The 2023 NBA Finals matchup is finally set. After beating the Celtics in seven games, the Heat will go up against the Nuggets with Game 1 tipping off on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET. The majority of New York Knicks fans are likely pulling for Denver after Miami eliminated the team in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
It works out that there’s a former Knicks center on the Nuggets, although he doesn’t play. DeAndre Jordan played in only 39 regular season games for Denver and averaged 5.1 points and 5.2 rebounds. The 34-year-old has appeared in three playoff games this season, but only for an average of 3.