Didn’t mean anything though, they were easily dispatched in five to a superior Spurs team. Everyone probably thought the Knicks would get back too, but they never did
@@RYMAN1321There can only be 1 winner at the end of every playoff run. It’s still pretty impressive that they even made the finals under the circumstances.
@@RYMAN1321 faulty memory -- the Knicks went to the East Final the following year, and made the playoffs a year after that. It wasn't until 2002 that they fell off the cliff, into their long Dolan nightmare. As to the "mediocrity" of the '99 team, remember that the 99 season was short (there were no games in fall '98). Likely in a full season, these Knicks would have leveled out and finished higher than #8. They were working Spree into the rotation, figuring out how he fit. Obviously, they were a much better team once they had that going.
@@IanMcGrath70 Fair points, I was quite young and didn’t pay much attention to basketball in 99 so yes my memory may be bit hazy for back then. I just meant they haven’t made it back to a Finals since. Do you think had the full season been played the Spurs would’ve even made it and would the Knicks have done better than just five games against them?
Spurs are the most consistent franchise in sports history. They've only missed the playoffs 5 times in franchise history and the last time the Spurs missed the playoffs, Space Jam was released😱
Tim Duncan was so great at such a young age. He was also ready to seize the moment at a young age. Ready to deliver in the clutch. To win it all. Amazing. Truly one of the greatest players to ever play.
As I said above, not QUITE the end for the Knicks - they still had 2 decent seasons left in them before they dropped into their 2-decade Dolan malaise (4 playoff appearances in 19 years)
As a basketball fanatic, I remember watching the 1999 NBA playoffs, and the way the New York Knicks eliminated every other team to make it to the NBA finals was incredible! During the finals, it was like the last week of school, but I never attended the last day of the school year becuz I had to go on vacation with my family. 1 week into my vacation, I found out from my dad that the San Antonio Spurs have won the NBA championship! This was Tim Duncan's 1st NBA championship, he spent his entire 19-year playing career with the Spurs & he retired as a 5 time NBA champion!
god damn i miss that knicks team. remember my dad buying tickets in the late 90s (maybe this 99 year) just outside of msg one night, and the dude told us they were pretty good seats. ending up 2 rows back.
So heart-breaking 💔😢. Knew the Knicks were outmatched, especially without Ewing, but so wish they could have pushed a sixth game in San Antonio. They came so close. Still proud of the way they battled. If Houston could have gotten hot again in the fourth with Spreewell it would have went six games.
The good ol' Tim Duncan cooking in this game. He and Sprewell had quite a battle in the 4th quarter of this game but my guy prevailed. Man, I miss that guy already. Timmmaaayyyy!!!! (Bill Land voice). :)
Patrick Yip it’s because people couldn’t appreciate the Spurs going back to the basic play style of the late 60s and 70s. People were too used to the fast paced creative play style started during the 80s
Lopsided series, actually. That was actually an already banged-up Ewing-less Knicks squad that tried to go Cinderella finish. It would've been a better series if Reggie and the Pacers faced the Spurs in that year. Spurs in 7 had it happened.
Kawhi Not #KawhiSexual #Kawhi4MVP I saw an NBA list that ranks these Spurs in the top 5 defensive team of all time, if they had Kawhi and prime Tony Parker they'd never allow more than 90 points a game 😂😂😂
If other star without a ring like Reggie, Chuck, Nique, everyone but Stock/Malone lol cause they had each others for 90% of their careers. Getting a franchising lottery type player when you at the tail end of your career is a blessing. Larry almost got it Len Bias, Steph got Wiseman, JK, Moody. Kobe had some young guns but no fuel left in the tank (Rip Bean). Some players got lucky, some didn’t.
I swear Gregg Poppovich looks the same for the last 20 years. He's one of those you don't now how old he but you know he is old. Now that he is older he's just older.
@@airpegasus5167 you are aware that San Antonio won four more chips because they were starting a dynasty. although they were the same age Ewing's body was more beat up than Robinson's. Healthy or not the Spurs were a better team. You using injury as excuse does not cut it. If that's the case, Bulls fans could say if MJ Scottie and Rodman come back the Knicks aren't even in it
I don't want to sound like a bandwagon (lol Knicks Bandwagon what a joke) but had Ewing not been injured this Finals series could have looked way different. It sucks that the only thing stopping Ewing and the Knicks before was Jordan and the Bulls.
I remember this. Sprewell made a bad play. He was double teamed & should have kicked that ball out but instead he wanted to try & Kobe Bryant the situation wearing number 8 smh!!!!
