Hey everyone, so today I want to talk about something that’s been bugging me for a while: the worst records in NBA history. I mean, we all love a good underdog story, but some teams take it to a whole new level of, well, not-so-greatness.
So, I started digging into this, just out of curiosity. I went on a few different sports websites, typed in some search queries like “worst NBA record 82-game season,” and started sifting through the results. It wasn’t super organized, honestly, but I managed to piece some stuff together.
The Not-So-Magnificent Seven (Or Should I Say Nine?)
First off, the 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers. These guys hold the record for the worst 82-game season. Can you believe they only won 9 games? Nine! Out of 82! Their record was 9 wins and 73 losses. I found this mentioned on multiple sites, so it seems pretty legit. It’s almost like they were trying to lose. I even saw a winning percentage mentioned – .110. That’s just…wow. Imagine being a fan back then. Talk about a test of loyalty!
- 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers: 9-73 (.110 winning percentage)
The Shortened Season “Champion”
Then, there’s the 2011-12 Charlotte Bobcats. Now, this was a lockout-shortened season, so they didn’t play 82 games. But they still managed to set the record for the worst winning percentage in NBA history, period. Their final game was a loss to the Knicks, which sealed the deal. I read that their leading scorer, Gerald Henderson, averaged just over 15 points a game. Not terrible for an individual player, but the team’s overall performance? Yikes.
More Recent Misery
I also stumbled upon some info about more recent teams. Apparently, the Washington Wizards are having a pretty rough go of it this season. Their record was something like 4-23 when I checked. And the Detroit Pistons? Don’t even get me started. I saw a mention that they finished 16-66 in a recent season, which is one of the worst records since the infamous 76ers team I just mentioned.
Just Plain Bad
But it’s not just about the full 82-game seasons. I saw that 21 different teams have lost their very first game of the season, going 0-1. Not the best start, to say the least! Oh, and there was some chatter about the 1992-93 Dallas Mavericks. Apparently, they were pretty terrible on offense, with one of the worst offensive ratings in the league at that time.
Honestly, this whole thing is kind of fascinating. It’s like a train wreck you can’t look away from. I mean, I’m not trying to make fun of these teams, but it’s just wild to see how bad things can get in professional sports. Anyway, that’s my little deep dive into the world of NBA futility. Hope you found it somewhat interesting!
