Q: Interpretation of all NBA teams.

Eastern Conference

Boston Celtics

The Celtics were one of the 11 teams when the BAA, the predecessor of the NBA, was founded. History is a history of championships. In the 13 years from 1957 to 1969, the Celtics won the championship 11 times, during which they completed eight consecutive championships that shocked the past and the present. In the 1970s, the Celtics were slightly tired, but they still won two championships in 1974 and 1976. In the 1980s, the Celtics reached the top three times under the leadership of Bird. After Bird and other meritorious players retired one after another, the Celtics declined. Although they reached the Eastern Conference Finals in the 2001-02 season, they fell into silence again. In the 2006-07 season, the Celtics suffered the most humiliating 18-game losing streak in franchise history, finishing last in the league with 24 wins and 58 losses. After learning from the painful experience, the Celtics made drastic changes to their lineup in the summer of 2007, introducing two All-Star players, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett. The brilliance of the "Big Three" made Kyle almost overnight. The Specials went from last place to a strong contender for the championship.

New Jersey Nets

The Nets were established in 1967 and joined the ABA League. In 1976, the NBA and ABA merged, and the Nets officially joined the NBA. In 1977, the Nets moved their home court from Long Island, New York. East Rutherford, New Jersey, and renamed the New Jersey Nets. Since moving to the NBA in 1976, the Nets have done nothing for 25 years. Their best record in the playoffs was to reach the Eastern Conference semifinals. In 2001, the Nets acquired Jason Kidd in a trade with the Phoenix Suns. In Kidd's first season, the Nets were completely transformed. They set the best record in team history at 52 wins and 30 losses in the regular season, and went all the way to the playoffs. Finals, but was swept by the Los Angeles Lakers. In the 2002-03 season, the Nets once again made it to the Finals, losing 6 games against the San Antonio Spurs and missing the championship for the second consecutive year. After a brief period of glory, the Nets' record declined due to the transfer of head coach Kenyon Martin and Kidd's knee injury. Although with the joining of Vince Carter and the maturity of Richard Jefferson, the Nets' performance declined. The Nets are still a regular in the Eastern Conference playoffs, but after 2003, the Nets have never made it past the second round of the playoffs.

New York Knicks

The Knicks were one of the 11 veteran teams when the BAA, the predecessor of the NBA, was founded. In 1951, 1952 and 1953, the Knicks reached the Finals three times. , but all failed. In 1970, the Knicks, led by the famous coach Holzman and the legendary center Reid, once again reached the Finals, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in 7 games and successfully won the championship. In 1973, the Knicks once again defeated the Lakers 4-1 in the Finals and reached the top of the league. As Reed and other members of the championship team retired from the stage of history, the Knicks also gradually faded out of the ranks of championship contenders. It was not until the 1993-94 season that the Knicks returned to the Finals under the leadership of Ewing, but lost 3-4. The Houston Rockets just missed the championship. In the 1998-99 season, the Knicks miraculously reached the Finals as the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference, but were easily defeated by the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 and failed to regain their former glory. After 1999, the Knicks gradually declined. High wages and unreasonable lineup composition caused this former giant to lose its style. Starting in 2005, it missed the playoffs for three consecutive years.

Philadelphia 76ers

The predecessor of the Philadelphia 76ers is the Syracuse Nation. The Nation was founded in 1939, joined the NBL in 1946, joined the NBA in 1949, and moved to Philadelphia, renamed Philadelphia 76ers. In the 1950s, Dolph Schayes, one of the top 50 NBA superstars, led the Nation to the Finals three times, and defeated the Fort Wayne Pistons 4-3 in the 1955 Finals to win the championship. In 1967, Chamberlain led the 76ers to end the Boston Celtics' eight consecutive championships and defeated the San Francisco Warriors 4-2 in the Finals to reach the top. In 1983, Malone and Irving worked together to lead the 76ers to a 4-0 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the Finals.

In the early 1990s, the 76ers fell into a trough. In the 1996 draft, the 76ers selected Allen Iverson from Georgetown University with the No. 1 pick. "Answer" led the 76ers again with his courage and miraculous skills. Climb to the top. In the 2000-01 season, Iverson almost single-handedly led the 76ers to the Finals, but unfortunately lost to the Lakers 1-4 in the Finals. Shortly after the start of the 2006-07 season, the 76ers transferred Iverson to the Denver Nuggets, and the 76ers entered a new rebuilding period.

