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Which Beleagured Franchise Has the Best Future in NBA 2K17

05:37 PM - November 9, 2016 by RaychelSnr

It's hard to believe that 13 NBA franchises have never won a NBA title. The Cleveland Cavaliers (who hadn't won an NBA Championship before 2016) were the most recent to be crossed off the list of teams plagued with a drought of titles. But are there any other teams that seem to be on the cusp of breaking through?

A common theme in recent years has been surrounding a superstar or two with excellent role players. Examples of this can be found in the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers, the 2015 Golden State Warriors, the 2012 and 2013 Miami Heat. The 2011 Dallas Mavericks and 2014 San Antonio Spurs were slightly different, but still had at least one all-time great to go with a host of other Hall of Fame or all-star level players.

Looking at this formula and matching it with the 13 NBA teams that haven't won a championship (a list of which can be found below), there are only three teams that fit: the New Orleans Pelicans, Los Angeles Clippers and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Which of these three has the best future and the best shot to cross themselves off the list?

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# 21 Luke Skywalker @ 03/17/17 05:59 AM

I would have to say now the Philadelphia 76ers.

Joel Embiid resurrected the franchise. When he was healthy, the 76ers were actually relevant. You heard about them in the news. Joel Embiid is only one player, a single player had such a big impact. I think he is better than DeMarcus Cousins (or will be). No knock on Cousins but he isn't a professional, and what Joel did with the lackluster 76ers, DeMarcus couldn't with the Kings; and now look at him in New Orleans.

Philadelphia 76ers will have Ben Simmons next year, combined with Joel Embiid. Maybe even Lonzo Ball (despite media distractions with his father), this team has good draft picks and a lot of potential.

And lets not forget head coach Brett Brown is part of that Gregg Popovich coaching tree. Championship pedigree at its finest.