James Ennis' Comments Prove 76ers Are Massively Overconfident in Their NBA Finals Chances

Yes, the Philadelphia 76ers boast one of the most talented rosters in the entire NBA, let alone the Eastern Conference. However, talent essentially means nothing if you can't accomplish anything with it.

That's exactly where the Sixers find themselves. Despite being underdogs in the second round this season and bounced on a Kawhi Miracle, they're brazenly confident in their chances to reach the Finals this season, firmly putting themselves in position to be the New Boston. It's worth noting they haven't advanced further than the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the last two seasons with Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid -- two of the game's top 15 players -- conducting the charge.

Well, James Ennis just confirmed that widely-popular sentiment by making some unabashed comments, stating that Philly is going to "walk" their way into the Finals next season.

James Ennis III on why he re-signed with the Sixers: "We had a good chance last year. Kawhi is gone...So we are going to walk to the Finals in the East,” per @PompeyOnSixers pic.twitter.com/MtWIg1cCc6
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 10, 2019

He said what now?

Come on, Ennis. Why put this kind of pressure on your franchise that has yet to even reach the finals of their own conference? Yes, they were one (or two) unlucky bounce(s) away from potentially downing the Raptors this season, but the facts are the facts.

James Ennis III to the @PhillyInquirer on re-signing w/ #Sixers: "Because it's a good team, and a good chance of winning. The East is going to wide open. We had a good chance last year. Kawhi is gone. He went to the West. So we are going to walk to the Finals in the East."
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) July 10, 2019

Ennis is epitomizing ignorance of the highest regard here. Is he forgetting about the Bucks, Celtics, Nets, and Heat (who are reportedly on the verge of pairing Russell Westbrook with Jimmy Butler, by the bye)?

To say nothing of a Victor Oladipo-led Pacers squad. Consider these declarations bookmarked.

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— Freezing Cold Takes (@OldTakesExposed) July 10, 2019

Yes, the East is wide open, James, and it's definitely yours for the taking. But at least wait until October to make such an audacious claim.