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Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce is not optimistic in regards to the long-term way forward for the New York Knicks.
“I do not consider the Knicks will win a championship in my lifetime,” Pierce stated throughout the newest episode of Ticket & The Fact.
“I do not suppose in my lifetime,” he added. “I am simply saying they may, however I will not be round to see it.”
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“I do not consider the Knicks will win a championship in my lifetime.”⁰
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Pierce beforehand celebrated on X after the Knicks had been eradicated by the Indiana Pacers in Sport 7 of the second spherical of the playoffs, posting a video of himself stomping on the jersey of All-Star level guard Jalen Brunson.
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New York’s final championship victory was in 1973, with the workforce reaching the NBA Finals in 1994 and 1999.
Regardless of the Knicks’ prolonged lack of success following their final Finals look, they seem poised to contend for a championship as soon as once more. They’ve made it to the Japanese Convention semifinals in every of the previous two seasons, ending with the fifth-best internet ranking within the affiliation final 12 months (through NBA.com).
Brunson is joined by All-Star energy ahead Julius Randle and defensive-minded swingman OG Anunoby in New York’s beginning lineup, with the latter signing a five-year contract price $212.5 million to stick with the workforce over the summer time.
The Knicks additionally acquired Mikal Bridges in a blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets, giving head coach Tom Thibodeau a number of wings with the power to protect a number of positions and hearth away from behind the arc.
New York is predicted to battle with the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers close to the highest of the Japanese Convention standings. Nevertheless, Pierce is not satisfied {that a} championship is within the workforce’s future.
