"They've got wings that can guard Brunson," said IT. "They can also guard KAT. So it's not like Wemby's going to have to just guard KAT the whole time."

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Kevin Garnett is backing the New York Knicks to win the NBA Finals, even with Victor Wembanyama standing in the way. The Boston Celtics legend’s prediction carries weight because Garnett knows what great big men are supposed to look like on the biggest stage.

The Boston Celtics are not on the same level as the New York Knicks, winners of Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson spearheaded their victory on Wednesday night with his 13 fourth-quarter points on 5-of-9 shooting.

Jalen Brunson scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, and the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 on Wednesday night to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. The Knicks lead the best-of-seven series 1-0.

Karl-Anthony Towns didn’t hesitate, his stare pierced through shades covering his eyes after the Knicks completed yet another miraculous comeback, their second consecutive Game 1 rally of the playoffs.

There's one free agent option this offseason who would check almost every single box for the Celtics, including some huge playoff moments against the Knicks.