Explore NBA Champions: Teams & Rings Info

 

The full list of NBA Champions from the 1990 season onwards can be seen in the following table.

 

Year	Champion	Series Score	Opponent
2024	TBD	TBD	TBD
2023	Denver Nuggets	4-1	Miami Heat
2022	Golden State Warriors	4-2	Boston Celtics
2021	Milwaukee Bucks	4-2	Phoenix Suns
2020	Los Angeles Lakers	4-2	Miami Heat
2019	Toronto Raptors	4-2	Golden State Warriors
2018	Golden State Warriors	4-0	Cleveland Cavaliers
2017	Golden State Warriors	4-1	Cleveland Cavaliers
2016	Cleveland Cavaliers	4-3	Golden State Warriors
2015	Golden State Warriors	4-2	Cleveland Cavaliers
2014	San Antonio Spurs	4-1	Miami Heat
2013	Miami Heat	4-3	San Antonio Spurs
2012	Miami Heat	4-1	Oklahoma City Thunder
2011	Dallas Mavericks	4-2	Miami Heat
2010	Los Angeles Lakers	4-3	Boston Celtics
2009	Los Angeles Lakers	4-1	Orlando Magic
2008	Boston Celtics	4-2	Los Angeles Lakers
2007	San Antonio Spurs	4-0	Cleveland Cavaliers
2006	Miami Heat	4-2	Dallas Mavericks
2005	San Antonio Spurs	4-3	Detroit Pistons
2004	Detroit Pistons	4-1	Los Angeles Lakers
2003	San Antonio Spurs	4-2	New Jersey Jets
2002	Los Angeles Lakers	4-0	New Jersey Jets
2001	Los Angeles Lakers	4-1	Philadelphia 76ers
2000	Los Angeles Lakers	4-2	Indiana Pacers
1999	San Antonio Spurs	4-1	New York Knicks
1998	Chicago Bulls	4-2	Utah Jazz
1997	Chicago Bulls	4-2	Utah Jazz
1996	Chicago Bulls	4-2	Seattle SuperSonics
1995	Houston Rockets	4-0	Orlando Magic
1994	Houston Rockets	4-3	New York Knicks
1993	Chicago Bulls	4-2	Phoenix Suns
1992	Chicago Bulls	4-2	Portland Trail Blazers
1991	Chicago Bulls	4-1	Los Angeles Lakers
1990	Detroit Pistons	4-1	Portland Trail Blazers

 

The Boston Celtics & Los Angeles Lakers hold the record for the most NBA Championships, a testament to their enduring legacy in basketball. Their remarkable success, marked by an impressive collection of titles, has solidified their status as a powerhouse in the sport, capturing the essence of teamwork and excellence on the court.

 

Below is a table of all of the NBA teams with at least three titles to their name:

 

Team	Titles
Los Angeles Lakers	17
Boston Celtics	17
Golden State Warriors	7
Chicago Bulls	6
San Antonio Spurs	5
Philadelphia 76ers	3
Detroit Pistons	3
Miami Heat	3

 

The Los Angeles Lakers, an iconic force in the NBA, have clinched an impressive 17 championships. Their victories, spanning decades, showcase a legacy of excellence and rivalry, particularly with the Boston Celtics.

 

The Boston Celtics, a storied franchise in NBA history, have secured a remarkable 17 championships. Their success, rooted in a rich tradition and legendary players, highlights their dominance in the league, particularly during their heyday in the 1950s and 1960s, under the guidance of coach Red Auerbach.

 

The Golden State Warriors have won a total of seven NBA Championships. 

 

• 1947, 1956, 1975, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2022

 

12 NBA teams have yet to clinch a championship title. These include the: 

 

• Brooklyn Nets
• Charlotte Hornets
• Indiana Pacers
• Los Angeles Clippers
• Memphis Grizzlies
• Minnesota Timberwolves
• New Orleans Pelicans
• Oklahoma City Thunder
• Orlando Magic
• Phoenix Suns
• Utah Jazz

 

Take a look at how many championships your team has won in the table below:

 

