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San Antonio Spurs: Jaren Jackson looks back at 1999 NBA Finals

In 1999, the San Antonio Spurs captured their first of five (and potentially counting) championships, with a series win over the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals. A Tim Duncan and David Robinson-led team pushed them to a title, as well as the squad’s defensive ability.

Jaren Jackson was part of that Spurs team, which became the lone championship of his 13-year career. He played in the Alamo City from 1997-01.

For modern-day NBA fans, if the Jaren Jackson name sounds familiar, it’s because his son, Jaren Jackson Jr., just went to the Memphis Grizzlies as the No.