1999 versus 2026: Spurs, Knicks ready for Finals

An NBA fan and time traveler who leapt forward 27 years from June 1999 to June 2026 might be shocked to see the same exact teams facing off against one another over two decades apart. The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs are primed to face off against one another once again-- the first Knicks appearance in the NBA Finals since their 1999 defeat at the hands of the same opponent. Despite the analogous finals matchup, some components of modern life in 2026 may look unfamiliar to the time traveler, while other scenes may strike a similar chord. Read on for all the ways things have changed, and a few of the ways things stayed the same. No. 1 song then and No. 1 song now Some No. 1 songs on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in June 1999 were the timeless hit by Ricky Martin, "Livin' La Vida Loca," and "If You Had My Love" by Jennifer Lopez. The Puerto Rican singer-songwriters' success opened the doors to plenty of modern singers, including Bad Bunny, who headlined the Super Bowl...