What happened: The 2023 Las Vegas Aces place 30th, the 2013 Miami Heat rank 56th and the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers land 89th. Golden State is the highest-ranked basketball team among the selections shown.
Why it matters: The 13-place gap between Golden State and Los Angeles separates the two highest NBA teams named. Las Vegas is the only WNBA champion among the professional basketball teams shown.
By the numbers: Golden State finished the 2017 postseason 16-1; Los Angeles went 15-1 in 2001.
What to watch: Future editions will determine whether Golden State can move into the top spot.