This is the Anatomy of a Franchise, a new project and series by the Hooper’s Almanac. This series will break down all 30 franchises and which games are most important to their history.
New York Knicks
Intro
Adam and Mitch introduce their last team of Season One, the New York Knicks. A team that has had a lot of early success in the biggest media market in America, but hasn’t sustained success since Patrick Ewing’s departure. They discuss their thoughts on the franchise, the games that define the franchise’s history, and the final All Time Starting Five of Season One.
Game Breakdown
Adam and Mitch round out the first season of the Anatomy of a Franchise with their final game breakdown.
-1970 NBA Finals “Willis Reed Return Game”
-1984 First Round “King vs Thomas”
-1993 ECF “The Charles Smith Game”
Los Angeles Lakers
Intro
The most successful team in NBA history is the second to last team Adam and Mitch will introduce this offseason. With the list of historical players that have played for this franchise, it is clear that the best players want to play in the city of stars. They discuss the rivalries that their teams have with the Lakers, break down the many games that define the franchise, and give their all time starting five for the franchise.
Game Breakdown
Adam and Mitch return for their usual part 2 where they break down 3 games in Lakers history.
-1972 “West’s First and Only Title”
-1987 “Magic’s Junior Sky Hook”
-2000 “Kobe to Shaq beat the Blazers”
Indiana Pacers
Intro
Adam and Mitch travel 3 hours from St. Louis to Indiana to discuss the history of the Pacers. It was a team that was the dynasty of the ABA, but since joining the NBA the success hasn’t followed them. We list off the games that mean the most to the Indiana Pacers franchise and give our all-time starting five for the team.
Game Breakdown
Adam and Mitch break down the three games that show off the 3 different phases of the Indiana Pacers Franchise. Here are the games:
-1975 ABA Finals vs the Kentucky Colonels
-1994 Reggie vs the Knicks
-2013 Paul George vs Carmelo Anthony
Golden State Warriors
Intro
Adam and Mitch head out West to a franchise with so much recent success with Steph Curry, one of the best players of all time. The Golden State Warriors were winners out East before they moved to the bay, but they became a dynasty when the “Splay Brothers”, Draymond and Kevin Durant all came together in the 2010s. Adam and Mitch discuss what this franchise means to them, the iconic games that define their history, and the franchise’s all-time starting five.
Game Breakdown
Adam and Mitch break down the three Warriors games they chose to rewatch:
-1975 Warriors win the title vs Bullets
-2007 “We Believe” Warriors taking down the Mavericks
-2016 WCF Game 6 “Klay Game” vs Thunder
Orlando Magic
Intro
Adam and Mitch introduce their last team of Season One, the New York Knicks. A team that has had a lot of early success in the biggest media market in America, but hasn’t sustained success since Patrick Ewing’s departure. They discuss their thoughts on the franchise, the games that define the franchise’s history, and the final All Time Starting Five of Season One.
Game Breakdown
Adam and Mitch break down two fun games…1 meh game that define the Orlando Magic franchise:
-Nick Anderson collapse in the 1995 Finals
-T-Mac vs Ray Allen in 2001
- Howard’s Magic take down LeBron and the Cavs in 2009
New Orleans Pelicans
Intro
Adam and Mitch are back in the South to discuss the NBA team in the Bayou, the New Orleans Pelicans. A team with a history that is murky and hard to follow. They provide the list of games that define this team and their All-Star Starting Five for the Pelican.
Game Breakdown
Adam and Mitch bring on a special guest to discuss the three games for the New Orleans Pelicans:
-2008 First Round Game 5 “First Playoff Series Win”
-2018 First Round “AD Destroys the Blazers”
-2022 Play-In Game “NOLA Over the Clippers”
Brooklyn Nets
Intro
Adam and Mitch introduce their last team of Season One, the New York Knicks. A team that has had a lot of early success in the biggest media market in America, but hasn’t sustained success since Patrick Ewing’s departure. They discuss their thoughts on the franchise, the games that define the franchise’s history, and the final All Time Starting Five of Season One.
Game Breakdown
Adam and Mitch round out the first season of the Anatomy of a Franchise with their final game breakdown.
-1970 NBA Finals “Willis Reed Return Game”
-1984 First Round “King vs Thomas”
-1993 ECF “The Charles Smith Game”
Dallas Mavericks
Intro
Adam and Mitch continue their trip around the South. They move onto the next Texas team, the Dallas Mavericks: a team that is known for their two European stars and their one NBA Finals win.
