Who was the team of the 70's?

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  • Dice
    Sitting by the door
    • Jul 2002
    • 6627

    #1

    Who was the team of the 70's?

    Every decade of the NBA has established a dominate team in the decade. Here is the following that I've come up with:

    00's - Lakers
    90's - Bulls
    80's - Lakers
    70's - ????
    60's - Celtics

    Now what team can one fill in the 70's slot?
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  • OSUFan_88
    Outback Jesus
    • Jul 2004
    • 25642

    #2
    Re: Who was the team of the 70's?

    Well, it was a lot of parity in the NBA at that time, but I think you could say pretty clearly that the Knicks and Lakers were the two best teams, although I'd lean towards the Knicks in this era.
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    • AlexBrady
      MVP
      • Jul 2008
      • 3341

      #3
      Re: Who was the team of the 70's?

      The 72 Lakers were the best single year team of that decade. They could do everything (bang, finesse, run, rebound, shoot). I would call them the most versatile team ever. Maybe the best team ever.

      The Knicks of 70 and 73 were the smartest team ever. They were masters of timing and ball movement. Their weaknesses? Lack of team speed and size on the front line.
      Last edited by AlexBrady; 11-17-2014, 08:10 PM.

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      • Dice
        Sitting by the door
        • Jul 2002
        • 6627

        #4
        Re: Who was the team of the 70's?

        Originally posted by AlexBrady
        The 72 Lakers were the best single year team of that decade. They could do everything (bang, finesse, run, rebound, shoot). I would call them the most versatile team ever. Maybe the best team ever.

        The Knicks of 70 and 73 were the smartest team ever. They were masters of timing and ball movement. Their weaknesses? Lack of team speed and size on the front line.
        So who was the most successful franchise in the 70's? You mentioned the Knicks, who won 2 championships during the 70's. The Celtics also won two championships in the 70's as well.
        I have more respect for a man who let's me know where he stands, even if he's wrong. Than the one who comes up like an angel and is nothing but a devil. - Malcolm X

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        • AlexBrady
          MVP
          • Jul 2008
          • 3341

          #5
          Re: Who was the team of the 70's?

          Originally posted by Dice
          So who was the most successful franchise in the 70's? You mentioned the Knicks, who won 2 championships during the 70's. The Celtics also won two championships in the 70's as well.
          It isn't quite that simple. If we're talking about the most enduring dynasty then Russell's Celtics would be the team of the 60s. But for a single year I believe the 67 Sixers were the best team of that time.

          I believe the 72 Lakers would easily beat both the Old Knicks and the Hondo/Cowens Celtics in a best of seven series. Yes, they are my pick for the team of the 70s.
          Last edited by AlexBrady; 11-18-2014, 07:47 PM.

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          • CaseIH
            MVP
            • Sep 2013
            • 3945

            #6
            Re: Who was the team of the 70's?

            What was there, 7 or 8 teams to win a Championship in the 70's I think, so I would say there was no actual team of the 70's, as that was the most parity Id say any sport has ever seen during such a stretch.

            Would love to see the NBA get back to having parity like there was back in the 70's. Probably wont ever see that again, but it would be great, I much rather enjoy seeing several teams capable of winning, that just a handful each year.
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            • Jeffx
              MVP
              • Jan 2007
              • 3045

              #7
              Re: Who was the team of the 70's?

              Originally posted by CaseIH
              What was there, 7 or 8 teams to win a Championship in the 70's I think, so I would say there was no actual team of the 70's, as that was the most parity Id say any sport has ever seen during such a stretch.

              Would love to see the NBA get back to having parity like there was back in the 70's. Probably wont ever see that again, but it would be great, I much rather enjoy seeing several teams capable of winning, that just a handful each year.
              I agree with this, there wasn't one team of the decade. At the time, my friends & I thought Philly would be "that team" once they acquired Dr. J, but it never happened.

              The 70s gets a bad rap because of the drug issue, league violence (the Kermit Washington/Rudy T incident) and low TV ratings. But I loved the 70s - it was the last time my Knicks won anything. Plus we had the ABA, the Doctor, Bucks vs. Celtics in '74, Rick Barry in '75, Game 5 of the '76 Finals (greatest playoff game in NBA history), Bill Walton and the Blazers' amazing playoff run in '77, and those wonderful Sonic teams to close the decade.

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              • mphoenixinio
                Rookie
                • Dec 2014
                • 33

                #8
                Re: Who was the team of the 70's?

                71 bucks were pretty good too.

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                • hddnjbrd
                  Just started!
                  • Dec 2014
                  • 6

                  #9
                  Re: Who was the team of the 70's?

                  Is it just me or are the Spurs the team of the 00s? Maybe it's my fan bias getting in the way...

                  I would say the Knicks were the team of the 70s.

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