Knicks-Spurs in the Finals is great for the NBA.
I’m not sure this matchup was what the league envisioned to start the season, but to end it with a Knicks-Spurs finals is the best scenario. Two franchises with a rich history squaring off. You have the next generational star in Wembanyama vs arguably the most written off star in Brunson. A rematch of the NBA Cup Finals. A Spurs team that’s been itching to return to the Finals in the same way the Popovich era made it an expectation. A Knicks team that haven’t won a championship in 50+ years and some of us weren’t even born or are too young to remember the 94’ and 99’ Finals run. It’s also a rematch of the 1999 Finals. What more can you ask for?
This is going to be the most viewed NBA Finals because everyone will tune in. Even casual fans and those who don’t have a dog in the fight will watch and pick a side. This is great business for the league. Viewership will see record numbers that may not be reached again.
Edit: We all know how loud the Garden will be but the Frost Bank Center is also a great atmosphere. What really impressed me as a Knicks fan was seeing the color coordinated rows and it was super sick to see compared to the Garden. We are in for a real treat because both arenas have a different feel.