In the future of the NBA, do you think there will ever be a team worse than the 1972-73 Sixers which holds the record for the worst season in NBA history with a mere 9 wins and 73 losses? I honestly don't think it will ever happen again, especially in today's fiscally-minded NBA where it is considered a business before anything else. If there is even a hint of an awful season, changes will be made. There will be trades, coaching changes, other front office changes, etc. In today's NBA, teams are pretty much guaranteed to have double digits in the win column regardless of how bad they are, but there is still that slight chance a GM could make a bad trade and assemble an absolutely terrible team which could erase the record set by Philly in 73. No offense to our new Charlotte fans on JBB, but if there is going to be a team in the next 10 years to break this record, I honestly believe that it will be the Bobcats, and if it's going to happen it will most likely take place in their inaugural season. What are your thoughts on this?
Nope, cause to beat it, a team would have to go 8-74... I'm not sure if a college team placed in the NBA could get that bad of a record. I know some teams are down-right bad... but 8-74 to me seems way too far-fetched. Even the worst team imaginable HAS be able to come up with more than 8 wins!! So to answer this, no I personally think the record is safe... now if more games get added to the season, perhaps the winning percentage could be in jeopardy. Let's say the NBA expands to 100 games per season, then a team that goes 10-90 (.100) would be at a lower win percentage than the 76ers (.110) -- so maybe in that reguard, but NEVER do I think a team will win only 8 out of 82 (or more) games. But I guess something horrible could happen, like the 3 best players on a bad team get in a tragic accident, and the team is stuck with extremely bad players... You said the Bobcats may do it? Nah I doubt it... I'm sure Charlotte won't even have NEAR the worst record in the NBA next year. You said it yourself "fiscally-minded NBA" -- the Bobcats are sure to get some pretty good talent, because other teams are looking to dump salary... this isn't going to be like Orlando, Minnesota, Toronto, or Vancouver's expansion draft, plus they are the only team picking. I think the Bobcats will get a pretty good roster suited up their first season, and then the fact they are in the East makes it easier to obtain 10 wins... I'm guessing Charlotte at least wins 20 games their first season (Toronto won 21 and Vancouver had 15). So in my opinion I don't think a team will win only 8 games and beat the worst record in NBA history. Sadly Fred Carter will still be at the "point" (yeah I know, bad pun) of this record.
Sure. If there ever was a team assembled with starters of this calibur: PG: Rick Brunson SG: Tamar Slay SF: Chris Jeffries PF: Todd Fuller C: Daniel Santiago This team has lots of potential--------to go 0-82
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting franchise3:</div><div class="quote_post">Sure. If there ever was a team assembled with starters of this calibur: PG: Rick Brunson SG: Tamar Slay SF: Chris Jeffries PF: Todd Fuller C: Daniel Santiago This team has lots of potential--------to go 0-82</div> ROFL. I think surpassing that record would be pretty hard. I doubt anyone will.
Could a team break the record? Sure, but they'd have to be worse than bad, and as scorbutic said, something would have to happen(what if Tmac tore his ACL? that 19 game streak could have been closer to 30). Do I think Charlotte will break the record? It's a possibility, as is winning 35 games, but neither is very likely. They'll probably be right in the middle from 20-25 games won. Certainly not as bad as a certain expansion team during the 88-89 season .
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting franchise3:</div><div class="quote_post">Sure. If there ever was a team assembled with starters of this calibur: PG: Rick Brunson SG: Tamar Slay SF: Chris Jeffries PF: Todd Fuller C: Daniel Santiago This team has lots of potential--------to go 0-82</div> LOL, I don't think a team will do more worse than the 72-73 sixers.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting starman85:</div><div class="quote_post">Certainly not as bad as a certain expansion team during the 88-89 season .</div> LMAO, hey now!
Anythings possible, but 8-74 looks near impossible. They would have to be worse than terrible, flat out atrocious. Like starman said, imagine the Magic without McGrady. With him in the lineup, they are terrible. Without him, they can't put the ball in the basket. New teams could give the record a run for it's money. Everything surrounding the Bobcats is nothing but a speculation thus far, I can't comment on their possibilities of breaking the record. For all we know, Kobe could head over there to prove that he can win without Shaq. We just don't know yet. Defense is the new trend of the NBA. The terrible teams could just learn to play solid D and grind it out to win the ballgames. I think the bad team would catch some ball clubs on an off-night.
I don't think it's possible. Look at the last two expansion teams, the Raptors and Grizzlies neither was very close to breaking the record. After the Bobcats first year I think the last possible chance is gone. The only reason the Bobcats may break the record is the horrible rookie class that's coming out next year for them. But after that I don't think with the lack of talent on each team any team will ever be able to break the record
Yeah I dont see anyone surpassing the Sixers' record...nowadays, players and teams dont have the kill mentality, so any team can get a win on any given night if they put forth the effort and desire...
I think when Bobcats come out, they will be worse or just as bad as only 9 wins. They probably won't have a All-star caliber player, and its just a brand new team. But going 9-73 is horrible, if anyone will do have a worse record, it'll be the bobcats on their opening season.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting MVPlaya:</div><div class="quote_post">I think when Bobcats come out, they will be worse or just as bad as only 9 wins. They probably won't have a All-star caliber player, and its just a brand new team. But going 9-73 is horrible, if anyone will do have a worse record, it'll be the bobcats on their opening season.</div> I think you are misjudging today's expansion teams... this isn't like when Toronto and Vancouver had to take turns picking out of the rejects teams were giving away. Today's teams are going to use the Bobcats to clear salary space, maybe that's by giving away good players with big contracts, or by bribing them to draft certain players. This means the Bobcats could have 4-5 1st round draft picks (perhaps not all being this year), and 2-3 decent players after their draft. They don't have the FULL cap space compared to the rest of the NBA, but they'll have enough money to lure a decent free agent (Rasheed maybe?) -- I'm sure the Bobcats won't be near the worst record next year. We'll have to see after their draft, but with the situation a lot of teams are in, I think unloading salaries is going to be a big priority, and the Bobcats are their way to do that.
bobcatz will try to go 8-74 to get sebastian telfair in 2005 NBA draft! ok, just kidding, I don't think anyone would go worse than those sixers... even if the winning lottery was for another lebron james...
