The Philadelphia 76ers land at No. 8 in Ongoing 30 Weeks| 30 Teams NBA Countdown
Over the history of the franchise, the process has been kind to the 76ers. Some of the best to play their positions have donned the red, white and blue, including one player larger than life and perhaps the best pound-for-pound baller to take the hardwood. Wilt Chamberlain’s second stint in the City of Brotherly Love cemented his legacy as an…
Detroit Pistons No. 9 in Ongoing 30 Weeks| 30 Teams NBA Countdown
The Detroit Pistons roll in at No. 9 in the Panini America 30 Teams | 30 Weeks NBA countdown to the most collectable NBA teams of all-time. The Pistons are one of the best franchises in the NBA at building high-caliber teams that also reflect the culture of the city. Detroit, known for its blue-collar attitude, fully embraces players…
Utah Jazz No. 10 in Ongoing 30 Weeks| 30 Teams NBA Countdown
The Utah Jazz check in at No. 10 in the Panini America 30 Teams | 30 Weeks NBA countdown to the most collectable NBA teams of all-time. Any discussion about the history of the Jazz must start with one phrase: Stockton to Malone. Point guard John Stockton and power forward Karl Malone are universally considered one of the best duos…
Suns Rise to No. 11 in Ongoing 30 Weeks| 30 Teams NBA Countdown
The Suns have been home to some of the game’s greatest players including Charles Barkley, Connie Hawkins, Jason Kidd, Shaquille O’Neal and Kevin Johnson. Ten Suns players have been enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame. The club may still be looking for its first NBA championship, but the organization has enjoyed a lot of success in the desert. In…
Thunder Rolls In At No. 12 In Ongoing 30 Weeks| 30 Teams NBA Countdown
The Oklahoma City Thunder spent over 40 years as the Seattle Supersonics before relocating to OKC in 2008. The Thunder have been a key part of a makeover of Oklahoma City. Russell Westbrook and the Thunder have generated excitement in the city for over a decade. He was the 4th overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft and has played…
Miami Heat No. 13 in Ongoing 30 Weeks| 30 Teams NBA Countdown
Founded in 1988, the Miami Heat franchise is one of the youngest in the NBA. It took them a few years to gain a foothold in the league, but the additions of Alonzo Mourning and Tim Hardaway in the mid-1990s helped to establish the franchise as a contender. The biggest move in the history of the team, though, was when…
Sacramento Kings Take No. 16 in Ongoing 30 Weeks| 30 Teams NBA Countdown
Of all the NBA teams with long histories involving several cities and leagues and nicknames, none are as complicated as the Sacramento Kings. Here’s a quick rundown: Rochester Seagrams (1923-1942), Rochester Eber Seagrams (1942-1943), Rochester Pros (1943-1945), Rochester Royals (1945-1948 National Basketball League, 1948-1957 NBA), Cincinnati Royals (1957-1972), Kansas City-Omaha Kings (1972-1975), Kansas City Kings (1975-1985), Sacramento Kings (1985-Present). Head…
Dallas Mavs Check in at No. 17 in Ongoing 30 Weeks| 30 Teams NBA Countdown
The Dallas Mavericks were founded in 1980 by Don Carter, famous for his cowboy hat that would become part of the team's first logo. With their very first NBA Draft pick, they selected Kiki Vandeweghe, who was later traded. That trade turned out to be a huge benefit when they used the draft pick to select Rolando Blackman the next…
Cleveland Cavaliers at No. 18 in Ongoing 30 Weeks| 30 Teams NBA Countdown
The city of Cleveland was long known for the championship curse that lasted 52 years and spread across all major sports. But in 2016, the Cleveland Cavaliers finally broke that curse and brought a major celebration to the city. The team was originally founded in 1970 as an expansion team in the Eastern Conference. The first few seasons were tough…
Brooklyn Nets Check in at No. 22 in Ongoing 30 Weeks| 30 Teams NBA Countdown
The Nets have had four locations, two nicknames, two leagues, and eight different home arenas in their 50-plus seasons in existence. Founded in 1967 as a member of the American Basketball Association, the New Jersey Americans were relocated to Long Island and renamed the New York Nets before their second season. They would join the NBA in 1976 and the…