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After ranking the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-nba-number-1-overall-draft-picks-of-all-time/surag" target="_blank">best number one draft picks in NBA history</a>, it&#39;s time to rank the biggest NBA busts of all time. Featuring former and active players, this list of the worst NBA number one draft picks includes <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/nba-players-in-china/ranker-nba" target="_blank">players who played&nbsp;in China</a>, players who retired early, and those who eventually became useless in the league. Who is the worst number 1 draft pick in NBA history?

Drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2013, Anthony Bennett is widely considered to the biggest draft bust ever. After a mediocre rookie season, Bennett was passed around teams until he landed in the G League. More recently, 2017 number one pick Markelle Fultz&nbsp;had an underwhelming debut due to a shoulder injury messing up his shooting form. Although he became the youngest player to record a triple double in NBA history, his shooting form never improved, and many speculate the problem has more to do with his mentality. Other bad NBA draft picks include Greg Oden, Andrea Bargnani, and Andrew Wiggins.&nbsp;

Vote up the most disappointing NBA players, and feel free to add any other&nbsp;bad number one picks who deserve to be on this list.

Trash talk in the NBA is something&nbsp;of an art. If you’re gonna&nbsp;trash talk,&nbsp;you’ve not only gotta be able to back it up, you also have your own style. Some harsh <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/funniest-professional-athletes">NBA trash talk is funny</a>, some of it&nbsp;confusing, and a lot of it straight up mean,&nbsp;meant to throw&nbsp;opponents off their&nbsp;game. Some players who lived through funny basketball trash talk were able to dust themselves off and keep playing without missing a step.&nbsp;Others were never the same again after getting burned.There’s <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/strange-athlete-obsessions/jacob-shelton?publish=true">no normal NBA player</a> trash talk; some guys go straight for the jugular and insult everything from a player’s mother to his&nbsp;wife, while other players are content to focus on someone’s looks and lack of skills to pay the bills. The late '80s and early '90s were the heyday of NBA trash talk, and while it seemed like talking smack was a dying art form as the 21st century began to rear its ugly head, players like Kevin Garnett and Russell Westbrook are making sure&nbsp;the not-so-subtle art of trash talk stays alive.Vote up&nbsp;the NBA trash talk that went hardest in the paint. Vote down the smack talk that wasn’t even offensive.&nbsp;If you’re Kevin Garnett you can pick up your Trash Master trophy at the Ranker offices.&nbsp;

They say <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/extreme-beauty-products/bunny-brinkman?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">beauty is pain</a>, but such pain should be limited&nbsp;those wearing the clothes. In the case of these ugly NBA sneakers, their pain is yours, because you have to look at them while they're flying across the court.These are undoubtedly the ugliest basketball player sneakers to ever touch and NBA floor, or possibly even grace your TV screen. Sure, the NBA is <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-top-nba-players-of-all-time">where amazing happens</a>, but it's also the home of felony-level footwear. When it comes to ugly-ass NBA shoes, these not-so-sick kicks are a slam dunk.

Does your city deserve a professional NBA team? Here is a list of cities that should have a professional basketball team, but for one reason or another, don't. These cities are either big enough to have a team or have many sports fans who live there who want a team. From metropolises like Seattle&nbsp;that had a franchise but lost it, to strongholds of other sports franchises like St. Louis and Pittsburgh, there are plenty of cities in America that don't have NBA teams that should.What cities don't have NBA teams? What cities should get NBA expansion teams? It's possible that some of the county's best basketball cities are toiling way without a professional team! If you have an opinion, you can add to this list of cities that should have NBA teams and share it with your friends. Who knows, maybe one of these cities without NBA teams will get one because of you.

When talking about best single season NBA teams, there are a lot of choices, and a lot of great players who made up those teams. Whether the dominant Michael Jordan and his Chicago Bulls, or Magic Johnson's numerous Los Angeles Lakers seasons, you've got a lot to choose from! So take a look at this list of the greatest NBA teams of all time and vote up the ones you think were the true dream teams from all of professional basketball history.Whether it's the Kobe-era Lakeshow or the King James-led Miami Heat, there are a lot of championships here that were earned through sheer dominance against hall of famer teams. It's not about the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/favorite-nba-basketball-teams?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top NBA teams</a> who win against weak opponents, it's the ones who battle against fierce competition and are still victorious time after time.&nbsp;Take a look at these greatest NBA teams ever and vote up the cream of the crop. Remember, you aren't voting for your favorite franchises, you're voting for the absolute greatest single season teams to have ever hit the hardwood in professional basketball.

