Here is a list of the greatest NBA teams in history, compiled from expert opinions and statistical analysis.
- 1995-1996 Chicago Bulls: Led by Michael Jordan, this team won a record 72 regular-season games and went on to win the NBA championship.
- 1985-1986 Boston Celtics: This team, featuring Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parish, won 67 regular-season games and went on to win the NBA championship.
- 2016-2017 Golden State Warriors: With Kevin Durant joining forces with Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green, this team won 67 regular-season games and went on to win the NBA championship.
- 1986-1987 Los Angeles Lakers: This team, featuring Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and James Worthy, won 65 regular-season games and went on to win the NBA championship.
- 1966-1967 Philadelphia 76ers: With Wilt Chamberlain, this team won 68 regular-season games and went on to win the NBA championship.
- 2012-2013 Miami Heat: With LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh, this team won 66 regular-season games and went on to win the NBA championship.
- 1991-1992 Chicago Bulls: This team, featuring Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, won 67 regular-season games and went on to win the NBA championship.
- 1982-1983 Philadelphia 76ers: With Julius Erving, Moses Malone, and Maurice Cheeks, this team won 65 regular-season games and went on to win the NBA championship.
- 2000-2001 Los Angeles Lakers: With Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant, this team won 56 regular-season games and went on to win the NBA championship.
- 1971-1972 Los Angeles Lakers: With Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, and Gail Goodrich, this team won a then-record 69 regular-season games and went on to win the NBA championship.
Sources:
- NBA.com – “Top 10 Teams in NBA History”
- ESPN.com – “NBA’s Greatest Teams of All Time”
- CBS Sports – “NBA’s 10 Greatest Teams of All Time”
- Bleacher Report – “Ranking the 10 Greatest NBA Teams of All Time”
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