It's not. The 90s was basically ruled by the east. A good chunk of the 80s too. These things go in waves.
For that matter I don't know if you remember but Miami had a pretty damn good run recently too
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The Bulls ruled the 90s but, 7 of the top 10 teams as far as wins go where in the west.
Between the 1989-90 and 1998-99 seasons.
I was going to mention the Bulls, but it kind of goes without saying that they were different.
I don't think there's an actual reason, but as other said, it goes in waves - I can add my 2 cents by saying maybe taxes can help in favoriting some states over others
I think a lot of it has to do with the weather being nicer in the west. Also generally speaking, I feel like for what ever reason, owners/management is better in the west.
A lot of players like to live in (or are from) California.