Thousands of San Antonio Spurs fans cheer as the 1999 NBA world champions return home Saturday, June 26, 1999. The Spurs beat the New York Knicks 4-1 in the best-of-seven series for their first championship. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan) HOUCHRON CAPTION (06/27/1999): Thousands of San Antonio Spurs fans cheer as the 1999 NBA world champions return home Saturday. The Spurs beat the New York Knicks 4-1 Friday in the best-of-seven series for their first championship.