Ranking every NBA Champion from No. 72 to No. 1 — The Definitive List

TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 30: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the Golden State Warriors and Serge Ibaka #9 of the Toronto Raptors defend their positions during Game One of the NBA Finals on May 30, 2019 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 30: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the Golden State Warriors and Serge Ibaka #9 of the Toronto Raptors defend their positions during Game One of the NBA Finals on May 30, 2019 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MA – 1992: Scottie Pippen #33 of the Chicago Bulls shoots against the Boston Celtics 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: Scottie Pippen #33 of the Chicago Bulls shoots against the Boston Celtics 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) /

25. 1991-92 Chicago Bulls

With their first title secured and the weight of unmet expectations lifted, the Bulls were able to get down to the business of annihilating the competition during the 1991-92 season. They won 67 games during the regular season, posting a strength-of-schedule-adjusted point differential that still ranks among the 10 best marks in NBA history. Jordan was, again, completely dominant — leading the league in scoring for a sixth consecutive season and winning back-to-back MVP Awards.

Once the playoffs started, all Jordan did was average 34.5 points per game while shooting 49.9 percent from the field, 38.6 percent from the 3-point line and 85.7 percent on free throws. That included a 56-point masterpiece against the Miami Heat and an extended physical argument about how absurd it was for anyone to consider Clyde Drexler a worthy candidate for best shooting guard in the league.