Stephen A. Smith was hyped up after the New York Knicks won the 2025 NBA Cup, making a bold prediction for their future. After his favorite team won the 2025 NBA Cup Finals, New York Knicks superfan Stephen A. Smith is elated, which comes as a surprise to no one.

The NBA playoffs consist of 16 teams split evenly into two conferences, the Eastern and Western, from around the United States. These teams feature top basketball players from different states as well as international players.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are still big favorites to repeat as champions, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has moved back in front in the MVP race.