New York Knicks Starters' Ages Highlight 27-Year NBA Finals Drought
How old were the 2026 New York Knicks starters when the team last played in the NBA Finals
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The New York Knicks last reached the NBA Finals in 1999, losing to the San Antonio Spurs. The current starting five—Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Karl-Anthony Towns—were all very young children at that time, marking a significant 27-year wait for the franchise's return to the Finals in 2026.
- 01The Knicks last appeared in the NBA Finals in 1999, losing to the San Antonio Spurs.
- 02Jalen Brunson was only 2 years old during the Knicks' last Finals run, and his father was on that team.
- 03Josh Hart was the oldest of the current starters at age 4 during the 1999 Finals.
- 04Karl-Anthony Towns was 3, Mikal Bridges was 2, and OG Anunoby was just 1 year old when the Knicks last played in the Finals.
- 05The Knicks returned to the Finals in 2026 after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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The New York Knicks last reached the NBA Finals in 1999, where they lost to the San Antonio Spurs. This lengthy drought has been highlighted by the ages of the current starting five: Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Karl-Anthony Towns, who were all very young children at that time. Brunson was only 2 years old, while Hart was 4, Towns was 3, Bridges was also 2, and Anunoby was just 1. Their ages illustrate how long the franchise has waited for a return to the Finals, making their 2026 appearance feel monumental. The Knicks secured their spot in the Finals after a dominant 4-0 sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. This new generation of players is now carrying the legacy of the franchise, as fans who experienced the 1999 run witness a new chapter unfold.
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The Knicks' return to the NBA Finals after 27 years has reignited excitement among fans and the local community.
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