i think its the Boston Celtics
---- The oldest pro basketball franchise is the Philadelphia 76ers. They began in 1939 as the Syracuse Nationals, seven years before the Celtics. The Nationals joined the NBA in 1949, after spending ten years in the Basketball Association of America. The franchise moved to Philadelphia in 1963 and became the 76ers.
* While this is true, it should be noted that during WWII, the franchise was inactive from 1942-1945 (see Wikipedia entry for Philadelphia 76ers). The longest continually operating franchise is therefore the Detroit Pistions, which began operation in 1941 as the Ft. Wayne Zollner Pistons in the old NBL (National Basketball League) which merged with the BAA (Basketball Association of America) to form today's NBA.
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I lot depends on how you define franchise. But there are two good nominees:
1923-32 Rochester Seagrams [Independent]
1932-33 Rochester Seagrams [District Basketball Association]
1933-36 Rochester Seagrams [District Basketball League]
1936-42 Rochester Seagrams [Independent]
1942-43 Rochester Eber Seagrams [Independent]
1943-45 Rochester Pros [Independent]
1945-48 Rochester Royals [NBL]
1948-49 Rochester Royals [BAA]
1949-57 Rochester Royals [NBA]
1957-72 Cincinnati Royals [NBA]
1972-75 Kansas City-Omaha Kings [NBA]
1975-85 Kansas City Kings [NBA]
1985- Sacramento Kings [NBA]
WASHINGTON GENERALS (Hard to believe, but they are a candidate).
1917-1925 Philadelphia Sphas [Independent]
1925-1926 Philadelphia Sphas [Eastern League]
1925-1926 Philadelphia Sphas [Eastern League]
1926-1929 Philadelphia Sphas [Independent]
1929-1933 Philadelphia Sphas [Eastern League]
1933-1934 Philadelphia Sphas [American Basketball League]
1934-1935 Philadelphia Hebrews [American Basketball League]
1936-1949 Philadelphia Sphas [American Basketball League]
1949-1952 Philadelphia Sphas [Independent]
1952-1971 Washington Generals [Independent, fodder for Globetrotters]
1971-1972 Boston Shamrocks/New Jersey Reds/Baltimore Rockets/Atlantic City Seagulls
[Independent, fodder for Globetrotters]
1972-1995 Washington Generals [Independent, fodder for Globetrotters]
1995-2006 New York Nationals [Independent, fodder for Globetrotters]
2006- Washington Generals [Independent, fodder for Globetrotters]
Unc
Boston Celtic
When players and team staff fail to come to an agreement with the NBA bosses which leeds to a lockout
Its gotta be the Indiana Pacers.
your suppost to sign them first
Unc
It is the Boston Celtics that has the oldest team name in the NBA.
The Los Angeles Lakers used to be the best team in the NBA with two great players - Kobe Bryant (currently the best player in the NBA) and - Shaquille O Neal (was the best center in the NBA.
Robert parish?
Darrick Fisher
The Chicago Red Bulls play in the NBA's oldest arena.
all of them
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The oldest player in the NBA in 2016 was Vince Carter, who was 39 years old. His experience and leadership skills had a positive impact on his team's performance that season, providing valuable guidance to younger players and contributing to team chemistry and success on the court.
Shaquille O'Neal is the oldest player currently playing in the NBA at 38 years, 331 Days.
Dallas Mavericks
The Phoenix Suns currently have the best record in the NBA.