The New York Knicks have been making strides in recent seasons, and with the addition of Karl-Anthony Towns, they're now considered "championship contenders" by analyst Kenny Smith. The four-time All-Star brings a proven track record of success, including leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to the best defense in the league last season. With Towns' size and skillset, the Knicks are expected to be more competitive against teams like the Boston Celtics.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/djsiddiqi/2024/10/22/the-knicks-are-championship-contenders-with-karl-anthony-towns-says-kenny-smith/