the best player in the playoffs.

"They’re going to win it," the former player said in an interview. "I think this is going to be the time. I knew I wanted to see it in my lifetime, and it feels like Jalen Brunson is the best player in the playoffs right now even though [San Antonio’s Victor] Wembanyama is really good.

The former player also noted he had wanted to see the team win a title during his lifetime.

Key Facts

Draft decision
Team passed on player in 1999 draft
Statement
Player predicted team will win title
Assessment
Player called current guard best in playoffs

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    Comments may increase media attention on the team.

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Confidence score65%
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Word count125 words
PublishedMay 21, 2026, 8:42 PM
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