Over the decades, the NBA’s championships have primarily been won by a small group of franchises, including the two that remain in this year’s playoffs in Boston and Golden State.
More than one-third of U.S. cities with an active NBA team, however, have experienced a drought of longer than 40 years without a championship, including two who have never won a title in more than 50 years in the association. And in fact, eight of the 10 longest droughts in NBA history are active. Researchers ranked U.S. and Canadian metropolitan areas according to the longest NBA championship droughts of all-time.
Between the Celtics’ success over multiple eras and the Warriors’ current period of dominance, many of the NBA’s other 28 franchises and their fans may feel envious when watching the Finals this month. The league’s championships have primarily been won by a small group of franchises, including Boston and Golden State, and this year’s result will only add to the count.
But with some lucky breaks and a top player or two, even historically downtrodden franchises can see their fortunes turn quickly. The aforementioned Milwaukee Bucks ended a streak of 49 years without a championship with their victory in last year’s Finals. The Cavaliers’ 2015-16 title marked not only their first title in 45 years in the NBA, but also the end of afor a Cleveland pro sports title of any kind.
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