Big NBA turnarounds are one of the most interesting storylines in the league, especially if it is about winning. A losing season converted into a winning season can be attributed to a team's ability to pull off big-time trades and pick up generational talents in the NBA Draft.
This blueprint worked a lot of wonders for a few teams who made bold moves because it resulted in a big jump to their NBA odds via title contention and even a championship. We will dive into the top four winning season turnaround in the NBA and how big moves have changed their teams' fortunes.
Boston Celtics – 2007-08 season
After making it to the postseason for four straight years in 2002 to 2005, the Boston Celtics became a cellar-dweller team in 2006 and 2007 by only winning 33 and 24 games, respectively. But a couple of big trades in the 2007 offseason has landed them with two new superstars on the roster. They were able to partner Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett with Paul Pierce to create their version of a big three.