The last time the New York Knicks made the NBA Finals, the San Antonio Spurs were the opponent and just happened to have a generational big-man talent who was heading to the title round for the first time.
Moana Pasifika's four-year tenure in Super Rugby ended not with a whimper but a bang when they snapped a 12-match losing streak by beating the playoff-bound Brumbies in their last match in the tournament.