The Bulls manager fucked it up! If the Bulls would have kept the same team the following year we would have seen the Bulls vs Spurs finals which in my opinion would have been the Bulls first Finals loss.
Im not underestimate this team but if the Chicago Bulls Dynasty not Broke up, i beLieve Chicago Bulls win 4rt Championship. Only Jerry Crause bLame it for the Chicago Bulls Dynasty broke.
This is a historic run for the knicks. Number 8 seed and went straight to the finals.
Didn’t mean anything though, they were easily dispatched in five to a superior Spurs team.
Everyone probably thought the Knicks would get back too, but they never did
@@RYMAN1321There can only be 1 winner at the end of every playoff run. It’s still pretty impressive that they even made the finals under the circumstances.
@@rchamp247 True, but the fact that the Knicks sputtered out and returned to being mediocre after this final and never recovered is much larger IMO
@@RYMAN1321 faulty memory -- the Knicks went to the East Final the following year, and made the playoffs a year after that. It wasn't until 2002 that they fell off the cliff, into their long Dolan nightmare. As to the "mediocrity" of the '99 team, remember that the 99 season was short (there were no games in fall '98). Likely in a full season, these Knicks would have leveled out and finished higher than #8. They were working Spree into the rotation, figuring out how he fit. Obviously, they were a much better team once they had that going.
@@IanMcGrath70 Fair points, I was quite young and didn’t pay much attention to basketball in 99 so yes my memory may be bit hazy for back then.
I just meant they haven’t made it back to a Finals since.
Do you think had the full season been played the Spurs would’ve even made it and would the Knicks have done better than just five games against them?
Spurs are the most consistent franchise in sports history. They've only missed the playoffs 5 times in franchise history and the last time the Spurs missed the playoffs, Space Jam was released😱
Also the Patriots. They have been so good for like 17 years
Solomon Kessington in basketball history if you mind.
Solomon Kessington nah, just consistent for the last 20 years. When Pop got there. we'll see what happens when Pop retire.
Solomon Kessington CONSIDERING THEY'RE NOT THAT BIG OF A MARKET WOW
Aragorn as a spurs fan, that's a terrifying thought
Tim Duncan was so great at such a young age. He was also ready to seize the moment at a young age. Ready to deliver in the clutch. To win it all. Amazing. Truly one of the greatest players to ever play.
Greatest PF most definitely
The start of Tim goat and Greg popovich legacy
Self Made Villain Are you a Spurs fan?!
Joe Rizo no but I respect them
Self Made Villain Oh ok cool
@MANCHESTER UNITED F.C basketball is
Jeez the color grade on this is so cinematic. Looks magical. Nothing beats this era🖤
It was the end of an era for the New York Knicks and the beginning of a dynasty for the San Antonio Spurs
As I said above, not QUITE the end for the Knicks - they still had 2 decent seasons left in them before they dropped into their 2-decade Dolan malaise (4 playoff appearances in 19 years)
This team made me a Spurs fan...20 years and 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 later still a loyal fan...team work makes the dream work
As a basketball fanatic, I remember watching the 1999 NBA playoffs, and the way the New York Knicks eliminated every other team to make it to the NBA finals was incredible! During the finals, it was like the last week of school, but I never attended the last day of the school year becuz I had to go on vacation with my family. 1 week into my vacation, I found out from my dad that the San Antonio Spurs have won the NBA championship! This was Tim Duncan's 1st NBA championship, he spent his entire 19-year playing career with the Spurs & he retired as a 5 time NBA champion!
as a knicks fan, spurs gave their effort and won fair and square, real happy for em 👏
I hope we can be the new era New York Knicks this time for the heart of the city, this will be our time to shine stand up New York.
god damn i miss that knicks team. remember my dad buying tickets in the late 90s (maybe this 99 year) just outside of msg one night, and the dude told us they were pretty good seats. ending up 2 rows back.
GREATEST FRANCHISE IN SPORTS HISTORY.
Kawhi Not #KawhiSexual #Kawhi4MVP not even the greatest in basketball history
Solomon Kessington Lmao who's better? Celtics? Lakers? Back when comp was weak and only 7 teams in the league?
Huge W
Kawhi Not #KawhiSexual #Kawhi4MVP Celtics and Lakers won championships in the 70's, 80's, 00's, and 10's, what are you talking about😂😅😂😅
Solomon Kessington Not that many dumbass...
So heart-breaking 💔😢. Knew the Knicks were outmatched, especially without Ewing, but so wish they could have pushed a sixth game in San Antonio. They came so close. Still proud of the way they battled. If Houston could have gotten hot again in the fourth with Spreewell it would have went six games.