Toronto Raptors

The Raptors joined the NBA in 1995 and are currently the only NBA team outside the United States. In the first four seasons after joining the NBA, the Raptors missed the playoffs. It was not until the 1999-00 season that the Raptors achieved a breakthrough in the playoffs under the leadership of Vince Carter, the best rookie in the 1998-99 season. . In the 2000-01 season, Carter led the Raptors to the Eastern Conference semifinals, losing 3-4 to the Philadelphia 76ers. This was the best playoff record in the history of the Raptors. In the middle of the 2004-05 season, the Raptors sent Carter to the New Jersey Nets. The Raptors began to rebuild with 2003 rookie Chris Bosh as the core, and returned to the playoffs in the 2006-07 season.

Chicago Bulls

The Bulls joined the NBA in 1966. After going through an initial difficult adaptation period, they reached the Eastern Conference Finals twice in 1974 and 1975. In 1984, the Bulls selected Jordan from the University of North Carolina with the third overall pick in the first round of the draft. Later, they acquired Pippen through a trade in the 1987 draft. In 1990, Phil Jackson was appointed as the head coach of the Bulls. Coach, the Bulls have officially begun to move towards the top. In 1991, the Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 in the Finals and won the championship for the first time in team history. Subsequently, the Bulls won five championships in 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 and 1998 respectively, creating a prominent Bulls dynasty. In 1998, Jordan retired, Pippen transferred, and the Bulls began to decline, missing the playoffs for 6 consecutive seasons. However, as a group of newcomers such as Ben Gordon and Luol Deng continue to mature, the Bulls have gradually returned to the ranks of the Eastern Conference's powerhouses.

Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cavaliers joined the NBA in 1970. Although this team has many well-known stars in its history, it has never been able to achieve a breakthrough in record. Before the 2006-07 season, the Cavaliers never Never entered the finals, only entered the Eastern Conference finals twice, but failed both times. The 2003 draft was a turning point in the history of the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers selected LeBron James, who was still a high school student at the time, with the first pick in the first round. Under the leadership of James, the Cavaliers gradually became stronger. In the 2006-07 season, James led the Cavaliers through the playoffs and reached the finals for the first time in team history. Unfortunately, they were swept 0-4 by the San Antonio Spurs in the finals.

Detroit Pistons

The Pistons were founded in 1941, with their home court in Fort Wayne. In 1948, the Pistons joined the NBA. In 1955 and 1956, the Pistons reached the Finals for two consecutive years, but lost to the Syracuse Nationals and Philadelphia Warriors and missed the championship. In 1957, the Pistons moved to Detroit and the team was renamed the Detroit Pistons. In 1981, the Pistons selected Thomas from Indiana University with the second overall pick in the first round of the draft. Under Thomas' leadership, the Pistons began to rise in the mid-1980s. In 1988, the Pistons reached the Finals, but lost to the Los Angeles Lakers. In 1989, the Pistons made a comeback and swept the Lakers 4-0 in the Finals to win the championship. In 1990, the Pistons defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 4-1 in the Finals and successfully defended their title. With the retirement of Thomas and others, the Pistons' record declined. It was not until the 2004-05 season that, under the command of famous coach Larry Brown, the Pistons once again entered the NBA with Ben Wallace and Chauncey Billups as the core. In the finals, they defeated the "four-star" Lakers with a total score of 4-1 and returned to the top of the league.

Indiana Pacers

The Pacers were established in 1967 and became one of the founding teams of the ABA League. In 1976, the NBA merged with the ABA and the Pacers moved to the NBA.

In the 10 seasons after entering the NBA, the Pacers performed poorly and only entered the playoffs in two seasons. In the 1987 draft, the Pacers selected Miller from UCLA with the eleventh pick in the first round. Under the leadership of this marksman who was not outstanding in athletic ability but had superb shooting skills and strong psychological quality, the Pacers It gradually grew into a powerhouse in the Eastern Conference and reached the Finals in the 1999-00 season, but lost to the Los Angeles Lakers who had the "OK" combination. At the end of the 2004-05 season, Miller announced his retirement. After that, the Pacers gradually withdrew from the ranks of the Eastern Conference's top players due to internal and external problems.