List of the longest NBA winning streaks by professional teams. A winning streak may span consecutive games or consecutive seasons, and the National Basketball Association has long been a vehicle for keeping such stats on professional sports teams. The winning streak record has been broken numerous times over the years, and this list includes several ties on the longest winning streaks list.  The NBA was founded in 1946 with the consolidation of existing leagues. Early teams such as the New York Knicks, the Boston Celtics, and the Destroit Pistons are still active today, while other teams like the Minneapolis Lakers and the New Orleans Jazz have moved to different city. Basketball has been a favorite American sport for generations and draws crowds at high school, college, and professional levels. Basketball legends from Lenny Wilkins to Michael Jordan to Shaquille O'Neal are frequently listed among the &lt;a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-athletes-of-all-time"&gt;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-athletes-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest athletes of all time</a>&lt;/a&gt;.  This list of NBA winning streak records covers the entire <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-clemson-tigers-basketball-players/ranker-ncaa-basketball?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">history of professional basketball</a> in the US.

Jeff Hornacek

The best NBA buys for the money are the top professional basketball players who were either undrafted free agents or selected late in the NBA Draft. These are all NBA players who were selected outside of the draft's top-20 picks. Many of these players had successful careers, winning NBA championships in addition to a slew of other personal awards. Some ended up being among the best NBA players ever. You will see former Finals MVPs, Defensive Players of the Year, Sixth Men of the Year, all-NBA players and some the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-10-current-nba-players">best players in the league</a>. in addition, guys who carved out solid, above average careers are on this list. There are a lot of familiar names and you will be surprised to see some names who were passed over by a number of NBA teams. There are some superstars and some role players who were in the league for many years.Unsurprisingly, the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-10-best-san-antonio-spurs-and-_39_-players-of-all-time/tristanshaw">San Antonio Spurs</a> are well represented on here. Drafting near the bottom of the draft for the better part of the 25 years, Gregg Popovich and company have managed to stay in contention due to smart drafting and getting bang for their buck with these picks. Finding players like Tony Parker, drafted 28th in 2001, and Manu Ginobili, drafted incredibly at 55 in 1999, are two examples of how well the Spurs have done in getting the best buys with their late round draft picks.What the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/worst-nba-executives-of-all-time/sportsyeah">worst NBA execs</a> have in common is that they don't have players that appear on this list. Which of these players is the ultimate late-round steal? Have your say by voting, adding or re-ranking this list of best NBA buys for the money.&nbsp;

Fathers

Steve Nash Takes a Team Stroll

On the court and off, NBA player dads and their kids are bringing their A-game. And in this case, A is for adorable. No matter what team they play for during the season, there team that matters is the one cheering from the sidelines. And being a dad is their most important job.NBA players who are dads, like Dwayne Wade and Steve Nash, have proven they know how to handle dribbling on the court and at the kitchen table, too. As you'll see from the pictures of NBA stars LeBron James and Amar'e Stoudemire, these basketball stars know how to steal a sideline kiss. And Donte Green's son has definitely mastered the lay-up, or rather a &quot;lay-down.&quot; You already know your favorite basketball stars are talented, but this list of NBA players and their kids prove they are also devoted dads. Vote up the cutest dad moments these NBA stars have been caught in.

Robert Horry: Los Angeles vs Sacramento Kings in 2002

The NBA playoffs bring an all new intensity level that is nothing like the regular season. And with every possession of every game meaning so much, there is nothing better than watching a buzzer beater in the playoffs. These buzzer beaters have not only made for iconic moments that fans will never forget, but have helped shape the careers of many players in the NBA. Jordan jumping over Ehlo, Robert Horry beating the Kings, and Jerry West hitting a 60-footer to tie the game are just some of the great moments in NBA playoff history.&nbsp;Many factors go into the ranking such as the importance of the game, the difficulty of the shot, and whether it was a game-winning or game-tying shot. In your opinion, which ones are the best NBA playoff buzzer beaters?

