The ultimate WESTERN Conference ballot is officially locked in for this final part of our 2 part series. In this episode, we go team-by-team through all 15 Western Conference franchises to carve their 4 ultimate icons into stone.

We jump from icons like LA and Golden State to the conundrums of Memphis and Sacramento, we reveal our final choices and build the ultimate monument to Western Conference basketball history.

Since this is part 2, we hop right into things. If you want a full introduction on our criteria and more context, watch part 1!

Intro (0:00)

Dallas Mavericks (01:51)

Denver Nuggets (07:27)

Golden State Warriors (16:16)

Houston Rockets (23:54)

Los Angeles Clippers (33:03)

Los Angeles Lakers (39:46)

Memphis/Vancouver Grizzlies (49:31)

Minnesota Timberwolves (55:18)

New Orleans Pelicans/Hornets (01:02:33)

OKC Thunder/Seattle SuperSonics (01:06:56)

Phoenix Suns (01:15:08)

Portland Trail Blazers (01:20:06)

Sacramento/KC Kings, Cincinnati/Rochester Royals (01:26:45)

San Antonio Spurs (01:33:52)

Utah Jazz (01:40:28)

Who's on YOUR Mt Rushmore for these squads?

The ultimate Eastern Conference ballot is officially locked in. In this episode, we go team-by-team through all 15 Eastern Conference franchises to carve their 4 ultimate icons into stone.

From the historic dynasties of Boston and Chicago to the modern identity crises of Charlotte and Orlando, we reveal our final choices and build the ultimate monument to Eastern Conference basketball history.

Intro (0:00)

Our criteria (04:39)

Atlanta Hawks (05:40)

Boston Celtics (11:38)

Brooklyn Nets (17:07)

Charlotte Hornets (22:47)

Chicago Bulls (28:27)

Cleveland Cavaliers (34:37)

Detroit Pistons (40:56)

Indiana Pacers (48:00)

Miami Heat (53:44)

Milwaukee Bucks (59:04)

New York Knicks (1:03:35)

Orlando Magic (1:09:39)

Philadelphia 76ers (1:12:59)

Toronto Raptors (1:19:22)

Washington Wizards (01:24:11)

Who's on YOUR Mt Rushmore for these squads?

The NBA has changed dramatically over the last 15 years. Not just on the court, but in the way fans consume the league, how media covers it, and how players shape their own careers.

Joining us is Guardian writer and All-NBA voter Claire de Lune to discuss the evolution of the modern NBA through the LeBron era! We dive into player empowerment, ring culture, media discourse, social media, roster-building, and the forces that shaped today's league.

How much of the modern NBA can be traced back to LeBron James? And what happens when the league finally enters its post-LeBron chapter?

You can follow Claire on X, @ClaireMPLS

You can read Claire's incredible work at the Guardian here:

https://www.theguardian.com/profile/claire-de-lune