A Walk Through the Annals of NBA History

The Big Lead found this 9/5/2007 on theblowtorch.blogspot.com [flag]

A few weeks back I got the idea to look at NBA teams in a historical context. Being a science major and professional researcher guy, I figured I was as qualified as anyone. Basing my study around 4 variables (NBA championships, all-time winning percentage, Hall of Famers, and years in the NBA) I figured I’d be able to cobble together some results that would support a few theories that I’ve ... [link]

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New York Knicks

Chicago Bulls

Detroit Pistons

Boston Celtics

Atlanta Hawks

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TheHype

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Seriously, if it weren't for sweet sweet archived footage of the Hawks, I'd just think they are an expansion team

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The Roundup: Tebow Cheap Shots, Surrender in Michigan, and US Open Outtakes
Published 9/5/2007 by TheBigLead at The Big Lead
... In the annals of NBA history, the Hawks and Warriors are vastly underrated. (The Blowtorch) ...

Daily Dimes - 9/5
Published 9/5/2007 by Sebastian Pruiti at Half Court Heave
... I go to college too, but it seems The Blowtorch is smarter than me. [The BlowTorch] ...

Wednesday Bullets
Published 9/5/2007 at ESPN.com - True Hoop - Blog
... The Blowtorch with an interesting statistical take on the top franchises in NBA history. I hope I'm not giving too much away, but the Grizzlies are not in the top five. Top ten? Read and see. ...

Quick Hits
Published 9/6/2007 at Queen City Hoops
... , by some analysis anyway. Main point: Being good in college is a good sign for the NBA. Kind of a "duh" statement when phrased that way...but Kwame Brown was picked ahead of Shane Battier. Think MJ wants a mulligan on that one? And that's all I can find for useful links about the Bobcats...so I'll toss an interesting one from the BlowTorch at you: Who are the most important NBA franchises? A semi-qualitative breakdown of the best franchises of the NBA. Sorry to spoil it, but the Bobcats are not in the top 10. Still worth a read, as it makes for a great basketball discussion starter. ...

We’re No. 3! We’re No. 3!
Published 9/6/2007 by Matt Watson at Detroit Bad Boys
... Statistical proof that Detroit is the third most successful franchise in NBA history. (Thanks for the tip, Andrew) ...

Around The Way
Published 9/10/2007 by Natalie at Need4Sheed.com
... The Blow Torch has compiled evidence that The Pistons are the #3 NBA franchise, and they also think Rip Hamilton would make a good ...

PN hook’d up
Published 9/10/2007 by pistonsnation at PistonsNationBlog.com
... Blowtorch blog has devised a formula that puts the Pistons as the 3rd best NBA franchise ever. Pretty cool. ...

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