1960–61 NBA season
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Eastern champions
Eastern runners-up
Western champions
Western runners-up
Table of Contents
How many NBA teams were there in 1965?
9
How many NBA teams were there in 1962?
9
Who were the original 11 NBA teams?
The original 11 teams were: Boston Celtics, Chicago Stags, Cleveland Rebels*, Detroit Falcons*, New York Knickerbockers, Philadelphia Warriors, Pittsburgh Ironmen*, Providence Steamrollers, St Louis Bombers, Toronto Huskies* and Washington Capitols.
How many NBA teams were there in the 1960s?
8
How many NBA teams did Russell play for?
Hall of Fame basketball center Bill Russell led the University of San Francisco to consecutive NCAA titles before starting his pro career with the Boston Celtics in 1956. Over the course of his 13-year NBA career, Russell steered the club to 11 titles.
Who were the first teams in the NBA?
The original 11 teams were: Boston Celtics, Chicago Stags, Cleveland Rebels*, Detroit Falcons*, New York Knickerbockers, Philadelphia Warriors, Pittsburgh Ironmen*, Providence Steamrollers, St Louis Bombers, Toronto Huskies* and Washington Capitols. * these 4 teams dropped out after one season.
How many teams were in the NBA in 1972?
17
What was the last NBA team created?
Modern expansion: 1988 to 2004 The NBA has added seven more franchises from 1988 to present, the latest in 2004. Four teams were created in 1988 and 1989: the original Charlotte Hornets (now New Orleans Pelicans), the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic, both in Florida, and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
How many teams were in the NBA in 1974?
17
What NBA teams no longer exist?
Team City Win–loss record
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Chicago Stags Chicago, Illinois 145–92
Cleveland Rebels Cleveland, Ohio 30–30
Denver Nuggets Denver, Colorado 11–51
Detroit Falcons Detroit, Michigan 20–40
What’s the newest team in the NBA?
New Orleans Pelicans
How many NBA championships did Bill Russell lose?
It is no surprise therefore that the two players at the top of the “Finals Losers” list played at the same time as Bill Russell. Russell was drafted in 1956, he went on to make 12 of 13 NBA finals. Losing just once in 1958.
How many teams were there when the NBA first started?
On August 3, 1949, six surviving teams from the National League joined the BAA. The resulting 17-team league is renamed the National Basketball Association (the NBA).
How many teams were in the NBA in 1975?
18
How many NBA teams were there in 1961?
9
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