Franchise records are the highest scoring and winningest records for all franchises in a given sport and game. They are achieved by the franchise that has won most games, scored the most points, or had one player win multiple individual awards. Many fans love to keep tabs on these historical franchise records to see which team is likely to make history by breaking these historic feats.
Many teams are in a close race to see which franchise will set new records. It can also be a fun way to see if a team has already beaten a former record or is quickly catching up. Some records are likely to never be broken regardless of how much the sport changes over time. Also, some records are unlikely to ever be broken because they simply were impossible in the first place.
Some franchises have set records that they will surely hold forever while others struggle to find the magic and edge needed to keep up with their rivals. The most well-known and watched leagues set the most franchise records that receive the most attention due to their high number of games played and fans watching every game.
Other Records include:
- Most points scored in a row in a regular Season game:
Carmelo Anthony scored 26 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 10, 2008, for the Denver Nuggets.
- Biggest audience to watch a game :
The Golden State Warriors played the San Antonio Spurs in the Alamodome on January 13, 2023 in front of 68,323 spectators. The San Antonio Spurs franchise celebrated its 50th season at this time.
- 20/20/20s (20+ across any three metrics)
- On February 4, 1968, Wilt Chamberlain finished with 22 points, 25 rebounds, and 21 assists.
- On April 2, 2019, Russell Westbrook recorded 20 points, 20 rebounds, and 21 assists.
- One and only player to complete a 5×5 with a 20-20 (20+ in any two stats and at least 5 on the remaining three stats)
On January 1, 2019, Jusuf Nurkic had 24 points, 23 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals, and 5 blocks.
- There are only a few players who have led the league in both blocks and rebounds in the same season.
Steven Howard (Orlando Magic, 2008–09, 2009–10)
- Most Franchises Participated in :
13 by Ish Smith (Houston Rockets 2010–11)
(Memphis Grizzlies 2011)
(Golden State Warriors 2011–12)
(Orlando Magic 2012–2013)
(Milwaukee Bucks 2013)
(Phoenix Suns 2013–14)
(Oklahoma City Thunder 2014–15)
(Philadelphia 76ers 2015; 2015–16)
(New Orleans Pelicans 2015)
(Detroit Pistons 2016–2019)
(Washington Wizards 2019–2021; 2022)
(Charlotte Hornets 2021–22)
(Denver Nuggets 2022)
- In an NBA season, most clubs competed for:
5 by Bobby Jones (2007–08; Denver Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs). Franchise records can play sports more interesting. Some people love to see which team is closest to breaking a record and also whether a team is in the race to break a record. Some of these records are very old but some can still be broken. Fans love to see which franchise is closing in on historic feats.
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