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jun 01 2026In 1999, Tim Shea was Director of International Scouting for the New York Knicks during a historic season that culminated in the franchise's last NBA Finals appearance. Their opponent that year was the San Antonio Spurs.
Twenty-seven years later, in 2026, the New York Knicks have returned to the NBA Finals and, once again, their opponent is the San Antonio Spurs. On this occasion, the Knicks' international scouting efforts include the work of Next Radar Basketball, whose global evaluation service has become an integral part of the organization's talent identification process.
The symmetry is undeniable. In 1999, Tim Shea and his team helped guide the Knicks' international vision at a crucial moment in the franchise's history. In 2026, the worldwide reach of the Next Radar Basketball team reinforces the value that elite global scouting has long held for the competitive success of the New York Knicks.
As the Knicks prepare to face the Spurs once more on basketball's biggest stage, the organization proudly recognizes both the legacy and the renewed impact of Tim Shea's international scouting work, from the past and the present, at a moment when history has come full circle.
