We are continuing our list of objectively trying to identify the best NBA teams of all time. As you may have noticed, this list is being done in chronological order and chronological order only. The first five super squads were from 1960 to 1983, so the last five super squads are from the last 40 years. As a refresher, here are the qualifiers to be eligible. One, the team had to win the NBA title that season, so that will eliminate squads like the 73-9 Golden State Warriors who didn’t finish the deal. Two, the team had to win at least 60 games in the regular season; a truly elite team has to prove it over the long haul, not just in the playoffs. Three, only one team will be chosen per era for dynasties, so only one team of MJ’s, Larry’s, and Magic’s. 

As far as criteria, much data will be used, but some determining factors will be postseason record, margin of victory, Hall of Famers on the team, quality of opponents, offensive efficiency, and defensive efficiency. This is no easy list to compile. It’s hard to leave some historic teams off, so this will be in two installments. Now that the guidelines have been laid out, in no particular order, here are some of the best NBA teams of all time … part two.

Some of the most entertaining and heated debates you can have with your friends are the “best ever” conversations. A very popular one in the sports world is the best NBA team of all time. Although this is very subjective, we are going to make this list as data-driven as possible. First, there are some qualifiers to be eligible. One, the team had to win the NBA title that season, so that will eliminate squads like the 73-9 Golden State Warriors who didn’t finish the deal. Two, the team had to win at least 60 games in the regular season; a truly elite team has to prove it over the long haul, not just in the playoffs. Three, only one team will be chosen per era for dynasties, so only one team of MJ’s, Larry’s, and Magic’s. 

As far as criteria, much data will be used, but some determining factors will be postseason record, margin of victory, Hall of Famers on the team, quality of opponents, offensive efficiency, and defensive efficiency. This is no easy list to compile. It’s hard to leave some historic teams off, so this will be in two installments. Now that the guidelines have been laid out, in no particular order, here are some of the best NBA teams of all time … part one.

With the NBA Finals starting soon, let’s look back at the legends with the most Finals MVP Awards. We will be entering hallowed ground. Every player on this list has at least three MVPs on the NBA’s biggest stage, and each man is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. The only one that isn’t will be inducted as soon as he is eligible. This honor has been given since 1969, and as you’ll see, the legends like to win it … a lot. This is a fraternity of basketball luminaries, so without any more build up, let’s see the players with the most Finals MVP Awards in NBA history.

Let’s continue our look at the greatest rookie years in NBA history. As a reminder, to qualify for this list, you had to actually win the Rookie of the Year Award, so guys like Magic Johnson and Dwyane Wade, who were rousing rookies, won’t be eligible. Another major factor in making this cut is how the rookie improved his team. Now it’s time to check out part two of these dazzling debuts and spotlight the best rookie seasons in NBA history.

The NBA’s inception was the 1946-1947 season, and the league started naming a Rookie of the Year in its second season. This list is littered with Hall of Famers and household names. But what NBA players had the greatest rookie seasons of all time? We’ll examine some of the most thrilling and memorable rookie years the association has ever seen. To qualify for this list, you had to actually win the Rookie of the Year Award, so guys like Magic Johnson and Dwyane Wade, who were rousing rookies, won’t be eligible. Another major factor in making this cut is how the rookie improved his team. Since there have been so many phenomenal rookies, this will be a two-part segment. Now it’s time to check out these dazzling debuts and spotlight the best rookie seasons in NBA history.

The legacies of the NBA’s all-time leading scorers extend far beyond their jaw-dropping point totals. These basketball legends not only dazzled fans with their scoring abilities but also shaped the fortunes of their teams. This article delves into the NBA win/loss records of these iconic players, revealing how their scoring feats influenced their teams’ successes and struggles, offering a captivating glimpse into their enduring impact on the game.

The legacy of Kobe Bryant has many facets. We often judge greatness by the number of championships he won. In the case of Kobe, his five championships certainly raise his status among the best players ever in the NBA. His title wins have come with varying levels of responsibility – and therefore varying levels of influence.

In the high-stakes world of the NBA, every shot counts, but what happens when they don’t? Delve into the fascinating records of the most missed shots in a single game, uncovering the relentless drive of athletes who dared to keep shooting despite the odds. This is the list of players with the most missed shots in a game since 1983-84.

We are going to continue our look at the greatest single-game performances in the NBA Finals. This list will focus on the Finals since 2010. Many familiar names and future Hall of Famers will be getting an entry. To refresh your memory from the previous edition, for a player’s performance to qualify for this list, his team had to win the title during that series. Another rule for this list is that no player will get multiple entries. For instance, LeBron and Steph have several worthy performances, but each can only have one make the list. 

Let’s look back at the last two decades … a time of smartphones, social media, and Uber. We will now revisit some of the top single-game performances in NBA Finals history since 2010.

We are going to continue our look at the greatest single-game performances in the NBA Finals. This list will focus on the 2000s. This was a decade heavily dominated by two Western Conference powers. To refresh your memory from the previous edition, for a player’s performance to qualify for this list, his team had to win the title during that series. Another rule for this list is that no player will get multiple entries. For instance, San Antonio legend Tim Duncan appeared on a previous list, so he will not appear again even though he has a few worthy single-game performances during the 2000s. 

Let’s transport back to the 2000s … a time of Y2K paranoia, flip phones, and traditional NBA titans returning to glory. We will now revisit some of the top single-game performances in NBA Finals history during the 2000s.