Tale of the tape: How the Thunder measures up with the Boston Celtics and L.A. Lakers
John Rohde measures how the Thunder franchise stacks up with the legendary Celtics and Lakers franchises.
First season
Celtics — 1946-47
Lakers — 1948-49
Sonics/Thunder — 1967-68
All-time record
Celtics — 3043-2073 (.595)
Lakers — 3103-1904 (.620)
Sonics/Thunder — 1989-1710 (.526)
Best record
Celtics — 68-14 (1972-73)
Lakers â...
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