After the Eastern Conference Finals concluded (Milwaukee Bucks defeating Atlanta Hawks), the Phoenix Suns opened as clear favorites to win the 2021 NBA Championship at -165 to -177 odds, with a roughly 60% implied probability. Kellerman's take proved accurate at the moment of resolution: the Suns were indeed favored regardless of the East winner (whether it was the Bucks or Hawks). However, the Suns ultimately lost the Finals to the Bucks in 6 games, so the broader spirit of the prediction (Suns winning it all) did not pan out.