So here’s an argument for the past 30 years being the best three-decade span in NBA history: Since the 1995-96 season the following NBA championship icons started and finished their careers: Kobe Bryant , Tim Duncan , Dwyane Wade , Dirk Nowitzki. We’ve also seen the full tenures of merely legendary greats like Allen Iverson , Steve Nash , Chris Paul , Tracy McGrady , and Carmelo Anthony . The last 30 years include the peak years of players as diverse as Shaquille O’Neal , Kevin Garnett, LeBron James , Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry . And we’re in the midst of an era that includes peak Jokic , Giannis , Edwards , Brunson , and Wemby . Since 1996 the league has also seen four distinct dynasties: the Bulls Pt. 2 aka ‘We Took It Personal’” (1996-1998); the Spurs “On Again, Off Again” (1999-2014); the Lakers “Shaq and Kobe (Mostly) Get Along (2000-2002); and the Warriors “(Mostly) Smiling Death Lineup” (2015-2022). We’ve seen legendary playoff one-offs like the ‘04 Pistons, ‘08 Celtics, ‘11 Mavs, and ‘16 Cavs.…