1996-97 Utah Jazz Named Best NBA Team to Never Win a Title

SB Nation has concluded its two-week tournament to identify the best NBA team that never won a championship, with the 1996-97 Utah Jazz emerging as the winner. This Jazz team, featuring stars John Stockton and Karl Malone, famously lost to the Chicago Bulls in the NBA Finals.

The selection process involved 64 teams, divided into four divisions, with one team from each era nominated by their respective NBA sites. Fans participated in voting through SB Nation's FanPulse, leading to a final matchup between the Jazz and the 1994-95 Orlando Magic, which the Jazz won decisively.

The Jazz's victory in this tournament highlights their historical significance, as they were a dominant force in the 1990s, despite falling short in the Finals against Michael Jordan's Bulls.