Game Breakdown
Adam and Mitch break down the three games for the Dallas Mavericks:
-1988 WCF Game 7 vs Lakers
-2011 Finals Game 2 “Dirk’s Game Winner”
-2020 Bubble Luka vs the Clippers
Miami Heat
Intro
Adam and Mitch introduce their last team of Season One, the New York Knicks. A team that has had a lot of early success in the biggest media market in America, but hasn’t sustained success since Patrick Ewing’s departure. They discuss their thoughts on the franchise, the games that define the franchise’s history, and the final All Time Starting Five of Season One.
Game Breakdown
Adam and Mitch round out the first season of the Anatomy of a Franchise with their final game breakdown.
-1970 NBA Finals “Willis Reed Return Game”
-1984 First Round “King vs Thomas”
-1993 ECF “The Charles Smith Game”
Houston Rockets
Intro
The most successful team in NBA history is the second to last team Adam and Mitch will introduce this offseason. With the list of historical players that have played for this franchise, it is clear that the best players want to play in the city of stars. They discuss the rivalries that their teams have with the Lakers, break down the many games that define the franchise, and give their all time starting five for the franchise.
Game Breakdown
Adam and Mitch break down the three Houston Rockets games that define their franchise’s history:
-Ralph Sampson’s Crazy Game Winner vs the Lakers in 1986
-Hakeem vs the Admiral in 1995
-Harden’s Rockets can’t make a 3 in Game 7 vs the Warriors in 2018
Washington Wizards
Intro
Adam and Mitch introduce their last team of Season One, the New York Knicks. A team that has had a lot of early success in the biggest media market in America, but hasn’t sustained success since Patrick Ewing’s departure. They discuss their thoughts on the franchise, the games that define the franchise’s history, and the final All Time Starting Five of Season One.
Game Breakdown
Adam and Mitch round out the first season of the Anatomy of a Franchise with their final game breakdown.
-1970 NBA Finals “Willis Reed Return Game”
-1984 First Round “King vs Thomas”
-1993 ECF “The Charles Smith Game”
Memphis Grizzlies
Intro
The most successful team in NBA history is the second to last team Adam and Mitch will introduce this offseason. With the list of historical players that have played for this franchise, it is clear that the best players want to play in the city of stars. They discuss the rivalries that their teams have with the Lakers, break down the many games that define the franchise, and give their all time starting five for the franchise.
Game Breakdown
Adam and Mitch bring back Austin Johnson to go over the three important games we chose for the Memphis Grizzlies.
-Grizzlies shock the Spurs in a 2011 series
-Memphis makes their only WCF in 2013
-Crazy Game 6 vs Minnesota in 2022
Chicago bulls
Intro
Adam and Mitch introduce their last team of Season One, the New York Knicks. A team that has had a lot of early success in the biggest media market in America, but hasn’t sustained success since Patrick Ewing’s departure. They discuss their thoughts on the franchise, the games that define the franchise’s history, and the final All Time Starting Five of Season One.
Game Breakdown
Adam and Mitch round out the first season of the Anatomy of a Franchise with their final game breakdown.
-1970 NBA Finals “Willis Reed Return Game”
-1984 First Round “King vs Thomas”
-1993 ECF “The Charles Smith Game”
Portland Trail Blazers
Intro
The most successful team in NBA history is the second to last team Adam and Mitch will introduce this offseason. With the list of historical players that have played for this franchise, it is clear that the best players want to play in the city of stars. They discuss the rivalries that their teams have with the Lakers, break down the many games that define the franchise, and give their all time starting five for the franchise.
Game Breakdown
For part 2 of Trail Blazers week, Adam and Mitch bring on Austin Johnson, Adam’s brother, to break down three historic games to the Portland franchise:
-Blazers’ first title in 1977 vs the Sixers
-Bulls vs Blazers in 1992 Finals
-”The Dame Wave” game vs the Thunder in 2019
Atlanta Hawks
Intro
Adam and Mitch introduce their last team of Season One, the New York Knicks. A team that has had a lot of early success in the biggest media market in America, but hasn’t sustained success since Patrick Ewing’s departure. They discuss their thoughts on the franchise, the games that define the franchise’s history, and the final All Time Starting Five of Season One.
Game Breakdown
Adam and Mitch round out the first season of the Anatomy of a Franchise with their final game breakdown.
-1970 NBA Finals “Willis Reed Return Game”
-1984 First Round “King vs Thomas”
-1993 ECF “The Charles Smith Game”