Tattoos

There is no shortage of NBA players with tattoos, as the league is stocked with players who attempt to&nbsp;express themselves through their ink. Many athletes arguably sport beautiful&nbsp;tattoos and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-have-tribute-tattoos/ashley-reign" target="_blank">tribute ink</a>&nbsp;with special meaning behind them. Chris &quot;Birdman&quot; Andersen, J.R. Smith, and DeShawn Stevenson are just a few of the NBA players with ink from head to toe. However, some critics believe a high number of NBA stars - who can display parts of their bodies via their uniforms - boast&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tattoo-fails/ariel-kana" target="_blank">tattoos that aren&#39;t well received</a>.

Some examples of the unfavored ink seen across the NBA include a morose <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/cool-90s-cartoon-tattoos/crystal-brackett" target="_blank">cartoon character</a>, Abraham Lincoln&#39;s face, misspelled words, and a plethora of tattoos that were lost in translation. &quot;Demon Bird Mothballs,&quot; or &quot;Man who Sells Coffins,&quot;&nbsp; are just a couple of the poorly conceived Chinese character tattoo ideas dreamed up by some of the NBA&#39;s stars. It&#39;s safe to say that it&#39;s best to do a little research before putting symbols from a far away culture permanently on your body.

So which of these basketball players has the worst tattoos in the NBA?

Sports Teams

The best NBA Finals series match-ups are the most memorable and iconic NBA Championship series in the history of the league. From the series that reignited fierce rivalries to those which pitted the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-top-nba-players-of-all-time">best basketball players of all time</a> against one another, these NBA Finals series stand out as some of the best ever. And this, of course, is a list of the best NBA Finals matchups of all time.If it appears that two teams appear far more frequently than others on this list, that's because the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics have appeared in the NBA Finals far more than all other teams with a combined 52 appearances in the 63 seasons between 1950 and 2012. The rivalry has been fueled numerous times but was at its height in the 1980s. Between 1980 and 1989 one or both of those teams played in the finals each season with the likes of Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar battling it out on the court.As the years passed, it was the Chicago Bulls who would next dominate the league, much from the help of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman and Phil Jackson. Especially memorable was the 1993 NBA Finals which saw Jordan and company defeat the Phoenix Suns led by Charles Barkley. Chicago would go on to win three more titles, for a total of six in eight years in the 1990s, while Barkley would play out the rest of his days without a championship ring. The NBA Finals matchups history can be cruel, depending on just which side you're on.Whether the best NBA Finals series match-ups are between rival teams, feature Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame players or are the ones yet to be played, each tells the story of one team who emerged victorious and another who went home disappointed. Which NBA Finals match-up do you think is the best? Vote up the series you like the most, re-rank the list as you see fit, and add any we've missed to the NBA championship list below.Check out more lists like the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-20-funniest-internet-reactions-to-the-nba-finals/randolph">most hilarious internet reactions to the NBA finals</a>, the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-top-nba-players-of-all-time">best NBA players of all time</a>, or check out the fittest cheerleaders of the NBA finals.

NBA free agency can either be feast or famine for your favorite team. For every net positive signing, think LeBron taking his talents to South Beach and winning championships, there's been at least seven players who have been busts with their new teams. The worst signings far outweigh the players who actually matched the production that their contracts dictated.By far and away, the team that's best represented on this list or biggest culprits depending on your point of view are the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-10-ny-knicks-of-all-time/bootsinator">New York Knicks</a>. Since the early 2000s, the Knicks have spent a ridiculous amount of money on players who were less than worthy of a multi-year contract, nevertheless one that handsomely rewarded players who were mediocre at best. This was a common theme under the ownership of Jim Dolan and his former General Manager <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/worst-nba-executives-of-all-time/sportsyeah">Isiah Thomas</a>. Jerome James and Eddy Curry are the biggest players to be on this list, both literally and figuratively.There are other teams that may snicker at the Knicks run of ineptitude playing the free agent market, but they aren't so innocent either.&nbsp;The only stipulation for this list is that players had to switch teams, either by free agency or sign and trade when they were free agents. Players who received extensions from their own team do not qualify for the worst free agent signings since they didn't switch teams. This disqualifies a lot of NBA players who were free agents. Feel free to add players, rank and re-rank who you think the worst free agents to switch teams in the NBA are. &nbsp; &nbsp;

