[Giants]

Given that neither the Indiana Pacers nor the Oklahoma City Thunder have won an NBA championship, this year’s NBA finals are guaranteed to produce a first-time NBA champion.  Prior to 2025, who was the most recent first time NBA champion team?

BC

Hang on a second.  OKC won a title prior to their move from Seattle (1979). Saying that franchise hasn’t won a title to date is like taking down all World Series flags from Oracle Park that were won by the franchise before the move to SF.

[Giants]

Given that neither the Indiana Pacers nor the Oklahoma City Thunder have won an NBA championship, this year’s NBA finals are guaranteed to produce a first-time NBA champion.  Prior to 2025, who was the most recent first time NBA champion team?

BC

Hang on a second.  OKC won a title prior to their move from Seattle (1979). Saying that franchise hasn’t won a title to date is like taking down all World Series flags from Oracle Park that were won by the franchise before the move to SF.