More than any other major American sports league, the NBA is defined by its dynasties. A timeline of NBA history could be structured like that of a real-world imperial civilization: Mikan Dynasty, Russell Dynasty, Warring States period (Magic vs. Bird), Jordan Dynasty, and so on. In every decade except the 1970s, at least one team won three championships: 1950s Lakers: 5 Finals, 4 titles (plus 1949 title) 1960s Celtics: 9 Finals, 9 titles (plus 1959 title) 1980s Lakers: 8 Finals, 5 titles 1980s Celtics: 5 Finals, 3 titles 1990s Bulls: 6 Finals, 6 titles 2000s Lakers: 6 Finals, 4 titles...