Best run NBA organizations

[thunderc]

Not saying the Thunder are the best run organization but to be more than relevant for close to a decade in a small market is pretty impressive.

 

[dtgold88]

This is a really good list.

All these teams have made the most of what they have had to establish winning cultures over the course of time. And most don't have big market advantages either.

I think the next tier might look something like this:

Milwaukee- haven't yet had playoff success, but that may be coming
Indiana- consistently good
Denver- trending up with young talent
Portland- always seems to beat expectations
Philly- tanking days are past. Deserve some penalty for that, but will probably be relevant for the next 6-8 years

Like his list....and yours. Boston might be a bit overrated, though, IMO (though still should be in there for now). Seems like they have had all of the Nets picks the last few years and the Nets are not far behind them with a future that looks as bright.

I'll be biased and include the Cavs as a possible, but we wont know until we see what they become by the 2020-21 season. If for no other reason than they have the #1 criteria I want in ownership.....An obscene will to win and willingness to spend.

 

[Black Adam]

Not saying the Thunder are the best run organization but to be more than relevant for close to a decade in a small market is pretty impressive.

actually I give a Lotta props to your GM. he's done a helluva job...

 

[broncosmitty]

Dallas can't be on this list. Their front office was literally listed as one of the most toxic work environments in America because of their organizational culture a couple years ago. That is a big part of what makes a good organization.

Lakers? Cmon man. Yeah, they are the Lakers, but until they at least get back in the playoffs for 3+ years they can't be on this list either. All the teams @HurricaneDij39 listed are in the midst of impressive runs. Most are small market teams which makes it even harder to sustain success.

The Lakers have THE market and they still have done poorly the last 6-7 years. That is evidence of a poor organization. Maybe Magic and Pelinka can turn it around, but they sure haven't managed to do that yet.

Im sticking with my 5.

They have been winners, they will be winners again.

 

[evilone]

Most Heat fans I know think Spo is a great coach. I agree with them.

 

[Black Adam]

Im sticking with my 5.

They have been winners, they will be winners again.

we'll see, but obviously the OP wanted to take a shot at the Lakers, but until Rob and Magic PROVE they suck I'll give them the benefit of the doubt...

 

[Wamu]

we'll see, but obviously the OP wanted to take a shot at the Lakers, but until Rob and Magic PROVE they suck I'll give them the benefit of the doubt...

Now who would ever take shots @ the Lakers? Can't recall seeing that happen before.

 

[Wamu]

Like his list....and yours. Boston might be a bit overrated, though, IMO (though still should be in there for now). Seems like they have had all of the Nets picks the last few years and the Nets are not far behind them with a future that looks as bright.

I'll be biased and include the Cavs as a possible, but we wont know until we see what they become by the 2020-21 season. If for no other reason than they have the #1 criteria I want in ownership.....An obscene will to win and willingness to spend.

Speaking of the Celtics I don't know what's been wrong w/ them all season long. I'm blaming Kyrie. But I don't see them fixing their issues in time to make a deep run in the playoffs.

 

[broncosmitty]

we'll see, but obviously the OP wanted to take a shot at the Lakers, but until Rob and Magic PROVE they suck I'll give them the benefit of the doubt...

All this thread was, was a shot at the Lakers.

I dont personally think Magic helps, other than he's Magic and everybody loves it when he smiles. But like I said, the Lakers are the Lakers. If some franchise that's never won a damn thing wants to be considered better at anything, by me, I suggest they start winning. Other people can appreciate other things, Im looking at organizations that have won and will again.

 

[The Q]

Yes, I think many coaches could have won 2 championships when they were a superteam. How many coaches do you think could have won as many games with what Spo has had to work with the last 4 or 5 seasons?

Much like Lebron.

He gets a black mark for losing to that ridiculously inferior mavs team

 

[broncosmitty]

Not saying the Thunder are the best run organization but to be more than relevant for close to a decade in a small market is pretty impressive.

Not impressive is dealing a future MVP and having another walk.

Also, the not winning part.

 

[dtgold88]

Speaking of the Celtics I don't know what's been wrong w/ them all season long. I'm blaming Kyrie. But I don't see them fixing their issues in time to make a deep run in the playoffs.

at least they've showed lately they can beat Indiana, their 1st round opponent.

 

[tlance]

Im sticking with my 5.

They have been winners, they will be winners again.

Over the history of time, no doubt. They are either #1 or #2.

If we are playing by thread rules and supposed to most heavily weigh the last few years, I just can't see a legitimate case for the Lakers there.

They have been great, they probably will again at some point. Maybe even soon.

But based on what we have seen lately they aren't deserving to be ranked among the best run organizations in the league.

 

[thunderc]

Not impressive is dealing a future MVP and having another walk.

Also, the not winning part.

Drafting 3 straight MVPs when you didn’t have first shot at ANY of them might outweigh a little of that.

 

[The Derski]

Spurs

*large gap*

Next team

 

[True Lakers Fan]

Dallas can't be on this list. Their front office was literally listed as one of the most toxic work environments in America because of their organizational culture a couple years ago. That is a big part of what makes a good organization.

Lakers? Cmon man. Yeah, they are the Lakers, but until they at least get back in the playoffs for 3+ years they can't be on this list either. All the teams @HurricaneDij39 listed are in the midst of impressive runs. Most are small market teams which makes it even harder to sustain success.

The Lakers have THE market and they still have done poorly the last 6-7 years. That is evidence of a poor organization. Maybe Magic and Pelinka can turn it around, but they sure haven't managed to do that yet.

You do realize that He was joking don't you - It's really tough to know when he is being serious - but....

 

[ericd7633]

My list would be:

San Antonio
Golden State
Boston
Toronto
New Jersey (GM & Coach)

 

[tlance]

You do realize that He was joking don't you - It's really tough to know when he is being serious - but....

You do realize that he most defintely was not joking, right?

Lakers are 1 or 2 for the duration of franchise history. That is what Smitty is talking about.

Also not what the tread was created for.

 

[trojanfan12]

we'll see, but obviously the OP wanted to take a shot at the Lakers, but until Rob and Magic PROVE they suck I'll give them the benefit of the doubt...

True. But at the same time, you can't say they are one of the top 5 best run organizations until they prove that as well.

 

[True Lakers Fan]

You do realize that he most defintely was not joking, right?

Lakers are 1 or 2 for the duration of franchise history. That is what Smitty is talking about.

Also not what the tread was created for.

I think Cane was talking about teams that have CURRENTLY BEEN among the top 5 of well run teams - Neither the Lakers nor the Mavericks qualify for that. I think he was joking - The only thing Mark Cuban raised the bar is entertainment for us when he was getting into disputes with Stern and he hasn't done anything lately