George Shinn

The worst NBA executives of all time are those National Basketball Association team owners and general managers who led their teams to some of the worst seasons on the books, mismanaged players to the point it hurt their teams and overall stunk it up. These men may have been talented professional basketball players but that certainly didn't translate to front office success later on.While there are many other factors to consider, the executives who led their teams to the worst NBA records are instant contenders for the worst NBA executives of all time. Interestingly enough, the NBA executive who led his team to the absolute worst winning percentage over a season ever is also arguably one of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-top-nba-players-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best basketball players of all time</a>. That's right, Michael Jordan, the accomplished player forever known as the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-top-nba-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">best basketball player of all time</a> in the NBA, is also arguably the worst NBA executive of all time. In the shortened 2011-12 NBA season, Jordan's Charlotte Bobcats won only 10.6% of their games and finished with a 7-59 record. Statistically, this season was the worst ever with the seven wins a new record for least wins in a year. Some even argue that had the 2011-12 campaign not started late due to the lockout that the win total wouldn't have changed. But Jordan is far from the only former great player to have an unsuccessful transition into management. <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-greatest-point-guards-in-nba-history/amjbmcg" target="_blank">Legendary NBA point guard</a> Isiah Thomas did fantastic things as a player for the Detroit Pistons but when he tried his hand as Vice President of the Toronto Raptors, coach of the Indiana Pacers or President of Basketball Operations of the New York Knicks, things went horribly wrong. Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas are just two examples of the many failures to serve as executives in the National Basketball Association throughout the years. Elgin Baylor, Chris Mullin, Joe Dumars and many others all were horrible as well. Is Jordan the worst ever? Will his management record ever be broken? Which other executives are the worst ever? Tell us by voting for which executives you think are the worst or adding any we missed below!

Manu Ginóbili

The biggest crybabies in basketball are the professional and college basketball players who constantly pout after a loss, bicker with the officials after a call and generally whine like a little girl when they don't get their way. These NBA and NCAA athletes are some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-top-nba-players-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best basketball players</a> in the game today but from time to time act like spoiled little brats with their tantrums and outbursts. Crybabies in the NBA come in several varieties, not that one type is less annoying than the other. From those who will sit on the bench with their hands over their face and bawl as their team loses, like the aptly named &quot;Big Baby&quot; Glen Davis of the Boston Celtics, to the NBA All-Stars who have to argue each whistle, like Mr. &quot;I'm taking my talents to South Beach&quot; LeBron James and Mr. &quot;I did not sexually assault that woman&quot; Kobe Bryant, these crybaby basketball players all show some inflated sense of entitlement with their words and their actions.Not all of the crybaby basketball players are simply sissies crying out for no reason. Every once in a while there comes a time when it's actually reasonable for a big, tough, professional athlete to cry. Everyone remembers Michael Jordan breaking down after an emotional week in which he lost his father and won his first NBA title. A good cry is also more acceptable in other situations where a loss is painful, either emotionally or physically, such when Dwyane Wade cried after dislocating a shoulder. Just for the record, when you lose a game, crying on the court before time expires, like Adam Morrison did in college when his Gonzaga Bulldogs lost to the UCLA Bruins, falls in the uncool pile. The same goes for <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/athletes-crying-at-press-conferences/the-round-mound" target="_blank">athletes crying at press conferences</a>. Unless you're announcing a retirement, leave those tears at home guys. Come on basketball stars, many of you are already the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-top-nba-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">top NBA players of all-time</a> and don't even get me started on your hot NBA wives. Tell me again what you have to cry, whine and complain about?

