Champions League of teams: Thunder 45 years, no championship in 74 years, will the Knicks break the 51-year curse?

This season's NBA playoffs have reached the divisional semi-finals, the Thunder 1-1 Nuggets, the Warriors 1-1 Timberwolves, the Pacers 2-0 Cavaliers, and the Knicks 2-0 Celtics. It is worth mentioning that the emerging trend of new players in the playoffs this year is quite obvious. The Thunder, Timberwolves, Pacers, Knicks and other teams have not won the championship trophy for many years, and they are all expected to end their many years of championship drought.

In NBA history, how long does the championship drought for each team? Today, Lao Zhen will take you to take a look.

Nuggets: Since its establishment in 1 year, the Nuggets have won the NBA championship once, which was in 2023, defeating the Heat 4-1 to win the cup.

Warriors: In two years, the Warriors are considered a successful team in the NBA, and have won 7 NBA championships since its establishment. The last time the team won the championship was in 2022.

Bucks: In 4 years, the Bucks have won the NBA championship twice, the first time in 1971, and the most recent time in 2021.

Lakers: 5 years

Purple and Gold Army is the second most winning team in NBA history, winning the cup 17 times, the most recent one was in 2020.

Raptors: The Raptors were founded in 1995 and have won the NBA championship since then. In 2019, they defeated the Warriors and won the championship.

Cavaliers: In the 8th year of the 2016 finals, the Cavaliers turned against the wind while falling behind 1-3, winning the only championship trophy since its founding.

Spurs: Since its founding in 2011, the Spurs have won the championship five times, the most recent one was in 2014.

Heat: The Heat has won three championships since its founding in 2012, all in this century. The first time was in 2006, the second time was in 2012, and the most recent time was in 2013.

Mavericks: In 2014, the Mavericks were also one of the championship teams in the league. In 2011, they defeated the Heat and won the only championship in team history.

Pistons: 21 years

Pistons are currently in hand with three championships, and the last time they won the championship was in 2004.

Pelicans: The 23-year history of the Pelicans began in 2002, and they have not won the championship yet.

Bulls: The Bulls have a brilliant history in 27 years, winning the championship in 6 times and winning three consecutive championships. However, their last championship was already in 1998.

Rockets and Grizzlies: The last time the Rockets won the championship in 30 years was in 1995, while the Grizzlies joined the NBA in 1995 and have not won the championship yet.

Timberwolves: 35 years, the Timberwolves participated in the NBA in 1989 and have not yet won the championship trophy.

Magic: 36 years

Magic participated in the NBA in 1989 and has not won the championship yet.

Hornets: In 1987, they participated in the NBA and have not won the championship yet.

76ers: In 42,

76ers are one of the three-time champion teams in the NBA, but the last time the team won the championship was in 1983.

Thunder: During the 45th period, the team won the championship once, which was in 1979. Wizards: In 1978, the predecessor of the Wizards, Washington Bullet, won the championship.

Trail Blazers: In 48, the Trail Blazers won the championship in 1977.

Pacers: 48 years, the Pacers joined the NBA in 1976 and have not won the championship yet.

Nets: The Nets joined the NBA in 1976 and are also one of the teams that have not won the championship so far.

Jazz, Knicks: The 51 Jazz formed an army in 1974 and has not won the championship yet. The Knicks won the championship twice in history, the last time was in 1973.

Clippers: The Clippers joined the NBA in 1970 and have not won the championship yet. The best result is to reach the division finals.

Suns: In 1957, the Suns joined the NBA in 1968. Although they became a league powerhouse many times, they have never been crowned.

Hawks:

Hawks joined the NBA in 1949 and won the championship in 1958.

Kings: In 1974, the Kings established a team in 1948 and joined the NBA. They won a championship in 1951.

Note: Some of the league teams have missed the championship this season, and some are still competing for the championship. Therefore, there will be a different championship drought for teams without championships that joined the NBA in the same year.