“Which NBA Teams Have Suffered the Most Heartbreaking Playoff Droughts?”
The Boston Celtics have won a record 18 championships and the Los Angeles Lakers are right behind with 17. The Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs and any team with LeBron James dominated the 2010s.
But with the iconic teams come the duality of the NBA: those who have long suffered through playoff disappointment.
Here are the longest playoff droughts in NBA history. (* denotes currently playing in the playoffs)
Longest Active Postseason Drought
Charlotte Hornets: 9 Seasons (Last Playoff Appearance 2015-16)
The Hornets returned to the playoffs in their second season with their new (old) name in 2015-16 as the East’s six seed, losing in seven games to the Miami Heat. It was only their third playoff appearance since their rebirth as the Bobcats in 2004-05.
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