NBA franchise all-time power rankings: Who comes out on top?

NBA franchise all-time power rankings: Which organization comes out on top?

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5. Golden State Warriors

72 Seasons

Record: 2715-2923, .482 W-L%

Finals Appearances: 10

Championships: 6

All-Time Starting Five

G: Steph Curry, 2015-16
G: Chris Mullin, 1989-90
F: Rick Barry, 1974-75
F: Kevin Durant, 2016-17
C: Wilt Chamberlain, 1961-62

Average PER: 27.4

Amazing what an all-time tear can do. Wipe away the last four years and the Warriors are fighting to get into the top 20.

However, three titles, four Finals, and the most wins ever over a four-year period is good for an old-fashioned boost. Durant’s defection, Curry’s unanimous MVP, 73 wins, and a 3-1 Finals collapse mark interesting talking points of what’s now a full-blown dynasty.

Barry is one of the least talked about all-time greats but also one of the best Finals performers ever. He averaged 36.3 points per game in the Finals. For context, Durant has averaged 32.3 points per game over the last two Finals while torching the Cavaliers.

The Warriors seem like a lock to keep rising up this list. Unless Durant plans on leaving next offseason, there’s no visible limit on what they can accomplish.

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