What was the best basketball team in the 70s?
| TEAM | SEASON | REC |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers | 1977-78 | 55-27 |
| Washington Bullets | 1978-79 | 54-28 |
| Boston Celtics | 1975-76 | 54-28 |
| Chicago Bulls | 1973-74 | 54-28 |
How many NBA teams were in the 1970s?
17
| 1970–71 NBA season | |
|---|---|
| Duration | October 13, 1970 – March 23, 1971 March 24–April 19, 1971 (Playoffs) April 21–30, 1971 (Finals) |
| Number of games | 82 |
| Number of teams | 17 |
| TV partner(s) | ABC |
Who were the best NBA players in 1970?
NBA’s Best Players of the Decade: 1970s Edition
- Bob Lanier – Lanier used his 6’11” body to grab 10 rebounds per game and block 1100 shots in his career.
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – No player has ever stood above the competition for an entire decade like Abdul-Jabbar did during the 1970s.
Who was the face of the NBA in the 70s?
Julius “Dr. J” Erving, the NBA’s face of the ’70s, bridged the gap between the old guard and the Bird-Johnson era. His famous NBA Finals shot from 1980 would make Isaac Newton question himself.
What college did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar go to?
University of California, Los Angeles
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar/College
When did Wilt Chamberlain play?
1968Los Angeles Lakers
1965Philadelphia 76ers1959Golden State Warriors1958Harlem Globetrotters
Wilt Chamberlain/Dates joined
Who won the 70 71 NBA Finals?
Milwaukee Bucks
The 1971 NBA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association’s 1970–71 season. The tournament concluded with the Western Conference champion Milwaukee Bucks defeating the Eastern Conference champion Baltimore Bullets 4 games to 0 in the NBA Finals.
Who scored the most points in the 70s NBA?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Between the 1969-70 and 1978-79 seasons, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar posted the most points, with 22,141 points.
Who was the best NBA player in the 80s?
- Magic Johnson, PG, L.A. Lakers. 26 of 26.
- Larry Bird, SF, Boston Celtics. 25 of 26.
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, C, L.A. Lakers. 24 of 26.
- Moses Malone, C, Philadelphia 76ers. 23 of 26.
- Michael Jordan, G, Chicago Bulls. 22 of 26.
- Isiah Thomas, PG, Detroit Pistons.
- Julius Erving, F, Philadelphia 76ers.
- Dominique Wilkins, SF, Atlanta Hawks.
Who punched Rudy Tom?
Washington is best remembered for punching opposing player Rudy Tomjanovich during an on-court fight in 1977. His punch nearly killed Tomjanovich, and resulted in severe medical problems. However, Tomjanovich made a full recovery and ultimately made the All-Star team two years later.