When was the Southwest Division of the NBA created?
The Southwest Division emerged from a complete realignment in the 2004, 05 season. This restructuring occurred after the league expanded to 30 teams with the addition of the Charlotte Bobcats.
Questions about Southwest Division (NBA)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Which five franchises make up the current roster of the Southwest Division?
Five cities define the current roster including Dallas hosting the Mavericks and Houston housing the Rockets. Memphis claims the Grizzlies while New Orleans welcomes the Pelicans and San Antonio serves as home to the Spurs.
How many division titles has the San Antonio Spurs won since the unit's creation?
San Antonio holds nine division titles since the unit's creation which exceeds any other team in the Southwest Division. The Spurs dominated the early years with multiple championships spanning from the inaugural season through the mid-2010s.
What happened to the New Orleans Hornets during Hurricane Katrina?
The New Orleans Hornets temporarily relocated to Oklahoma City following Hurricane Katrina. Most home games during that period took place in Oklahoma City before the franchise returned to Louisiana and changed its name to the Pelicans.
In what year did the Vancouver Grizzlies relocate to Memphis Tennessee?
The Grizzlies began play as the Vancouver Grizzlies based in British Columbia before their relocation brought them to Memphis Tennessee where they have stayed since. This move shaped the identity of the division over two decades.