Which NBA teams have never won a championship?
As the NBA playoffs are done, let’s shift our focus to the teams that have yet to claim a championship title or receive recognition from their community.
While every team in the NBA has made it to the playoffs at least once in their history, there are a few surprising numbers in the stats. 10 teams have never won a Championship; of these, six have never been in the final.
Some big names are involved in this list, a few who should have won were it not for external factors. The Utah Jazz, through the late eighties and early nineties, were a powerhouse team, and only the magical brilliance of Michael Jordan kept them from a ring or two.
Michael Jordan dunked on more Top 10 All-Time Blocks leaders and DPOYs than anyone else in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/2UalXsbv9B
— BossHogg (@6Hogg6) April 13, 2022
MJ now owns the Charlotte Hornets, and they have yet to make an appearance in the final, being perennial under-performers. They are building a confident young team but are still a few years away from bringing that to fruition.
Last and this year’s leading contender on the West, the Phoenix Suns have never won a Championship, despite Charles Barkley’s best efforts. Perhaps they can break that streak this season.
That one time Manute Bol drained six three-pointers in one half against the Suns was so fucking awesome even Charles Barkley had to give him five. pic.twitter.com/DliDRzGnvA
— Super 70s Sports (@Super70sSports) December 3, 2021
Teams that have never won a Championship:
- Charlotte Hornets*
- Los Angeles Clippers*
- Memphis Grizzlies*
- Minnesota Timberwolves*
- New Orleans Pelicans*
- Brooklyn Nets
- Indiana Pacers
- Phoenix Suns
- Orlando Magic
- Utah Jazz
*have never appeared in a final