The Most Viewed NBA Moment Each Year | Last 30 Years

Dive into the annals of NBA history as we chronicle the single most-watched moment from each of the last 30 years. Relive the dunks, game-winners, and championships that had fans around the world glued to their screens.

1990s:

1991: Michael Jordan wins his first NBA Championship with the Chicago Bulls.
1992: The "Dream Team" dominates in the Barcelona Olympics.
1993: Michael Jordan's game-winning shot against the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Finals.
1994: Houston Rockets win the NBA Championship post-Jordan's first retirement.
1995: Michael Jordan returns to the NBA with his iconic "I'm back" statement.
1996: Jordan leads the Bulls to a record 72-win season.
1997: "Flu Game" - Jordan's iconic performance while being sick in the NBA Finals.
1998: Jordan's final shot as a Bull to win the NBA Championship.
1999: San Antonio Spurs win their first NBA Championship during a lockout-shortened season.
2000s:

2000: Vince Carter's unforgettable Slam Dunk Contest performance.
2001: Allen Iverson's step over Tyronn Lue in the NBA Finals.
2002: Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers Western Conference Finals controversy.
2003: LeBron James gets drafted as the 1st pick.
2004: Detroit Pistons' upset win over the star-studded LA Lakers in the NBA Finals.
2005: Tim Duncan and the Spurs win their third championship.
2006: Dwyane Wade's outstanding NBA Finals performance leading the Heat to their first championship.
2007: Golden State Warriors' "We Believe" upset over the Dallas Mavericks in the playoffs.
2008: Boston Celtics' "Big Three" win the NBA Championship.
2009: Kobe Bryant wins his 4th NBA Championship without Shaquille O'Neal.
2010s:

2010: Kobe Bryant wins his 5th and final NBA Championship.
2011: Dallas Mavericks upset the Miami Heat's "Big Three" in the NBA Finals.
2012: LeBron James wins his first NBA Championship with the Miami Heat.
2013: Ray Allen's clutch three-pointer in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
2014: San Antonio Spurs' team play captivates in a finals win against the Miami Heat.
2015: Golden State Warriors begin their dynasty with their first championship win in 40 years.
2016: Cleveland Cavaliers' historic comeback from a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals.
2017: Kevin Durant joins the Warriors and wins his first NBA Championship.
2018: Golden State Warriors sweep the Cavaliers in the NBA Finals.
2019: Toronto Raptors win their first NBA Championship, defeating the Golden State Warriors.
2020: Los Angeles Lakers win the championship, dedicated to the late Kobe Bryant.
2021 (up to September):

2021: Milwaukee Bucks win the NBA Championship with Giannis Antetokounmpo's 50-point closeout game.