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The 5 Greatest Championship Runs Ever

Winning an NBA championship is never easy, but not every road to a title is the same.

Some teams dominated from beginning to end. Others survived brutal playoff matchups, overcame historic deficits, battled through age and adversity, or completed a championship run that changed how we remember an entire era.

The Countdown

From number five to the top of the mountain. These are the runs that defined eras.

#5

2017 Golden State Warriors — The Hampton Five

NBA Championship Run · 2016–17 Season

  • The team — Durant, Curry, Thompson, Green, and Iguodala. The Hampton Five.
  • The run — 16–1 in the playoffs. The most dominant postseason record in NBA history.
  • The argument — Was it earned? Was it too easy? That’s exactly the debate worth having.
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#4

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The #4 Run — To Be Revealed

Spirited debate is still underway. The team, season, and take landing at number four are on the way — and we’re confident you’ll have opinions about it.

  • The team hasn’t been confirmed yet — stay tuned.
  • The season is under deliberation — brace yourself.
  • The argument is being sharpened — come back ready to fight us.

#3

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The #3 Run — To Be Revealed

The bronze spot belongs to a run that still gets people fired up. We’re locking in our take — subscribe so you don’t miss it when we pull back the curtain.

  • The team hasn’t been confirmed yet — stay tuned.
  • The season is under deliberation — brace yourself.
  • The argument is being sharpened — come back ready to fight us.

#2

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The #2 Run — To Be Revealed

Second place is reserved for a run that almost nobody agrees belongs there. Our case is nearly ready — and yes, we expect pushback. That’s exactly the point.

  • The team hasn’t been confirmed yet — stay tuned.
  • The season is under deliberation — brace yourself.
  • The argument is being sharpened — come back ready to fight us.

#1

The Greatest Of All Time — To Be Revealed

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The #1 Run — Under Deliberation

The top spot is the one that will spark the most debate. We’re holding it back until we’re ready to defend it fully — because our number one is going to need a proper argument. Subscribe and be the first to weigh in.

  • The team hasn’t been confirmed yet — stay tuned.
  • The season is under deliberation — brace yourself.
  • The argument is being sharpened — come back ready to fight us.

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