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[Saba Sports News] The NBA is currently experiencing an unprecedented level of parity, marking a historic shift in the league. With the elimination of the Denver Nuggets from the 2024 NBA Playoffs, a new champion will be crowned for the sixth consecutive year.
Here’s a quick recap of the recent champions:
2024 NBA Champions: TBD
2023 NBA Champions: Denver Nuggets
2022 NBA Champions: Golden State Warriors
2021 NBA Champions: Milwaukee Bucks
2020 NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers
2019 NBA Champions: Toronto Raptors
Historically, the NBA has seen periods dominated by dynasties such as the Warriors, Heat, Spurs, Lakers, Bulls, Celtics, Pistons, and Rockets. However, the last time the league had six different champions in as many years was between 1975 and 1980, just before the legendary Celtics-Lakers rivalry led by Magic Johnson and Larry Bird began, which saw them capture eight titles in nine seasons.
1980 NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers
1979 NBA Champions: Seattle SuperSonics
1978 NBA Champions: Washington Bullets
1977 NBA Champions: Portland Trail Blazers
1976 NBA Champions: Boston Celtics
1975 NBA Champions: Golden State Warriors
This streak of diverse championship winners ended when the Celtics secured the title in 1981. As the NBA approaches this record, it remains to be seen whether the upcoming champion or the previous five title-holders can prevent this history from extending into the 2024-25 season.