All 30 NBA Franchises Statistically Ranked By All-Time Greatness
By Daniel
20. (TIE) Indiana Pacers: 1.05
Established In the NBA: 1976
Former Cities/Names: N/A
Greatest Player In Team History: Reggie Miller
The Pacers were one of the top ABA teams, winning three league championships, but have yet to do the same in the NBA. That said, the team based in Indianapolis has won its division six times and won one Eastern Conference championship in its history. They have been very competitive in the past and could be contender again as soon next season. They have been in the NBA for a total of 38 years just like the Nets, Nuggets and Spurs.
19. Phoenix Suns: 1.08 Points
Established In the NBA: 1968
Former Cities/Names: N/A
Greatest Player In Team History: Steve Nash
The Suns have been an NBA franchise for 46 years and they’ve seen some relative success during that time. Six times they’ve won a division and twice have won a conference championship. Although this franchise hasn’t won a league championship yet. Their age and lack of high-end success is what keeps them ranked somewhat lowly on this all-time list.
18. Atlanta Hawks: 1.10 Points
Established In the NBA: 1946
Former Cities/Names: Buffalo Bisons, Tri-Cities Blackhawks, Milwaukee Hawks, St. Louis Hawks
Greatest Player In Team History: Dominique Wilkins
The Atlanta Hawks have had a bit more success in the NBA than some people realize. The franchise has won four division championships and an impressive four conference championships. They have also won in the NBA Finals once. They would be ranked higher if they haven’t been around for 68 years, but even so, Hawks fans should be proud of their ranking on this comprehensive list.
17. Utah Jazz: 1.50 Points
Established In the NBA: 1974
Former Cities/Names: New Orleans Jazz
Greatest Player In Team History: Karl Malone
The Utah Jazz have seen a great deal of success in franchise history for never winning an NBA championship. In their 40 years in the NBA they have won a whopping eight division titles and two conference championships. They aren’t higher on this list because they’ve never won league championship. Their impressive play of the 1990s nearly led them over the hump, but just couldn’t quite get it done.
16. Portland Trail Blazers: 1.59 Points
Established In the NBA: 1970
Former Cities/Names: N/A
Greatest Player In Team History: Clyde Drexler
The Trail Blazers come in ranked a bit higher than many people realize in terms of all-time success. This franchise has been in the NBA for 44 years and have won one league championship. But they’ve also won four division championships and three conference championships. This varied amount of success is what has them ranked ahead of many other NBA franchises.
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