Richard Jefferson Says Knicks Are Legit Contenders, Greatest Menace Is Themselves!

The New York Knicks have an actual shot at successful all of it this season — despite the fact that the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder nonetheless exists — so says Richard Jeffersonwho tells TMZ Sports activities all of the items are in place … they only cannot shoot themselves within the foot.

We caught up with the NBA analyst recent off calling the Knickerbockers’ BTA efficiency on the Atlanta Hawks in Sport 6 of the primary spherical on Thursday … and he really mentioned the shedding staff should not be embarrassed by the 140-89 end result — it was simply the Knicks’ evening.

With that dominant outing in thoughts, does he really feel like Karl-Anthony Cities, Jalen Brunson and the remainder of the gang can actually make some noise … or will they arrive up quick but once more??

RJ believes this may very well be their 12 months.

“They’re actual. The one motive they’ve ever been questioned is as a result of them themselves have not performed actual. It is not their expertise, it is not their teaching, it is not their potential.”

“The Knicks are actual. They bought an opportunity.”

Even towards whoever comes out of the Western Convention?? The 2016 NBA champ bought cliché and mentioned something can occur in a seven-game collection.

Talking of 2016, we requested RJ in regards to the state of Golden State … and he is not calling on the Warriors to rebuild — in spite of everything, they nonetheless have Stephen Curry.

“In case you bought Steph Curry, that is all that issues.”