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Los Angeles Lakers y Boston Celtics They are clearly the two best franchises in NBA history. Both have fought in different decades since the league’s inception. However, behind it there is a fierce fight to see which is the third. We have directly ordered the 30, from most to least legendary.
The 30 NBA franchises, ordered from most to least historic:
1. Boston Celtics
- Foundation: 1946
- Titles: 18
- Reason: One of the most successful and iconic franchises, home to legends such as Bill Russell, Larry Bird and Paul Pierce.
2. Los Angeles Lakers
- Foundation: 1947 (Minneapolis Lakers)
- Titles: 17
- Reason: Dominance in several eras with figures such as Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal.
3. Chicago Bulls
- Foundation: 1966
- Titles: 6
- Reason: The legacy of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, with historic dominance in the 90s.
4. Golden State Warriors
- Foundation: 1946 (Philadelphia Warriors)
- Titles: 7
- Reason: A modern dynasty with Steph Curry, but with historical roots dating back to the beginning of the league.
5. San Antonio Spurs
- Foundation: 1967 (ABA, entered the NBA in 1976)
- Titles: 5
- Reason: Dominion between 1999 and 2014 under Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili.
6. Philadelphia 76ers
- Foundation: 1946 (Syracuse Nationals)
- Titles: 3
- Reason: Rich history with players like Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving and Allen Iverson.
7. Detroit Pistons
- Foundation: 1941 (Fort Wayne Pistons)
- Titles: 3
- Reason: Success in the 80s and 2000s with the “Bad Boys” and the 2004 team.
8. New York Knicks
- Foundation: 1946
- Titles: 2
- Reason: Although they have had few golden eras, they are an iconic franchise due to their market and their history.
9. Miami Heat
- Foundation: 1988
- Titles: 3
- Reason: Remarkable success in a short time with players like Dwyane Wade and LeBron James.
10. Houston Rockets
- Foundation: 1967
- Titles: 2
- Reason: Dominance in the 90s with Hakeem Olajuwon.
11. Milwaukee Bucks
- Foundation: 1968
- Titles: 2
- Reason: Hits with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the 70s and Giannis Antetokounmpo recently.
12. Portland Trail Blazers
- Foundation: 1970
- Titles: 1
- Reason: Important legacy with Bill Walton, Clyde Drexler and Damian Lillard.
13. Dallas Mavericks
- Foundation: 1980
- Titles: 1
- Reason: The 2011 title with Dirk Nowitzki is legendary.
14. Cleveland Cavaliers
- Foundation: 1970
- Titles: 1
- Reason: LeBron James gave them their first championship in 2016.
15. Phoenix Suns
- Foundation: 1968
- Titles: 0
- Reason: Despite not having titles, they have been competitive with stars such as Steve Nash and Charles Barkley.
16. Indiana Pacers
- Foundation: 1967 (ABA, NBA since 1976)
- ABA Titles: 3
- Reason: History in the ABA, great teams in the 90s with Reggie Miller.
17. Utah Jazz
- Foundation: 1974 (New Orleans Jazz)
- Titles: 0
- Reason: It was a golden era with Stockton and Malone, although without championships.
18. Denver Nuggets
- Foundation: 1967 (ABA, NBA since 1976)
- Titles: 1 (2023)
- Reason: Recent champions with Nikola Jokić.
19. Oklahoma City Thunder
- Foundation: 1967 (Seattle SuperSonics, changed in 2008)
- Titles: 1 (as SuperSonics)
- Reason: Success like SuperSonics, finalists like Thunder in 2012.
20. Atlanta Hawks
- Foundation: 1946 (St. Louis Hawks)
- Titles: 1
- Reason: Ancient history, a title in 1958.
21. Orlando Magic
- Foundation: 1989
- Titles: 0
- Reason: Finals with Shaq and Dwight Howard.
22. Toronto Raptors
- Foundation: 1995
- Titles: 1 (2019)
- Reason: Recent success with Kawhi Leonard.
23. Sacramento Kings
- Foundation: 1923 (Rochester Royals)
- Titles: 1
- Reason: Very old team, title in 1951.
24. Washington Wizards
- Foundation: 1961 (Chicago Packers)
- Titles: 1
- Reason: Title in 1978 as Washington Bullets.
25. Charlotte Hornets
- Foundation: 1988 (Reformed in 2004 as Bobcats)
- Titles: 0
- Reason: Without great historical successes.
26. Memphis Grizzlies
- Foundation: 1995 (Vancouver Grizzlies)
- Titles: 0
- Reason: Short story, but competitive in the last decade.
27. Minnesota Timberwolves
- Foundation: 1989
- Titles: 0
- Reason: Without much success, despite having Kevin Garnett.
28. New Orleans Pelicans
- Foundation: 2002 (formerly Hornets, renamed in 2013)
- Titles: 0
- Reason: Young franchise with potential.
29. Brooklyn Nets
- Foundation: 1967 (ABA as New Jersey Americans)
- ABA Titles: 2
- Reason: Without NBA titles, although with recent stars.
30. Los Angeles Clippers
- Foundation: 1970 (Buffalo Braves)
- Titles: 0
- Reason: Little historical relevance, known for failures in the playoffs.
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