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

By Josh Eberley

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 06: Los Angeles Lakers legends Ervin Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O'Neal share a laugh with Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor during the unveiling ceremony for a bronze statue to honor Baylor in Star Plaza at Staples Center on April 6, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 06: Los Angeles Lakers legends Ervin Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O'Neal share a laugh with Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor during the unveiling ceremony for a bronze statue to honor Baylor in Star Plaza at Staples Center on April 6, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MA – 1992: Kevin McHale #32, Robert Parish #00, and Larry Bird #33 stand on the court during a game played in 1992 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1992 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – 1992: Kevin McHale #32, Robert Parish #00, and Larry Bird #33 stand on the court during a game played in 1992 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1992 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) /

2. Boston Celtics

72 Seasons

Record: 3329-2313, .590 W-L%

Finals Appearances: 21

Championships: 17

All-Time Starting Five

G: Bob Cousy, 1956-57
F: John Havlicek, 1973-74
F: Larry Bird, 1985-86
F: Kevin Garnett, 2007-08
C: Bill Russell, 1961-62

Average PER: 21.64

The Celtics have the greatest pro dynasty of all-time and are likely to always own that honor. Russell’s Celtics won 11 titles in 13 years, only failing to reach the Finals once over that stretch. It was domination not even Jordan can relate to and despite the smaller league and shortened route to the finish — it’s an absolutely mind blowing accomplishment.

The Celtics have one more title than the Lakers on the whole but a slightly lesser win percentage and 15 fewer trips to the Finals. The NBA’s best rivalry is an honest and legitimate one.

The Celtics went 21 years between Bird’s last title (1986) and the quartet of Garnett, Allen, Paul Pierce, and Rajon Rondo winning in 2008. It’s been 10 years since, “Anything is possible!” And with the way Danny Ainge has the current team looking, I doubt the Celtics are waiting another 11 years before they see another banner.

But let’s check to make sure that’s ok with Pierce.

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