Since the birth of the NBA in 1950, there have been 67 NBA Finals. Out of those 67 NBA Finals, four teams have won 43 of them. It’s an eye-opening statistic for a sport that has been established for over a half of a century. Let’s just say if you weren’t on one of those teams, your odds of winning an NBA title are pretty slim. These powerhouse franchises of the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs have destroyed the hopes and dreams of many players and teams.
The NBA goes through eras just like any other sport. The Bill Russell era dominated teams in the sixties. The Showtime Lakers versus the Celtics created a resurgence in basketball in the 80s. The Michael Jordan era owned the 90s. You can argue that today, you’re seeing the era of the Golden State Warriors versus the Cleveland Cavilers. The fans of franchises that get dominated by these two teams may have to ride out the wave and wait until LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant retire.
Many great legends have fallen to these eras, but they’re still legends and you should know about them. This list involves players who are retired, otherwise, Vince Carter would be on this list for sure. Whether it was because of certain teams, injuries, or sheer bad luck, these players still deserve our respect.
30. Tim Hardaway
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Tim Hardaway has been on some excellent teams throughout his career but never got to reach the promise land. After a very successful collegiate career with the University of Texas at El Paso, Hardaway entered the 1989 NBA Draft and was selected by the Golden State Warriors. Hardaway, Chris Mullin, and Mitch Richmond formed an exciting young bunch called Run TMC.
He would play six seasons with the Warriors before making his home with the Miami Heat. For his career, he averaged 17.7 points and 8.2 assists per game, making him one of the better point guards of his era. Although he’s not a Hall of Famer, Hardaway earned five All-NBA honors and five All-Star appearances before hanging up the jersey. It’s possible he can still get into the Hall of Fame, so we will have to wait and see.
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