The Spurs Drafting Tim Duncan - The Spurs' decision to draft Tim Duncan in 1997 set the stage for the team's success in the late 90s and early 2000s
The Lakers Trading for Kobe Bryant - The Lakers' trade for the 13th pick in the 1996 draft was a bold move that paid off in spades, as Kobe Bryant became one of the greatest players of all time
The Celtics' Acquisition of Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen - The Celtics' trade for Garnett and signing of Allen in the summer of 2007 transformed a struggling franchise into an instant contender, culminating in an NBA championship that same year
The Warriors' Hiring of Steve Kerr - The Warriors' decision to hire Steve Kerr as head coach in 2014 proved to be a masterstroke, as Kerr led the team to three championships in his first four seasons
The Heat's Signing of LeBron James and Chris Bosh - The Heat's free agent signings of James and Bosh in 2010 created a superteam that won two championships in four seasons, and set the stage for the modern era of player empowerment in the NBA