Sacramento Kings made the playoffs in 1979–80 and again in 1980–81, despite finishing the 1980–81 regular season at 40–42. source
Sacramento Kings made the playoffs in 1979–80 and again in 1980–81, despite finishing the 1980–81 regular season at 40–42.
Sacramento Kings made a run in the 1981 NBA Playoffs, reaching the Western Conference finals. source
Sacramento Kings made a run in the 1981 NBA Playoffs, reaching the Western Conference finals.
Sacramento Kings was known for having strong fan support, and while they won over 60% of their home games, the team struggled on the road, going 1–40 on the road in a single season. source
Sacramento Kings was known for having strong fan support, and while they won over 60% of their home games, the team struggled on the road, going 1–40 on the road in a single season.
Sacramento Kings began to emerge from mediocrity with the draft selection of Jason Williams in the 1998 NBA draft. source
Sacramento Kings began to emerge from mediocrity with the draft selection of Jason Williams in the 1998 NBA draft.
In July 2001, the Sacramento Kings made a major move. Jason Williams was traded, along with Nick Anderson, to the Vancouver Grizzlies for Mike Bibby and Brent Price. source
In July 2001, the Sacramento Kings made a major move. Jason Williams was traded, along with Nick Anderson, to the Vancouver Grizzlies for Mike Bibby and Brent Price.
Cleveland Cavaliers are 2-2 in Game 7 in the playoffs. All of these games were in conference semifinals. source
Cleveland Cavaliers are 2-2 in Game 7 in the playoffs. All of these games were in conference semifinals.
Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Washington Bullets in 1976 during what is known as the Miracle of Richfield. And the Cavs defeated the Boston Celtics at home in Larry Bird's last game in 1992. source
Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Washington Bullets in 1976 during what is known as the Miracle of Richfield. And the Cavs defeated the Boston Celtics at home in Larry Bird's last game in 1992.
Cleveland Cavaliers lost twice in Game 7 - at Detroit in 2006 and at Boston in 2008. source
Cleveland Cavaliers lost twice in Game 7 - at Detroit in 2006 and at Boston in 2008.
In the NBA Finals, teams are 0-32 after falling behind 3-1. But the Cleveland Cavaliers have already joined select company in advancing to a deciding Game 7. source
In the NBA Finals, teams are 0-32 after falling behind 3-1. But the Cleveland Cavaliers have already joined select company in advancing to a deciding Game 7.
Just 23 players have scored 40 or more points in an NBA Finals game. The Cleveland Cavaliers Kyrie Irving did it once (41 points in Game 5 this year) and LeBron James has now done in five times (twice in 2015 and three times in 2016). source
Just 23 players have scored 40 or more points in an NBA Finals game. The Cleveland Cavaliers Kyrie Irving did it once (41 points in Game 5 this year) and LeBron James has now done in five times (twice in 2015 and three times in 2016).
The Cleveland Cavaliers, however, also have a number of dubious distinctions, such as former owner Ted Stepien's tenure source
The Cleveland Cavaliers, however, also have a number of dubious distinctions, such as former owner Ted Stepien's tenure
Cleveland Cavaliers began play in 1970 as an expansion team. Their 46-year history has been marked by both stretches of strong play and periods of poor play. source
Cleveland Cavaliers began play in 1970 as an expansion team. Their 46-year history has been marked by both stretches of strong play and periods of poor play.
Cleveland Cavaliers' luck changed as they landed the number 1 pick in the 2003 NBA draft. source
Cleveland Cavaliers' luck changed as they landed the number 1 pick in the 2003 NBA draft.
In the 2014 off-season, James, now a free agent, announced he was rejoining the Cleveland Cavaliers. source
In the 2014 off-season, James, now a free agent, announced he was rejoining the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Cleveland Cavaliers made several moves to build a championship-contender around James. source
Cleveland Cavaliers made several moves to build a championship-contender around James.
