The NBA From Top to Bottom

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The NBA From Top to Bottom uses a "more accurate than life" computer formula to rank all 1,153 teams in NBA history. The book includes special sections on the top 10 teams in league history and the worst 10 teams in league history. The book also names the best, worst and most notable team for every NBA franchise. Click here to buy your copy!

The top 10 teams in NBA history

1. 1970-1971 Milwaukee Bucks

2. 1995-1996 Chicago Bulls

3. 1971-1972 Los Angeles Lakers

4. 1985-1986 Boston Celtics

5. 1986-1987 Los Angeles Lakers

6. 1966-1967 Philadelphia 76ers

7. 1969-1970 New York Knicks

8. 1999-2000 Los Angeles Lakers

9. 2006-2007 San Antonio Spurs

10. 1961-1962 Boston Celtics

The worst 10 teams in NBA history

1. 1992-1993 Dallas Mavericks

2. 1970-1971 Cleveland Cavaliers

3. 1997-1998 Denver Nuggets

4. 1972-1973 Philadelphia 76ers

5. 1982-1983 Houston Rockets

6. 1988-1989 Miami Heat

7. 1986-1987 Los Angeles Clippers

8. 1949-1950 Denver Nuggets

9. 1999-2000 Los Angeles Clippers

10. 1990-1991 Denver Nuggets 

2007-08 update

The NBA From Top to Bottom's all-time rankings of the 2007-08 NBA teams

All-time ranking    Team

(of 1,183)

7. Boston Celtics

44. Los Angeles Lakers

61. Utah Jazz

63. Detroit Pistons

124. New Orleans Hornets

142. Phoenix Suns

143. San Antonio Spurs

158. Orlando Magic

162. Houston Rockets

170. Dallas Mavericks

232. Denver Nuggets

339. Toronto Raptors

365. Golden State Warriors

580. Philadelphia 76ers

657. Cleveland Cavaliers

662. Washington Wizards

671. Portland Trail Blazers

799. Indiana Pacers

815. Sacramento Kings

834. Atlanta Hawks

912. Chicago Bulls

1000. Charlotte Bobcats

1031. New Jersey Nets

1069. Memphis Grizzlies

1092. Minnesota Timberwolves

1095. New York Knickerbockers

1104. Los Angeles Clippers

1109. Milwaukee Bucks

1141. Seattle Supersonics

1151. Miami Heat