Milwaukee Bucks

The Bucks joined the NBA in 1968. In the first season, the Bucks ranked second from the bottom in the league with 27 wins and 55 losses. They and the Phoenix Suns, who had the worst record, were decided by a coin toss. The Bucks won the No. 1 pick in 1969 and were extremely lucky to get UCLA's main center Lew Alcindor (later renamed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) who was sweeping the college basketball world at that time. In 1970, the Bucks acquired "Big O" Robertson through a trade. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Robertson worked together internally and externally. The Bucks won 66 games in the 1970-71 regular season and advanced all the way to the Finals in the playoffs. In the finals, the Bucks swept the Baltimore Bullets 4-0 and successfully reached the top. In 1976, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar switched to the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Bucks began to decline. In the 1990s, the Bucks missed the playoffs for seven consecutive seasons. The strong firepower of "Musketeers" made it into the Eastern Conference Finals, but it was just a flash in the pan. With the transfer of Allen and others, the Bucks once again fell into mediocrity. In the 2007 draft, the Bucks selected Yi Jianlian from China with the sixth pick in the first round. We will wait and see whether Yi Jianlian can revive the Bucks' glory that year.

Atlanta Hawks

The Hawks switched from the NBL to the NBA in 1949. At that time, they were called the Tri-City Blackhawks. In 1951, the Blackhawks moved to Milwaukee and were renamed the Eagles. In 1955, the Eagles moved again, this time to St. Louis. The Eagles selected Pettit with the second overall pick in the 1954 draft. In 1958, Pettit led the Hawks to the Finals, defeating the Boston Celtics 4-2 and winning the championship for the first time in team history. In 1968, the Hawks moved again, this time to Atlanta, where the team is now located. In 1982, the Eagles recruited Wilkins, who was called "the essence of human movies" by fans. In the 1986-87 season, under the leadership of Wilkins, the Eagles achieved the best regular season in team history with 57 wins and 25 losses. Achievements. Entering the 1990s, the Hawks once again ushered in a renaissance under the coaching of famous coach Lenny Wilkens, becoming one of the important forces that cannot be underestimated in the East. However, after entering this century, the Eagles' record plummeted, and they have been in consecutive Failed to make the playoffs in 8 seasons.

Charlotte Bobcats

The Bobcats joined the NBA in 2004. As a new team, the Bobcats have steadily improved their record despite failing to enter the playoffs in the past three seasons. , as young players such as Emeka Okafor and Raymond Felton continue to mature, the Bobcats have a bright future.

Miami Heat

The Heat joined the NBA in 1988. In the first seven seasons, although the Heat had super scorers like Glenn Rice, their regular season record never exceeded 50 wins, making the playoffs in only two seasons during that period. In 1995, Pat Riley became the president and head coach of the Heat. He successively recruited two All-Star players, Alonzo Mourning and Tim Hardaway, and built a tenacious team with them as the core. The Iron-Blooded Master. In the 1996-97 season, the Heat achieved the best record in team history of 61 wins and 21 losses in the regular season. Entering the playoffs, the Heat fought all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals before losing to the Chicago Bulls.

As Mourning was diagnosed with severe kidney disease in 2000, the Heat began a new round of reconstruction. In the 2003 draft, they selected Dwyane Wade from Marquette University with the fifth overall pick in the first round. In 2004, the Heat acquired Shaquille O'Neal in a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers. In the 2005-06 season, O'Neal and Wade teamed up to lead the Heat to the Finals for the first time, overturning the Dallas Mavericks from a 0-2 deficit to win their first championship. As O'Neal gets older, the Heat's combat effectiveness has declined significantly, and the next rebuild is not far away.

Orlando Magic

The Magic joined the NBA in 1989. In 1992, they selected Shaquille O'Neal from Louisiana State University with the No. 1 pick. In 1993, they selected Shaquille O'Neal from Louisiana State University with the No. 1 pick. Chris Webber traded with the Golden State Warriors for Anfernee Hardaway. O'Neal and Hardaway set off a wave of craze in the mid-1990s. The two teamed up to lead the Magic in the 1994-95 season. Entered the finals, but was swept 4-0 by the Houston Rockets due to lack of experience. In 1996, O'Neal switched to the Los Angeles Lakers, and the glory of the Magic came to an abrupt end. In 2000, the Magic recruited Grant Hill and Tracy McGrady with high salaries. However, Hill suffered from injuries one after another and was unable to play his role. McGrady struggled to support himself, but the Magic still could not break through the playoffs. Second round. In 2004, McGrady left for Houston, and the Magic selected high school student Dwight Howard with the first pick in the first round of the draft. As Howard continued to make progress, the Magic gradually came out of the trough. In the 2006-07 season, they were three years away. Then returned to the playoffs. In the summer of 2007, the Magic recruited Rashard Lewis with a 100 million contract, and the Magic ushered in a new era.

