Benjamin Hoffman, N.B.A.'s Eastern Conference Chips Away at West's Dominance, New York Times, 27 marzo 2016. URL consultato il 12 maggio 2024.
«…since Michael Jordan's second (of three) retirements, the West has truly dominated, winning 12 of 17 titles. It is an edge that becomes even more extreme when you realize the Spurs and the Los Angeles Lakers have each won as many titles in that time as all Eastern Conference teams combined.»