When the Cleveland Cavaliers debuted in the NBA in 1970, the team's original jerseys were wine and gold. The first jerseys featured the feathered treatment of the letter C in Cavaliers. source
When the Cleveland Cavaliers debuted in the NBA in 1970, the team's original jerseys were wine and gold. The first jerseys featured the feathered treatment of the letter C in Cavaliers.
In 1974, Cleveland Cavaliers changed into the classic block lettering and checkerboard pattern that was synonymous to the 'Miracle of Richfield' teams of 1976. source
In 1974, Cleveland Cavaliers changed into the classic block lettering and checkerboard pattern that was synonymous to the 'Miracle of Richfield' teams of 1976.
Coinciding with the move to Gund Arena in the 1994–95 season, the Cleveland Cavaliers changed logos and uniforms, adding black in addition to the already existing blue, orange and white colors. source
Coinciding with the move to Gund Arena in the 1994–95 season, the Cleveland Cavaliers changed logos and uniforms, adding black in addition to the already existing blue, orange and white colors.
the Cleveland Cavaliers switched to a modified version of the team's classic wine and gold scheme in the 2003–04 season (metallic gold and crimson shade of wine), with navy blue added to the color scheme. source
the Cleveland Cavaliers switched to a modified version of the team's classic wine and gold scheme in the 2003–04 season (metallic gold and crimson shade of wine), with navy blue added to the color scheme.
the Cleveland Cavaliers debuted new uniforms before the start of the 2010–11 NBA season, to coincide with the team returning to the original shades of wine and gold used from 1970 to 1983. source
the Cleveland Cavaliers debuted new uniforms before the start of the 2010–11 NBA season, to coincide with the team returning to the original shades of wine and gold used from 1970 to 1983.
Oklahoma City Thunder is the only team in the major professional North American sports leagues based in the state of Oklahoma. source
Oklahoma City Thunder is the only team in the major professional North American sports leagues based in the state of Oklahoma.
Oklahoma City Thunder's NBA Development League affiliate is the Oklahoma City Blue, which it owns. source
Oklahoma City Thunder's NBA Development League affiliate is the Oklahoma City Blue, which it owns.
In Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma City Thunder qualified for their first playoff berth during the 2009–10 season. source
In Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma City Thunder qualified for their first playoff berth during the 2009–10 season.
They followed that success by winning their first division title as the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2010–11 season and their first Western Conference championship as the Thunder in the 2011–12 season. source
They followed that success by winning their first division title as the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2010–11 season and their first Western Conference championship as the Thunder in the 2011–12 season.
Oklahoma City Thunder's previous incarnation, the Seattle SuperSonics, were formed in 1967. In their 41 seasons in Seattle, source
Oklahoma City Thunder's previous incarnation, the Seattle SuperSonics, were formed in 1967. In their 41 seasons in Seattle,
In 2007, Bennett announced that the franchise would move to Oklahoma City Thunder as soon as the lease with KeyArena expired. source
In 2007, Bennett announced that the franchise would move to Oklahoma City Thunder as soon as the lease with KeyArena expired.
Oklahoma City Thunder participated in the Orlando Pro Summer League featuring their second-year players, potential free agents and rookies. source
Oklahoma City Thunder participated in the Orlando Pro Summer League featuring their second-year players, potential free agents and rookies.
Oklahoma City Thunder played several preseason games before the 2008–2009 regular season, but only one of those games was in Oklahoma City. source
Oklahoma City Thunder played several preseason games before the 2008–2009 regular season, but only one of those games was in Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City Thunder made their first appearance in Billings, Montana on October 8, 2008 in an 88–82 preseason loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves. source
Oklahoma City Thunder made their first appearance in Billings, Montana on October 8, 2008 in an 88–82 preseason loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Oklahoma City Thunder played their first Ford Center game on October 14 against the Los Angeles Clippers. source
Oklahoma City Thunder played their first Ford Center game on October 14 against the Los Angeles Clippers.