Washington Wizards

The Wizards joined the NBA in 1961. At that time, the Wizards set their home court in Chicago. The team name was the Chicago Packers, and later changed its name to the Chicago Zephyrs. In 1963, the Wizards moved to Baltimore and changed their name to the Baltimore Bullets. In 1973, the Wizards moved to Washington and changed their name to the Washington Bullets. In 1997, the Wizards officially changed their name to the Washington Wizards. From 1966 to 1980, the Bullets made it to the playoffs 15 times in a row, reaching the Finals four times in 1971, 1975, 1978 and 1979 and winning the championship in the 1977-78 season. From the 1988-89 season to the 1995-96 season, the Wizards missed the playoffs for eight consecutive seasons. It was not easy to catch up with the last train of the Eastern Conference playoffs in the 1996-97 season, but then slumped again and was locked out of the playoffs for 7 consecutive seasons. It wasn't until the 2004-05 season that the Wizards returned to the playoffs under the leadership of Gilbert Arenas and made it all the way to the Eastern Conference semifinals. In the 2005-06 and 2006-7 seasons, the Wizards made consecutive playoff appearances, but failed to pass the first round.

Western Conference

Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks, located in Dallas, Texas, only joined the NBA in the 1980-1981 season. This team has grown rapidly. 1980-1981 was the Mavericks' first season. The Mavericks finished with a poor record of 15 wins and 67 losses, but by the 1983-1984 season, the Mavericks achieved a record of 43 wins and 39 losses and reached the playoffs for the first time. Since then, the Mavericks have been ups and downs. They entered the playoffs again in 1990, but since then the team has failed to enter the playoffs for 10 consecutive years. In the 2000-2001 season, the Mavericks, who had failed to enter the playoffs for 11 consecutive seasons, finally washed away their glory and entered the playoffs again. That season, Michael Finley and Dirk Nowitzki became the stars, leading the team to a record of 53 wins and 29 losses. They met the Jazz in the first round of the playoffs. Although they started with two consecutive losses, the Mavericks continued to lose 30% and entered the second round. Starting from the 2001-02 season, the Mavericks truly became a powerhouse in the Western Conference. Owner Mark Cuban spared no expense to recruit stars, with Nowitzki as the core. In the 2005-06 season, they defeated their old rivals the Spurs 4-3 in a thrilling 4-3 victory and reached the Finals. Unfortunately, they were eventually reversed by the Heat 2-4. Won second place.

Houston Rockets

The Rockets, located in Houston, Texas, joined the NBA in 1967. Their original name was the San Diego Rockets. They moved to Houston in 1971. The current head coach is Jay Jeff Van Gundy, his four assistants are Clifford, Grier, Ewing and Thibodeau. The Rockets won two championships in 1994 and 1995 under the leadership of super center Olajuwon and head coach Tomjanovich. However, with the departure of Drexler and Olajuwon, the team fell. When he reaches the bottom, even the genius Francis can't help. It wasn't until the No. 1 pick Yao Ming joined in the summer of 2002 that the Rockets had the capital to rise again and return to the playoffs in the 2003-04 season. After trading for McGrady in 2004, the Rockets had already entered the top teams in the Western Conference. After ten years, Houstonians once again saw the hope of a championship.

Memphis Grizzlies

The Grizzlies were born in 1995. At that time, the team appeared in Vancouver as part of the NBA's overseas expansion plan, becoming the youngest member of the NBA. . Like most teams that have just joined the NBA, the Grizzlies have never been able to escape the fate of being bullied by others. In the first four seasons after joining the NBA, the team never won more than 20 games in the regular season, and even set an NBA record of losing 23 consecutive games. In 2001, the Grizzlies moved back to Memphis, USA, and changed their name to the Memphis Grizzlies. Since then, "Rookie of the Year" Pau Gasol has gradually emerged, and the Grizzlies have begun to climb out of their slump. In 2002, basketball legend Jerry West came to serve as the team's new president of basketball operations, and the Grizzlies began their journey to the playoffs.

