Tennessee alumni linked to 1999 NBA Finals ahead of Game 5

The New York Knicks face the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. EDT. The Knicks lead the series 3-1 and aim for their first NBA championship since 1973., the current Finals rekindle memories of the 1999 championship series, where the Spurs emerged victorious. Key figures from Tennessee tie into that historic matchup; Ernie Grunfeld was the Knicks' general manager, and Allan Houston played in that series. Grunfeld's No. 22 jersey is retired at Tennessee, alongside Houston's No. 20.

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