Stadiums

Bankers Life Fieldhouse

The best NBA arenas are home to the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-basketball-players-from-iran/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best National Basketball Teams</a> and beloved by fans alike. These arenas seat roughly 20,000 of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/nba-teams-with-the-best-crowds/ryanhollins" target="_blank">best NBA fans</a> who pack the buildings to cheer on their favorite NBA teams each season. While each fan might like their home team's arena the best, there are a few that are adored by fans around the globe for the history or the new and updated amenities or anything in between. What are the best NBA stadiums? Time to vote!Like the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-nfl-stadiums/sportsyeah" target="_blank">best NFL stadiums</a>, the best NBA arenas range from those which have been around for decades and stand the test of time to those newer arenas with all the bells and whistles. Interestingly enough, one of the oldest arenas in the league is also one of the best. Madison Square Garden, home to the New York Knicks in New York City, has been around since 1968 and remains a favorite with its rich history and modern advances.On the newer side of things, fans cannot help but be impressed by the Barclays Center right down the street and home to the Brooklyn Nets. Opened in 2012, the Barclays Center was praised both for bringing pro sports back to Brooklyn and for its stylish modern design. One thing is for sure - this list has more than just the top 10 NBA arenas. It is full of the newest, oldest, most storied, and beloved NBA stadiums in the league.So whether you're a fan of the downtown arenas, like TD Bank Garden in Boston; those on the outskirts with ample room for parking, like The Palace of Auburn Hills outside of Detroit; or the biggest NBA stadium, each NBA fan surely has a few arenas that they love best. Vote up the best from these NBA arena rankings below!

The NBA D-League, which stands for the NBA 'Developmental' League, is the official minor league basketball organization of the real NBA. With the exception of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/all-die-hard-movies-ranked-best-to-worst?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">die hard</a> basketball fans, a lot of people have never heard of it. That's why I'm here. That is why I was lovingly placed on this earth.I am here to tell you that the D-League does exist. It's real. I've seen it.Largely, it serves as a place for stars that get hurt to go play a few games before they come back up and join the active roster of the &quot;big league&quot; club. It's exactly like AAA or AA baseball in that sense. It's also a place for rookies to go play and remain a part of the organization if their skills aren't quite up to NBA level yet and they'd just be taking up space on the bench otherwise.All in all, The D-League is a good idea. But that doesn't mean it isn't semi-horrific. To start, they call it &quot;The D-League&quot;. Even though I just told you what it stands for, it just has a really negative ring to it. &quot;Sorry, you just aren't cutting it. We're sending you down to the D-League.&quot;&nbsp;Ouch.A lot of people don't know about the D-League, and if they do they probably don't even know who any of the teams are. Ranker has been kind enough to let me list The NBA D-League teams for you. The following list is all of the current teams as well as teams that are either no longer in existence or have since changed their names to one of the currently active teams. Vote for the names that are the most thoroughly embarrassing.DISCLAIMER: I didn't make any of these up. These are all real. People that were drafted in the NBA draft have to play on these teams.D-LEAGUE 4 LIFE!!!

Only the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-top-nba-players-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best basketball players</a> in the NBA, but sometimes, the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-top-nba-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest NBA players</a> take their talents overseas. Including former NBA players, all-time greats, and those currently playing overseas, this list of NBA players abroad features some surprising names.&nbsp;NBA legends Magic Johnson, Scottie Pippen, Dominique Wilkins and Dennis Rodman have all played professionally outside the US. Many rising stars, like Josh Smith and Brandon Jennings, decided to play for China, while planning their NBA comeback. Since 2010, 2-time NBA All-Star&nbsp;Stephon Marbury&nbsp;has been&nbsp;a CBA legend, winning three championships with the Beijing Ducks.Some NBA players who struggled with injuries went on to dominate&nbsp;in international leagues, like Amar'e Stoudemire&nbsp;winning the Israeli League championship with Hapoel Jersulam. Other NBA players who play in Europe, Asia, Australia, and beyond include Boris Diaw, Andrea Bargnani, and Carlos Boozer.Vote up the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-10-current-nba-players?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best NBA players</a> who played overseas. Feel free to add any former NBA players who play internationally missing from the list.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Coaches