New Orleans Hornets

After joining the NBA in 1988, the Hornets, originally located in Charlotte, performed dull in the first few seasons and were the weakest team in the league. But in 1991 and 1992, the Hornets acquired Larry Johnson and Alonzo Mourning in the draft. These two outstanding inside players helped the Hornets enter the playoffs in their fifth season in the NBA. In the 1996-1997 season, the Hornets created the best record in team history of 54 wins and 28 losses. Entering the 21st century, the Hornets continued to compete. In 2001, they were only one step away from the Eastern Conference finals. In the 2001-02 season, Baron Davis led his team to defeat the Orlando Magic 3-1 in the first round of the playoffs. He recorded consecutive triple-doubles in his third and fourth games, becoming the fifth player in NBA history to record a season-long triple-double. Players who have consecutive triple-doubles in the playoffs. In the summer of 2004, the Hornets moved to New Orleans. After encountering stronger competition, the Hornets' performance declined. However, after acquiring the magical point guard Chris Paul in 2005, the Hornets are expected to turn around.

San Antonio Spurs

The Spurs, located in San Antonio, Texas, joined the NBA in 1976. Historically, under the leadership of "Ice Man" George Gervin, the Spurs have Its outstanding offensive power gradually became a strong team in the NBA, and it reached the Western Conference Finals twice in 1982 and 1983, but lost both times to the Los Angeles Lakers led by "Magic" Johnson. This team rose again in the 1990s. Due to the joining of the two No. 1 picks David Robinson and Tim Duncan, the team's strength improved by leaps and bounds. The "twin tower tactics" brought the team the 1999 NBA championship. Entering the 21st century, with the addition of famous players such as Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, the Spurs have gradually become the strongest team in the league. In 2007, the Spurs swept the Cavaliers in the Finals and won their fourth championship trophy in nine years, officially marking the birth of the "Spurs Dynasty". Century, with the joining of famous players such as Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, the Spurs gradually became the strongest team in the league. In 2007, the Spurs swept the Cavaliers in the Finals and won their fourth championship trophy in nine years, officially marking the birth of the "Spurs Dynasty".

Denver Nuggets

The Nuggets were originally an ABA team and merged into the NBA in 1976. The Nuggets won first place in the Midwest Division in their first year in the NBA, and their attendance ranked first in the NBA. Since then, the arrival of English has turned the Nuggets into an offensive team.

In the 1980-1981 season, the Nuggets averaged 122.3 points per game. Since that season, the Nuggets have averaged more than 120 points for five consecutive seasons. Especially in the 1981-1982 season, the Nuggets averaged 126.5 points per game, which is still an NBA record. Starting in the 1990s, the Nuggets began to decline. From 1990 to 2002, they only entered the playoffs twice, and from 1995 to 2002, the Nuggets failed to enter the playoffs for seven consecutive years. In 2003, the Nuggets acquired rookie Anthony and embarked on the road to revival. Later, the Nuggets acquired Allen Iverson, taking their strength to a higher level.

Minnesota Timberwolves

The Timberwolves located in Minneapolis, Minnesota are a new team in the NBA. After many seasons at the bottom of the league, a turning point came in 1995. This year, the Timberwolves drafted high school player Kevin Garnett, who was so talented that he led the team to historic success in the 1996-1997 season. breakthrough and successfully entered the playoffs. During his time with the Timberwolves, Garnett was a regular on the All-Star Team, the All-NBA Team, and the All-Defensive Team of the Year. He even averaged over 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists per game for 6 consecutive seasons. In the summer of 2007, the Timberwolves sent Garnett to the Celtics, which marked the official beginning of the "post-Wolf King era."

Portland Trail Blazers

The Trail Blazers, located in Portland, Oregon, joined the NBA in 1970. In 1977, the Trail Blazers achieved a record of 49 wins and 33 losses. Under the leadership of Bill Walton, they entered the playoffs for the first time and defeated the 76ers to win the only championship trophy in the team's history. Since then, the Trail Blazers have maintained their status as a strong team in the Western Conference. In the 1989-1990 season, the Trail Blazers once again entered the Finals, but unfortunately they lost to the "Bad Boys" Pistons. In the 1991-1992 season, the Trail Blazers reached the Finals again and became victims of the Bulls' iron heel. From 1990 to 2002, the Trail Blazers made the playoffs every year. Especially in the 2000 Western Conference Finals, the Trail Blazers fought the Lakers in 7 games, which became a classic. In the summer of 2007, the Trail Blazers acquired No. 1 pick Greg Oden and were expected to rise again. Schedule and results

