While the basketball world focuses on the chess match between Tom Thibodeau and Gregg Popovich, an unexpected voice has entered the NBA Finals conversation from the WWE training room.
Injured WWE Superstar Bronson Reed, currently sidelined with a torn bicep since February 2026, made a bold prediction ahead of Saturday’s Game 5 in San Antonio. When a fan on X asked Reed who he thought would take the title, his answer was immediate and emphatic: “Knicks in 5.”
That call means Reed expects New York to clinch its first championship in 53 years on the road against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. It’s a fearless take, especially considering San Antonio just blew a historic 29-point lead in Game 4.
The Game 4 Comeback That Changed Everything
New York enters Game 5 with a 3-1 series lead thanks to one of the most stunning comebacks in Finals history. The Knicks were down 29 points in Game 4 before flipping the script in front of a stunned home crowd.
OG Anunoby earned MVP honors for Game 4, dropping 33 points on 66% shooting, including 7-of-9 from beyond the arc. But his defining moment came in the final seconds. With under six seconds left, Jalen Brunson launched a deep three over Wembanyama. The shot missed, but Anunoby — who delivered the inbound pass — crashed the glass and tipped the miss through the hoop. The Knicks held on defense, securing the improbable win.
Why Reed’s Pick Carries Weight
Bronson Reed isn’t just another celebrity taking a casual guess. As a member of The Vision faction in WWE, he’s known for playing the long game. His injury may have him on the sidelines, but his confidence in New York hasn’t wavered. The Knicks already proved they could win in San Antonio, taking the first two games of the series on the road before dropping Game 3.
The Spurs will be desperate in Game 5, playing to avoid elimination in front of their home crowd. But New York has momentum, a healthy Jalen Brunson, and a roster that just showed it can overcome any deficit.
Will Reed’s prediction hold up? The basketball world will find out Saturday night.
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