Matt Guokas

The worst NBA coaches of all time are some of the worst basketball coaches to take the reins of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/favorite-nba-basketball-teams?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">professional basketball teams</a>. They will always be remembered for their contributions to their individual teams but not for the championships and high winning percentages. Plain and simple, these worst National Basketball Association coaches set the bar for how not to coach professional basketball teams.Similar to the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/worst-nhl-coaches-of-all-time/the-round-mound " target="_blank">worst NHL coaches of all time</a>, many of these bad NBA coaches had stellar playing careers but when their playing days were over and they made the leap to coaching, things didn't go so well. Isiah Thomas had that exact experience. He had a record-setting career as a player with the Detroit Pistons but his experience as the President of Basketball Operations with the New York Knicks was far from positive.For other bad NBA coaches, the records they set were for having the worst teams in the history of the league. Sidney Lowe for example tallied a .257 win percentage between his coaching stays with the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Grizzlies in both Vancouver and Memphis. Bill Hanzlik was even worst when he won only 11 of 82 games with the Denver Nuggets in the 1997-98 season. Jim Todd however takes the cake with his 4-33 record coaching the Los Angeles Clippers in 1999-2000. So for whatever reason, all of these worst NBA coaches of all time share one thing in common, at one point in their professional basketball coaching careers they absolutely stunk. But like the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/worst-nfl-coaches-of-all-time/arthur-roderick" target="_blank">worst NFL coaches of all time</a>, many have been given a reprieve and have since gone on to see success with other teams and even at other levels. If nothing else, that should show that if you're passionate about something, don't give up on it! It might not go so well in one situation, but that doesn't mean your next attempt will turn out the same way.

List of the longest NBA losing streaks by professional teams. A losing streak may span consecutive games or consecutive seasons, and the National Basketball Association has long been a vehicle for keeping such stats on professional sports teams. The losing streak record has been broken numerous times over the years, and this list includes several ties on the longest losing streaks list.  The NBA was founded in 1946 with the consolidation of existing leagues. Early teams such as the New York Knicks, the Boston Celtics, and the Destroit Pistons are still active today, while other teams like the Minneapolis Lakers and the New Orleans Jazz have moved to different city. Basketball has been a favorite American sport for generations and draws crowds at high school, college, and professional levels. Basketball legends from Lenny Wilkins to Michael Jordan to Shaquille O'Neal are frequently listed among the &lt;a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-athletes-of-all-time"&gt;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-athletes-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest athletes of all time</a>&lt;/a&gt;.  This list of NBA losing streak records covers the entire <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-clemson-tigers-basketball-players/ranker-ncaa-basketball?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">history of professional basketball</a> in the US.

Basketball terms and phrases can be <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/confusing-anime/anna-lindwasser?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hard to understand</a> when casually watching a&nbsp;game or&nbsp;in the early stages of one&rsquo;s fandom. Some NBA slang will extend beyond just knowing the positions played by LeBron James or Stephen Curry or the names of the stats they accumulate.

Phrases related to basketball can range from the basic to insider, NBA&nbsp;slang, but they are all&nbsp;things fans should&nbsp;know to become experts.&nbsp;Whether you&#39;re using these terms on the court, at home with your friends, or just listening to a game on TV or the radio, all the NBA jargon below will be helpful in keeping your conversation flowing.&nbsp;

So&nbsp;pass the rock and give yourself a triple double by voting up the&nbsp;terms related to basketball that will be most useful for people just getting to know the sport or for basketball fans who need a primer.

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Big ballers, we're ranking the best basketball podcasts. Featuring sports analysts, NBA players, and celebrities, the most popular NBA podcasts is perfect for casual and serious fans of the game. What is the best basketball podcast?If you're looking for&nbsp;basketball podcasts currently airing new episodes, Road Trippin' with RJ and Channing is a must-listen. Hosted by <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-cleveland-cavaliers-of-all-time/ranker-nba?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Cleveland Cavaliers players</a> Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye, and sideline reporter Allie Clifton, the new basketball podcast features <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/shocking-sports-stories/jacob-shelton?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">locker room stories</a>, funny anecdotes, and NBA stars, like LeBron James, Tim Duncan, and Kyrie Irving.Covering basketball and other sports, The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/bill-simmons-podcast-guests/ranker-podcast?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Bill Simmons Podcast</a>, hosted by sports columnist and Boston Celtics fan Bill Simmons, also features celebrity guests, like Charlize Theron, Andy Samberg, and Jake Gyllenhaal. Other good NBA podcasts include The Lowe Post, The Ringer NBA Show, The Starters, and Believe The Hype.&nbsp;Vote up the best basketball podcasts and feel free to add any of your favorite basketball podcasts missing from the list.&nbsp;

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The Lowe Post

Fastbreak Breakfast

The Bill Simmons Podcast

Through The Wire

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The Ringer NBA Show

The Starters

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The Woj Pod

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The J. J. Redick Podcast

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NBA Soundsystem

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The Full 48

Locked on NBA

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Over and Back: Stories About NBA History

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The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix

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