Zach Lowe and ESPN publish League Pass rankings before every season. In Lowe’s own words, here is what the rankings constitute.
These are watchability scores derived from a formula etched into stone tablets unearthed during construction of Bill Simmons’ backyard swimming pool. We reward each team between one and 10 points in five categories: Zeitgeist, highlight potential, style, League Pass minutiae, unintentional comedy. — ESPN
The Philadelphia 76ers held the top spot in 2018, and for good reason. There was room for excitement — a young team with two budding superstars, a talented supporting cast, and the mystery of Markelle Fultz.