Birth of a Dynasty 🏆
The good ol' Tim Duncan cooking in this game. He and Sprewell had quite a battle in the 4th quarter of this game but my guy prevailed. Man, I miss that guy already.
Timmmaaayyyy!!!! (Bill Land voice). :)
spurs had a 3-1 lead and didnt blow it? warriors take notes
they had a 2-1 lead in the 2nd round and blew a 67 win season a franchise high last playoffs.
God WestBrick it wasn't 3-1 in NBA finals and we didn't have the best record in NBA HISTORY we had the best record in FRANCHISE HISTORY
Also didn't play against LeBron and Kyrie
Probably the most forgotten nba finals ever
Because of the first time with no more Jordan, No more Chicago Bulls...
@@betolevrone No, because the Knicks sucked.
Patrick Yip it’s because people couldn’t appreciate the Spurs going back to the basic play style of the late 60s and 70s. People were too used to the fast paced creative play style started during the 80s
@@challenger516 They also didn't have Patrick Ewing since he was injured.
@@bikrambal791 No because it was the lockout season.
I Miss Tim Duncan 😥
who doesn't ?
Spurs 2017 NBA Champions
SpanglishPR123 W
SpanglishPR123 L
Frank Jack So you admit the Cavs gonna lose to Kawhi? Lmfao
SpanglishPR123 W
SpanglishPR123 if Lebron can defeat a 73-9 team they can defeat the Spurs the cavs have tooooooo many shooters for the Spurs to handle
I miss you Timmy 😭
Lopsided series, actually. That was actually an already banged-up Ewing-less Knicks squad that tried to go Cinderella finish. It would've been a better series if Reggie and the Pacers faced the Spurs in that year. Spurs in 7 had it happened.
This was a great final series. really enjoyable to watch the Knicks scrap for everything
shout out to The Twin Towers.
my memory of this night was its was literally a back and forth 1v1 duncan vs spree.
Spurs forever.
Spurs are the GOAT
i love the announcer guy he does all the voice over for the old clips.
I'm really missing Duncan right now :(
The awakening of a new dynasty, that is the San Antonio Spurs who would go on to win 4 four more titles.
Robinson and Duncan were the best defensive frontcourt of all time
Chivo Facts. and If they had Kawhi back then they would have been the greatest defensive team of all time
Kawhi Not #KawhiSexual #Kawhi4MVP I saw an NBA list that ranks these Spurs in the top 5 defensive team of all time, if they had Kawhi and prime Tony Parker they'd never allow more than 90 points a game 😂😂😂
Kawhi Not #KawhiSexual #Kawhi4MVP Bad Boy Pistons 2.0 had the greatest defensive team of all time, imo
Chivo W
Chivo Bowen, kawhi, TD, and the admiral. god damn that would be something.
Greatest franchise ever
XDieAbkürzung NOT 😬
Before james dolan destroyed the knicks franchise
kevinn lol I think he was part owner with his dad by now
kevin this comment aged very well
Careful he might ban you!! 😂
Painful to watch as a knicks fan
Knicks are trash any team out of the west would have won anyways
St4r that’s rude
If other star without a ring like Reggie, Chuck, Nique, everyone but Stock/Malone lol cause they had each others for 90% of their careers. Getting a franchising lottery type player when you at the tail end of your career is a blessing. Larry almost got it Len Bias, Steph got Wiseman, JK, Moody. Kobe had some young guns but no fuel left in the tank (Rip Bean). Some players got lucky, some didn’t.
PLEASE DO MORE OF THESE!
Finally some good ny knicks highlight
Tim Duncan....
SA is a true team year to year
Why are there warrior bandwagons on this video? There is literally nothing about them on this video .....
Hardentastic! fr😂
Hardentastic! You are fake news!
Hardentastic! Lebron smashes me good
Hardentastic! All I've seen so far is a rockets bandwagon
Well there's Steve Kerr.
Twin Towers , good memories
1999 Finals is about the 8th seeded New York Knicks... The rise of the underdog.
Beginning of a dynasty
DVD was the realest shit back then!
The first team to win the NBA title not named the Chicago Bulls or Houston Rockets since 1990.
Tim and Robinson were the best front court ever
Much Gratitude
Ps Peace to DMX "Aint No Way You Gon Stop "
I swear Gregg Poppovich looks the same for the last 20 years. He's one of those you don't now how old he but you know he is old. Now that he is older he's just older.
