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It’s been 27 years since the New York Knicks were in the NBA Finals, so we thought it would be fun to take a trip down memory lane to look at what life was like since the franchise was last on basketball’s greatest stage.
The number one song on the charts was “If You Had My Love” by Jennifer Lopez.
The number one movie in the box office was Star Wars: Episode I, The Phantom Menace.
The number one TV show was “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” hosted by New York’s own Regis Philbin.
The reigning Super Bowl MVP was Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway, who retired following Super Bowl XXXIII.
The New York Yankees were fresh off their 24th World Series title and were on their way to winning number 25 in 1999. They have since won two more in 2000 and 2009.
Latrell Sprewell was the Knicks’ leading scorer during their playoff run, while Jalen Brunson’s dad, Rick, was a point guard for the team as well.
Bill Clinton was the President of the United States. Since then, we have had five different administrations in the Oval Office.
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Publish date : 2026-05-24 13:00:00
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