Identifying teams that have “choked” in the playoffs or finals is subjective and can vary based on individual perspectives. However, here is a list of ten notable NBA teams that faced playoff disappointments along with brief descriptions of their shortcomings: 2007 Dallas Mavericks: The Mavericks, with a regular-season record of 67-15, faced a shocking upset in the first round of the playoffs, losing to the Golden State Warriors, an eighth seed, in a six-game series. The Mavericks struggled to contain the Warriors’ fast-paced style of play. 2016 Golden State Warriors: After setting a regular-season record of 73-9, surpassing the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls, the Warriors faced a 3-1 series lead in the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, they were unable to secure another victory […]

Derrick White’s last-second putback in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat sealed a dramatic 104-103 victory for the Celtics. The victory was significant as it erased the Celtics’ 0-3 series deficit, putting them on the verge of making NBA history. No team has ever won a playoff series after being down 0-3 (0-150). Marcus Smart’s three-point shot bounced around the rim before White grabbed the rebound and made the putback just as the buzzer sounded. The play was reviewed and confirmed as a buzzer-beater. White became only the second player in NBA history, after Michael Jordan in 1989, to score a buzzer-beater with his team trailing and facing elimination. Despite the Heat initially taking the lead […]

The perception of the “best” NBA players who retired too early can vary based on personal opinions and perspectives. However, here is a list of ten highly regarded players who retired relatively early in their careers and the reasons behind their retirements: Magic Johnson: Johnson retired at the age of 31 in 1991 after announcing that he had contracted HIV. At the time, he was considered one of the greatest point guards in NBA history and had already won five championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. Michael Jordan: Jordan retired for the first time in 1993 at the age of 30 to pursue a career in baseball. He had already established himself as one of the all-time greats, winning three championships with the Chicago Bulls […]