Oklahoma Thunder

On the morning of September 3, 2008, the original SuperSonics of Oklahoma held a press conference and announced their New team name - Thunder. The newest NBA team was finally born, which also represented the end of the SuperSonics. At the same time, the colors of the Oklahoma City Thunder have also been determined. According to owner Bennett, the colors of the Thunder will be composed of blue, red and orange. Blue will be the main color, echoing the colors of the Oklahoma state flag, while red and orange will be the shining afterglow. Formerly known as the Seattle SuperSonics, it entered the NBA in 1967 and grew rapidly. From 1977 to 1980, the SuperSonics began to enter its heyday. In the 1977-1978 season, the SuperSonics lost 3-4 to the Washington Bullets in the NBA Finals. But the following season, the Sonics made a comeback and defeated the Bullets to win the 1979 championship. The Sonics experienced great ups and downs in the 1980s, but the team regained its foothold as a strong team in the 1990s. In the 1995-1996 season, the Sonics reached the Finals for the first time since 1979, but lost to Michael Jordan's Bulls. In the summer of 2007, the SuperSonics began to rebuild. They successively sent away the team's stars Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis, and selected the second overall pick Kevin Durant.

Utah Jazz

Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, the Jazz was founded in New Orleans in 1974 and moved to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1979. The Jazz are a traditional strong team. From 1983 to 2002, this team had a regular season winning rate of more than 50% every year and entered the playoffs for 19 consecutive years. The Jazz even reached the Finals twice in 1997 and 1998, but lost both times to the Bulls led by Jordan. In the 2006-07 season, the Jazz rose again.

Carlos Boozer and Deron Williams formed a powerful combination. They defeated the Rockets and Warriors in the playoffs and reached the Western Conference Finals. Unfortunately, they lost to the Spurs, who eventually won the championship.

Golden State Warriors

The Warriors were originally in Philadelphia and moved to Golden State in 1962. They were one of the first 11 teams to join the NBA and have a long history. In NBA history, the Warriors have won the championship three times, and Wilt Chamberlain, the NBA record holder for the most points in a single game, scored 100 points with the Warriors. In the 1959-1960 season, the Warriors acquired Chamberlain, who averaged 37.6 points and 27.0 rebounds per game in his rookie season. Starting in the 1970s, the Warriors entered the postseason for eight consecutive years. In the 1993-1994 season, the Warriors selected Chris Webber. In the 2007 playoffs, the Warriors staged the "Black Eight Legend" and eliminated the regular season champion Mavericks.

Los Angeles Clippers

The Clippers moved many times and finally settled in Los Angeles. Starting from the 1976-1977 season, the Clippers failed to enter the playoffs for 16 consecutive seasons. The team changed ownership in 1981 and Sterling became the team owner. He moved the team to Los Angeles in 1984. It wasn't until the 1991-1992 season that they made the playoffs again. The Clippers' position in the Western Conference has never been higher and lower, and they have needed to work hard to qualify for the playoffs in recent years.

Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers moved to Los Angeles in 1960. This is a dynasty team. Since joining the NBA in 1948, the number one player on the team at that time was George Mikan. From 1951 to 1954, the Lakers won the first three consecutive championships in NBA history. In 1979, the Lakers selected "Magic" Johnson, and the Lakers' "performance moment" began to arrive. Johnson won the championship for the Lakers in his first season. In 1981, Pat Riley became the head coach of the Lakers. He won 4 championships for the Lakers in the next 9 years. In the 1999-2002 season, Phil Jackson took over the Lakers, and the Lakers achieved three consecutive championships. Due to O'Neal's departure, the Lakers' strength has declined, and the team has begun to become a fringe playoff team.

Phoenix Suns

The Suns, located in Phoenix, Arizona, entered the NBA in 1968. The Suns were very unsuccessful in the first season, only achieving 16 wins and 66 losses. Since then, the strength of the Suns has continued to rise. In the 1988-1989 season, the Suns achieved a record of 55 wins and 27 losses, and became the first team to win four awards: Best Coach, Best Sixth Man, Most Improved Player and Best Player of the Year. manage. In the 1994 and 1995 seasons, the Suns were favorites to win the championship, but were eliminated in the second round by the later champion Rockets. Since then, the Suns have continued to change. In 2003, the Suns selected high school student Amare Stoudemire. He formed a strong lineup with Steve Nash and Shawn Marion. The Suns have become strong enough to compete for the championship. Championship team.

Sacramento Kings

The Kings, who joined the NBA as early as 1948, moved around and finally came to Sacramento. For more than ten years from 1982 to 1995, the Kings had a poor record. They only entered the playoffs in 1986 and were swept out in the first round. But starting in the late 1990s, the Kings made it to the playoffs for six consecutive seasons, but unfortunately they only advanced to the Western Conference finals at most. With the transfer of the Kings' core players Chris Webber, Peja Stojakovic and others, the Kings began to linger outside the playoffs.