San Antonio Spurs are one of four former American Basketball Association (ABA) teams to remain intact in the NBA after the 1976 ABA–NBA merger and the only former ABA team to have won an NBA championship. source
San Antonio Spurs are one of four former American Basketball Association (ABA) teams to remain intact in the NBA after the 1976 ABA–NBA merger and the only former ABA team to have won an NBA championship.
In their 40 NBA seasons since 1976–1977, the San Antonio Spurs have won 21 division titles. source
In their 40 NBA seasons since 1976–1977, the San Antonio Spurs have won 21 division titles.
San Antonio Spurs extended their record for most consecutive 50+ win seasons to 17 (the 1998–99 season was shortened to 50 games because of a lockout and based on their win percentage of .740. source
San Antonio Spurs extended their record for most consecutive 50+ win seasons to 17 (the 1998–99 season was shortened to 50 games because of a lockout and based on their win percentage of .740.
San Antonio Spurs have won 50 games or more in each of the last 14 seasons. source
San Antonio Spurs have won 50 games or more in each of the last 14 seasons.
San Antonio Spurs have made the playoffs 24 out of the last 25 seasons. source
San Antonio Spurs have made the playoffs 24 out of the last 25 seasons.
The Memphis Grizzlies compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member team of the league's Western Conference Southwest Division. source
The Memphis Grizzlies compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member team of the league's Western Conference Southwest Division.
The Memphis Grizzlies are the only team in the major professional North American sports leagues based in the city of Memphis. source
The Memphis Grizzlies are the only team in the major professional North American sports leagues based in the city of Memphis.
Hubie Brown was hired to coach the Memphis Grizzlies. source
Hubie Brown was hired to coach the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Memphis Grizzlies finished the 2006–07 season with a league-worst 22–60 record, and Jerry West announced his resignation from his position as the team's general manager shortly after the end of the regular season. source
The Memphis Grizzlies finished the 2006–07 season with a league-worst 22–60 record, and Jerry West announced his resignation from his position as the team's general manager shortly after the end of the regular season.
In addition to its many historical points of interest,The Memphis Grizzlies has several parks and gardens and a zoo. source
In addition to its many historical points of interest,The Memphis Grizzlies has several parks and gardens and a zoo.
The Memphis Grizzlies Motorsports Park annually hosts NASCAR's Busch and Craftsman Truck Series, as well as other racing events. source
The Memphis Grizzlies Motorsports Park annually hosts NASCAR's Busch and Craftsman Truck Series, as well as other racing events.
The Memphis Grizzlies in May International Festival runs for a month and features: source
The Memphis Grizzlies in May International Festival runs for a month and features:
The Memphis Grizzlies found their way back into the post-season for the second time in six years in the 2011–12 NBA season after a 103–91 home victory over the New Orleans Hornets on April 18, 2012. source
The Memphis Grizzlies found their way back into the post-season for the second time in six years in the 2011–12 NBA season after a 103–91 home victory over the New Orleans Hornets on April 18, 2012.
The Toronto Raptors returned to the postseason in 2006–07, with a team featuring standout centre-forward Chris Bosh. source
The Toronto Raptors returned to the postseason in 2006–07, with a team featuring standout centre-forward Chris Bosh.
The Toronto Raptors were established on November 4, 1993, when the NBA, as part of its expansion into Canada, source
The Toronto Raptors were established on November 4, 1993, when the NBA, as part of its expansion into Canada,
In the team's first official NBA game, Alvin Robertson scored the first NBA points in the Toronto Raptors history, while Stoudamire recorded 10 points and 10 assists in a 94–79 victory over the New Jersey Nets. source
In the team's first official NBA game, Alvin Robertson scored the first NBA points in the Toronto Raptors history, while Stoudamire recorded 10 points and 10 assists in a 94–79 victory over the New Jersey Nets.
During the 1999 NBA draft, believing that the Toronto Raptors still lacked a strong frontcourt presence, Grunwald traded first-round draft pick Jonathan Bender for power forward Antonio Davis of the Indiana Pacers source
During the 1999 NBA draft, believing that the Toronto Raptors still lacked a strong frontcourt presence, Grunwald traded first-round draft pick Jonathan Bender for power forward Antonio Davis of the Indiana Pacers
Canadian country singer Shania Twain helped launch the new red the Toronto Raptors alternate road uniform at the start of the 2003–04 season. source
Canadian country singer Shania Twain helped launch the new red the Toronto Raptors alternate road uniform at the start of the 2003–04 season.
a local entrepreneur, to get an NBA franchise to Vancouver Grizzlies in the 1980s, but had failed. source
a local entrepreneur, to get an NBA franchise to Vancouver Grizzlies in the 1980s, but had failed.
Announced in February 1993 that he hoped to bring an NBA franchise to Vancouver Grizzlies. source
Announced in February 1993 that he hoped to bring an NBA franchise to Vancouver Grizzlies.
Every year, except the 1998–99 season, the Vancouver Grizzlies played the Raptors in the pre-season Naismith Cup. source
Every year, except the 1998–99 season, the Vancouver Grizzlies played the Raptors in the pre-season Naismith Cup.
Vancouver Grizzlies traded for Anthony Peeler and George Lynch from the Los Angeles Lakers on 16 July 1996. source
Vancouver Grizzlies traded for Anthony Peeler and George Lynch from the Los Angeles Lakers on 16 July 1996.
Abdur-Rahim made an immediate impact playing for the Vancouver Grizzlies, becoming the team's leading scorer while setting a franchise record of 18.7 points per game (ppg). source
Abdur-Rahim made an immediate impact playing for the Vancouver Grizzlies, becoming the team's leading scorer while setting a franchise record of 18.7 points per game (ppg).
The 1997–98 season saw the hiring of Brian Hill as head coach. In the draft, Vancouver Grizzlies selected Antonio Daniels with the fourth pick. source
The 1997–98 season saw the hiring of Brian Hill as head coach. In the draft, Vancouver Grizzlies selected Antonio Daniels with the fourth pick.
The team's final game as the Vancouver Grizzlies was a 95–81 win against the Golden State Warriors on 18 April 2001. source
The team's final game as the Vancouver Grizzlies was a 95–81 win against the Golden State Warriors on 18 April 2001.
The Houston Rockets won only 15 games in their debut season as a franchise in 1967. source
The Houston Rockets won only 15 games in their debut season as a franchise in 1967.
The Houston Rockets of the early 21st century, led by superstars Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming, followed the trend of consistent regular-season respectability followed by playoff underachievement as both players struggled with injuries. source
The Houston Rockets of the early 21st century, led by superstars Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming, followed the trend of consistent regular-season respectability followed by playoff underachievement as both players struggled with injuries.
The Houston Rockets back into championship contention in the mid-2010s. The Rockets, under general manager Daryl Morey. source
The Houston Rockets back into championship contention in the mid-2010s. The Rockets, under general manager Daryl Morey.
The Houston Rockets were founded in 1967 in San Diego by Robert Breitbard, who paid an entry fee of US $1.75 million to join the NBA as an expansion team for the 1967–68 NBA season. source
The Houston Rockets were founded in 1967 in San Diego by Robert Breitbard, who paid an entry fee of US $1.75 million to join the NBA as an expansion team for the 1967–68 NBA season.
The Houston Rockets tallied a 57–97 record in the following two seasons and did not make the playoffs in either season. source
The Houston Rockets tallied a 57–97 record in the following two seasons and did not make the playoffs in either season.