Titles	Team	Years
17	Los Angeles Lakers	2019/20, 2009/10, 2008/09, 2001/02, 2000/01, 1999/00, 1987/88, 1986/87, 1984/85, 1981/82, 1979/80, 1971/72 1953/54, 1952/53, 1951/52, 1949/50, 1948/49 (as Minneapolis Lakers)
17	Boston Celtics	2007/08, 1985/86, 1983/84, 1980/81, 1975/76, 1973/74, 1968/69, 1967/68, 1965/66, 1964/65, 1963/64, 1962/63, 1961/62, 1960/61, 1959/60, 1958/59, 1956/57
7	Golden State Warriors	2021/22, 2017/18, 2016/17, 2014/15, 1974/75 1955/56, 1946/47 (as Philadelphia Warriors)
6	Chicago Bulls	1997/98, 1996/97, 1995/96, 1992/93, 1991/92, 1990/91
5	San Antonio Spurs	2013/14, 2006/07, 2004/05, 2002/03, 1989/99
3	Miami Heat	2012/13, 2011/12, 2005/06
3	Detroit Pistons	2003/04, 1989/90, 1988/89
3	Philadelphia 76ers	1982/83, 1966/67 1954/55 (as Syracuse Nationals)
2	Milwaukee Bucks	2020/21, 1970/71
2	Houston Rockets	1994/95,1993/94
2	New York Knicks	1972/73, 1969/70
1	Atlanta Hawks	1957/58
1	Baltimore Bullets (Defunct Franchise)	1947/48
1	Cleveland Cavaliers	2015/16
1	Dallas Mavericks	2010/11
1	Denver Nuggets	2022/23
1	Oklahoma City Thunder	1978/79 (as Seattle Supersonics)
1	Portland Trail Blazers	1976/77
1	Sacramento Kings	1950/51
1	Toronto Raptors	2018/19
1	Washington Wizards	1977/78 (as Washington Bullets)

 

The Chicago Bulls achieved their first three-peat in the NBA Championships in 1991, 1992, and 1993, led by the legendary Michael Jordan.

 

• 1991
• 1992
• 1993

 

NBA Championship Rings are prestigious symbols awarded to players and team staff of the winning NBA Playoffs team. These exquisite rings, often adorned with diamonds and the team’s logo, represent the pinnacle of basketball success.

 

Bill Russell holds the record for the most NBA championship rings, with an astonishing 11 titles during his 13-year career with the Boston Celtics. His dominant presence as a center and unmatched leadership skills on the court helped the Celtics achieve an era of unprecedented success in the 1950s and 1960s.

 

NBA Championship rings symbolize glory and achievement, with their value often surpassing tens of thousands of dollars. Their worth isn’t just monetary but also historical, encapsulating the triumphs and legends of the game. Each ring, adorned with diamonds and custom designs, carries a unique story of victory and team spirit.

 

Yes, Andrew Gaze, the renowned Australian basketball player, does have an NBA Championship ring. He earned this prestigious accolade as part of the San Antonio Spurs during the 1998-1999 NBA season. Although his time with the Spurs was brief, his contribution helped secure the team’s memorable championship victory.

 

LeBron James, one of basketball’s most iconic figures, has secured four NBA Championship rings. His victories span across his tenure with the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Los Angeles Lakers, highlighting his remarkable versatility and leadership in the sport.

 

Kobe Bryant, a legendary figure in basketball, amassed five NBA Championship rings during his illustrious career with the Los Angeles Lakers. His victories in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, and 2010 reflect his immense talent and contribution to the sport, marking him as one of the all-time greats in NBA history.

 

Steve Kerr, a renowned figure in basketball, boasts an impressive collection of eight NBA championship rings. He earned five as a player with the Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs and added three more as the head coach of the Golden State Warriors.

 

Steph Curry, the sharpshooting guard for the Golden State Warriors, has won four NBA Championships. Curry’s exceptional skills have been pivotal in his team’s successes in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022, earning him four coveted NBA rings.

 

One of basketball’s greatest legends, Michael Jordan has an impressive collection of six NBA championship rings. He earned these during his iconic tenure with the Chicago Bulls, showcasing his dominance in the 1990s with two three-peats, in 1991-1993 and 1996-1998, solidifying his legacy in the NBA.

 

The NBA record for most wins in a regular season is held by the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors, who achieved an unprecedented 73 victories. Surpassing the previous record of 72 wins set by the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls, the Warriors set a new benchmark for excellence in the NBA’s regular season.