For nearly 40 years, the 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers had the dreaded honor of laying claim to the worst record in NBA history.

The Sixers opened the 1972-73 season with 15 straight losses en route to a 9-73 record. Philadelphia's .110 winning percentage was the lowest ever for the league until the 2011-12 Charlotte Bobcats knocked the Sixers off the pedestrian pedestal.

A 149-day standoff between the players and owners caused a lockout-shortened 2011-12 campaign. The basketballs finally bounced on Christmas Day, marking the start of a 66-game slate.

Charlotte opened the season with a 96-95 win against the Milwaukee Bucks . The Bobcats managed just six more victories the rest of the way. Their 7-59 record amounted to a record-low .106 winning percentage and included a season-ending 23

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