Injured Ewing and a limited LJ 😭
Exactly. Ewing On Robinson & Camby On Duncan Who Would’ve Stopped LJ Sprewell And Houston
@@airpegasus5167 you are aware that San Antonio won four more chips because they were starting a dynasty. although they were the same age Ewing's body was more beat up than Robinson's. Healthy or not the Spurs were a better team. You using injury as excuse does not cut it. If that's the case, Bulls fans could say if MJ Scottie and Rodman come back the Knicks aren't even in it
The Knicks Were Badly Injured This Finals. With A Healthy Ewing & LJ They Would’ve Won 🏆
2020 Still reppin My SpurS SaTx
WE NEED ANOTHER
Can only imagine what could've happened if Ewing and Johnson were healthy, not saying we win but the Knicks definitely hold a better chance.
Good analogy
I don't want to sound like a bandwagon (lol Knicks Bandwagon what a joke) but had Ewing not been injured this Finals series could have looked way different. It sucks that the only thing stopping Ewing and the Knicks before was Jordan and the Bulls.
DestinyEditZ and hakeem the dream
Would’ve lost in 6. And I’m a Knick fan
Without Patrick Ewing, the Knicks didn't have a chance.
If they had Ewing I feel they could have won
i never knew they made it to the finals.. but i'm a 97 kid so i got a excuse
1 Duncan GOAT
2 Robinson Massive Muscle
3 Sprewell was a BEAST
4 Lebron's final losses
5 I feel old
Imagine if Jordan signed one more year. Bulls vs Spurs
At the beggining of the season pops almost got fired... gj spurs for keeping him
Remember, Duncan was a just a sophomore here.
who is that young guy, number 21? he looks good
FMFvideos hahahaha
And the rest is history.
You just watch history repeat baby, Knicks going to the finals this year :D Go Randlemania!!!
Knicks in the finals? , this must be a fake video.
Knicks were actually a good franchise until james dolan became the owner
Nyc Pigeon Patrick Ewing era? The only thing stopping that nigga was Jordan
Nyc Pigeon they're number 8 seed that time.
Nyc Pigeon lol they used to be really good back in the 90s
That, and am almost surprised it's not in black & white for that matter as well! (L.O.L.!)
Wow, now look at our Knicks roster....
DEN vs MIA NBA Finals 2023 brought me here
New York basketball used to be relevant, now its the greatest circus show in the world.
Falcons blew a 25 point Lead
great game
gawd damn, I love the spurs!! #93tilinfinity
for me knicks was the better second team for 10 years
The Knicks also knew without Patrick Ewing on court vs spurs was overmatched and outmanned
The fact that they won this at Madison Square Garden is i conic in itself
#FreeOakley
SPURS WOULD HAVE BEEN THE 2000 NBA CHAMPIONS TOO HAD THE GOAT TIM DUNCAN NOT GET INJURED
imthemosthandsome Nah
Hell no the lakers was to powerful
imthemosthandsome No they wouldn’t, no one was stopping Shaq that year
oh to be 9 years old again
Spurs is a dynasty..
Let's go spurs
MYTHIC FINAL !
I remember this. Sprewell made a bad play. He was double teamed & should have kicked that ball out but instead he wanted to try & Kobe Bryant the situation wearing number 8 smh!!!!
steve kerr 4 peat
Budenholzer sighting 2:38
Oh man, I forgot about ruthless houston!!
i remember this
How steve kerr in there?
Do 2001 or 2005 lookback
Banana Mangum Lakers won it in 2001
The Bulls manager fucked it up! If the Bulls would have kept the same team the following year we would have seen the Bulls vs Spurs finals which in my opinion would have been the Bulls first Finals loss.
It's the Finals and the shot clock above the basket wasn't working?
Ikr. I remember they put the shot clock beside the photographers instead. And this was supposedly the Mecca of basketball. Lol.
That moment when you realize that the Spurs haven't changed at all since then.
Came here after watching Last dance
I didnt even remember Robinson still playing at this point.
He won another one after this in like 2005
@@tridsolopez9752 2003 actually. He retired after the 2002-03 season.
Knicks seem so close to winning
"😀1 more time!!!"
Just Lucky that Chicago has rebuild
And 20 years later the Knicks is a laughing stock 😢
More like 50 since that’s when they last won
Had PATRICK EWING NOT GOT HURT...THEY WOULD HAVE WON CHAMPIONSHIPS
Did patrick ewing play this game?
Im not underestimate this team but if the Chicago Bulls Dynasty not Broke up, i beLieve Chicago Bulls win 4rt Championship. Only Jerry Crause bLame it for the Chicago Bulls Dynasty broke.
nba throwing some saltbto me.btw im knicks fan
People saying they're the goats of all sports acting like the Yankees don't exist