NBA 1950s
Minneapolis Lakers, now known as the Los Angeles Lakers were the team to beat; won five of the very first NBA championships in the early 50s.
Boston Celtics hindered the Minneapolis Lakers’ winning streak; took home the following championships in the late 50’s.
and the rivalry continues to live on…
NBA 1960s
“The Decade of Dominance”
To some, this player is known as “the game’s greatest champion.” Russell takes home one last title in 1968-1969 before hanging up his jersey.
Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors, 1962
The unforgettable game and the unbeatable record, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points against the New York Knicks, and pulled through an iconic win, 169-147.
Bill Russell, Boston Celtics
NBA 1970s
Suns vs. Celtics Longest game ever witnessed; triple overtime in game five of the 1976 NBA finals held in Boston. This game could possibly be known as simply the “greatest game ever.”
Jerry West, NBA Logo
Hall of Famer, Jerry West and the Lakers pulled through an unforgettable win against the Hawks in 1972 and led the Lakers to set a record for 33 consecutive wins.
NBA 1980s
The Era of Showtime Lakers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar secured the all time leading scorer position in the NBA with his iconic skyhook against the Utah Jazz, 1984.
“The Shot”
Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls, 1989 “The Bird and Magic Show” At the time the league surely consisted of many great players, but two stand outs were Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. These two stars showed the world really how great basketball could be.
Jordan took home game 5 of the first round of playoffs against tough team, Cleveland Cavaliers. “The Shot” is known to be the initiator of Jordan’s clutch shots in the coming years.
NBA 1990s
Prime Years of Michael Jordan
1995-96 Chicago Bulls
Jordan stuns the crowd with an unbelievable scoop lay-up; ying over his opponent. Might just be his most impressive move in his arsenal. In 1995-96, Bulls established a record breaking win count with 72 in the regular season, with just 10 losses. Bulls vs. Lakers, 1991
NBA 2000s
LeBron James In 2003, LeBron James was selected the number 1 pick in the first round of the NBA draft. This was the starting point for his career, little did they know he’d be one of the greats.
Kobe Bryant
Western conference finals, game 7 Shaq & Kobe
The crowd was astonished after this duo executed one of the greatest alley oop dunks of all time.
January 22, 2006, Kobe Bryant, one of the greatest players of all time, scores 81 points against Toronto Raptors. Known to be one of the most impressive game in NBA history.
NBA 2010s
LeBron James takes home his very ďŹ rst NBA championship in 2012 against the Thunder. Initiating the road for many more victories to come his way.
In 2016 Kevin Durant enters the free agency world and becomes the newest member of the Golden State Warriors.
Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, & Draymond Green became the team everyone was tired of losing to. Golden State took home many championship victories to add to their collections.
NBA 2020
Though the 2020 NBA season is unable to proceed, Giannis Antetokounmpo still secured the Bucks at the number one seed in the eastern conference. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron James remains the King and came close to possibly pulling through an NBA title with the Lakers, but due to the COVID-19 crisis, it was put to a pause.
NBA rookies, Ja Morant & Zion Williamson did not fail to show the fans the true rising stars they are.