Originally an ABL franchise, they joined the BAA in 1947 and shocked everyone by winning a title in their first season. But mismanagement led to their folding just seven years later.
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Making a list, checking it twice: 11 notable NBA games on Christmas Day
Ancient relics: 15 early NBA franchises that folded
Keep your enemies closer: Nine geographically adjacent NBA rivalries
Grab the remote, let’s check what else is on: 17 most forgettable NBA Finals series
Larry Bird isn’t walking through that door: 14 successful NCAA coaches who struggled at the NBA level
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Moral support: 26 notable NBA champions who were not on the playoff roster
Not all of them earned (or accepted) a ring for their efforts, but these 26 players contributed to an eventual champion, though only in the regular season.
Larry Bird isn’t walking through that door: 14 successful NCAA coaches who struggled at the NBA level
The transition from NCAA stardom to NBA success has proven difficult for most players but it’s been even more problematic for most coaches. We detail 14 such examples below.
Grab the remote, let’s check what else is on: 17 most forgettable NBA Finals series
The 17 most poorly played, dull and otherwise forgettable NBA Finals series in league history. Rankings are based on competitiveness of the series, quality of play, quality of players involved, historical significance and other intangible factors.
Heavy was the crown: Eight especially weak NBA title defenses
Either injuries, defections, retirements, or just plain apathy doomed these teams from the beginning, in their quest to repeat as champions.
Adding insult: 16 potential title teams whose season was derailed by an injury
For every glorious moment like Willis Reed coming through the tunnel to spark the Knicks to victory in the 1970 NBA Finals, there are numerous examples of star players getting injured either late in the season or during the playoffs, and their inability to return to play costing their team a potential championship.
Ancient relics: 15 early NBA franchises that folded
While the Knicks, Celtics, Warriors, Lakers, 76ers, Kings, Pistons, and Hawks have been active in the NBA since the late ’40s, these other early franchises weren’t so lucky and closed up shop after a brief lifetime, often as short as just one season.
Making a list, checking it twice: 11 notable NBA games on Christmas Day
It’s the season of giving, and on these 11 Christmas Day celebrations, the NBA reached into its big red bag and produced especially memorable games