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Golden State Warriors: Ranking the NBA’s greatest dynasties

By Tony Pesta

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 7: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors high-fives Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors while Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors high-fives Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors against the LA Clippers on April 7, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 7: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors high-fives Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors while Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors high-fives Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors against the LA Clippers on April 7, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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7. 1950’s – Minneapolis Lakers

Technically beginning their run in 1948, the Minneapolis Lakers became NBA champions in their first season as an official franchise. Their success didn’t end there, as the Lakers would go on to win back-to-back titles and eventually win a total of five championships in their first six seasons.

It goes without saying that no other franchise in NBA history comes close to having such a successful start to their run. This is largely due to the dominance of Hall-of-Famer, George Mikan.

Minneapolis Lakers first six seasons:

  • 1948-49 Record: 44-16 
  • 1949-50 Record: 51-17
  • 1950-51 Record: 44-24
  • 1951-52 Record: 40-26
  • 1952-53 Record: 48-22
  • 1953-54 Record: 46-22

Mikan was an absolute force in the 1950s. Averaging 25.6 points, 14.0 rebounds and likely a ton of blocks in his first six seasons, Mikan led the Lakers to each one of their titles. On the way, Mikan became a three-time scoring champion and a four-time All-Star.

Though their reign came far before the NBA had a worldwide fan base, the Minneapolis Lakers should forever be remembered as one of the best to ever do it.

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