NBA Championships by Franchise
| Rank |
Titles |
Franchise |
Championship Years |
| 1 |
18 |
Boston Celtics |
1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966,
1968, 1969, 1974, 1976, 1981, 1984, 1986, 2008, 2024
|
| 2 |
17 |
Minneapolis / Los Angeles Lakers |
1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1972, 1980, 1982, 1985,
1987, 1988, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010, 2020
|
| 3 |
7 |
Philadelphia / Golden State Warriors |
1947, 1956, 1975, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2022
|
| 4 |
6 |
Chicago Bulls |
1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998
|
| 5 |
5 |
San Antonio Spurs |
1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014
|
| T-6 |
3 |
New York Knickerbockers |
1970, 1973, 2026
|
| T-6 |
3 |
Syracuse Nationals / Philadelphia 76ers |
1955, 1967, 1983
|
| T-6 |
3 |
Detroit Pistons |
1989, 1990, 2004
|
| T-6 |
3 |
Miami Heat |
2006, 2012, 2013
|
| T-10 |
2 |
Seattle SuperSonics / Oklahoma City Thunder |
1979, 2025
|
| T-10 |
2 |
Milwaukee Bucks |
1971, 2021
|
| T-10 |
2 |
Houston Rockets |
1994, 1995
|
| T-13 |
1 |
Denver Nuggets |
2023 |
| T-13 |
1 |
Toronto Raptors |
2019 |
| T-13 |
1 |
Cleveland Cavaliers |
2016 |
| T-13 |
1 |
Dallas Mavericks |
2011 |
| T-13 |
1 |
Portland Trail Blazers |
1977 |
| T-13 |
1 |
Rochester Royals |
1951 |
| T-13 |
1 |
St. Louis Hawks |
1958 |
| T-13 |
1 |
Washington Bullets |
1978 |
| T-13 |
1 |
Baltimore Bullets |
1948 |
NBA Championship Leaders
Boston Celtics — 18 Championships
Boston leads the list with 18 NBA championships. The Celtics' title history
stretches from their first championship in 1957 through their 18th title
in 2024.
Minneapolis / Los Angeles Lakers — 17 Championships
The Lakers rank second with 17 championships. Five were won while the
franchise played in Minneapolis, with the remainder coming after the move
to Los Angeles.
Philadelphia / Golden State Warriors — 7 Championships
The Warriors rank third. Their championships span the Philadelphia,
San Francisco and Golden State eras of the franchise.
Chicago Bulls — 6 Championships
Chicago won all six of its championships during the Michael Jordan era,
capturing two separate three-peats in the 1990s.
San Antonio Spurs — 5 Championships
San Antonio won five championships between 1999 and 2014, establishing
one of the most successful extended runs in modern NBA history.
How Franchise Championship History Is Counted
Championships on this page follow franchise lineage. When a franchise moves
to another city or changes its name, championships remain part of that
franchise's historical record.
For example, championships won by the Minneapolis Lakers are combined with
those won after the franchise moved to Los Angeles. The Syracuse Nationals'
1955 championship is included with the Philadelphia 76ers, and the
Philadelphia Warriors' early championships are included with the modern
Golden State Warriors.
The Seattle SuperSonics and Oklahoma City Thunder are similarly presented
together on this page, reflecting the championship history listed for that
franchise lineage.
BAA Championships and NBA History
This list includes championships from the Basketball Association of America
as part of NBA history. The Philadelphia Warriors won the inaugural BAA
championship in 1947, while the Baltimore Bullets won the 1948 championship.
The Minneapolis Lakers won the final BAA championship in 1949 before the
BAA and NBL combination created the NBA name for the 1949-50 season.
Including those seasons provides a continuous championship history from the
beginning of the league lineage through the modern NBA.
Franchises With One Championship
Several franchises on the list have won exactly one championship. Denver
captured its title in 2023, Toronto won in 2019, Cleveland won in 2016,
Dallas won in 2011 and Portland won in 1977.
Historic one-time champions also include the Rochester Royals in 1951,
St. Louis Hawks in 1958, Washington Bullets in 1978 and Baltimore Bullets
in 1948.
Championships Across NBA Eras
The championship leaderboard reflects several distinct eras of NBA history.
Boston dominated the late 1950s and 1960s, while the Lakers accumulated
championships across both the Minneapolis and Los Angeles eras. Chicago's
six titles were concentrated entirely in the 1990s, while San Antonio's five
championships stretched across a 16-season period.
The Warriors' seven championships are especially spread out historically.
The franchise won its first championship in Philadelphia in 1947 and later
added championships during the modern Golden State era.
NBA Championships by Team FAQ
Which NBA team has won the most championships?
The Boston Celtics lead this list with 18 championships.
How many championships have the Lakers won?
The Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers have won 17 championships.
How many NBA championships have the Warriors won?
The Philadelphia/Golden State Warriors have won seven championships.
How many championships did the Chicago Bulls win?
Chicago has won six NBA championships, all during the 1990s.
Are Minneapolis Lakers championships counted for Los Angeles?
Yes. This page follows continuous franchise history, so championships won
by the Minneapolis Lakers are included in the Lakers franchise total.
Are BAA championships included?
Yes. Championships from the BAA era are included as part of the league's
historical championship record.
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