Who Has The Most NBA Rings? List of NBA Teams and Players With The Most Championships

Do you want to know who has the most NBA Rings? We delve into the realm of champions as we unveil the players and teams who have the most NBA rings throughout their careers.

NBA Rings

In the National Basketball Association (NBA), a coveted championship ring is bestowed upon individuals who are part of the victorious team in the annual NBA Finals. These rings are a symbol of triumph and are presented to players, coaches, and members of the executive-front office who contributed to the team's success. The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics share the record for the most championship rings, with both teams having amassed an impressive total of 17 rings each.

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When it comes to coaching, Phil Jackson holds the distinction of having the highest number of championship rings, having accumulated a remarkable 11 rings throughout his career. As for players, Bill Russell stands at the pinnacle with an astounding 11 championship rings to his name as well.

The tradition of awarding NBA championship rings dates back to the inaugural NBA Finals in 1947. Since then, these rings have become highly sought-after symbols of excellence and achievement in the basketball world. In the modern era, the defending champions are honored with their rings during their first home game of the season, adding an extra layer of celebration and anticipation for both the team and their passionate fans.

Who Has the Most NBA Rings?

No.of.Championships

Player

Seasons Played

Championship teams

11

Bill Russell

13

Boston Celtics (1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969)

10

Sam Jones

12

Boston Celtics (1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969)

8

Tom Heinsohn

9

Boston Celtics (1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965)

K. C. Jones

9

Boston Celtics (1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966)

Satch Sanders

13

Boston Celtics (1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969)

John Havlicek

16

Boston Celtics (1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976)

7

Jim Loscutoff

9

Boston Celtics (1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964)

Frank Ramsey

9

Robert Horry

16

Houston Rockets (1994, 1995)

Los Angeles Lakers (2000, 2001, 2002)

San Antonio Spurs (2005, 2007)

6

Bob Cousy

14

Boston Celtics (1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

(formerly Lew Alcindor)

20

Milwaukee Bucks (1971)

Los Angeles Lakers (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988)

Michael Jordan

15

Chicago Bulls (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)

Scottie Pippen

17

5

George Mikan

7

Minneapolis Lakers (1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954)

Jim Pollard

7

Slater Martin

11

Minneapolis Lakers (1950, 1952, 1953, 1954)

St. Louis Hawks (1958)

Larry Siegfried

9

Boston Celtics (1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969)

Don Nelson

14

Boston Celtics (1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976)

Michael Cooper

12

Los Angeles Lakers (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988)

Magic Johnson

13

Dennis Rodman

14

Detroit Pistons (1989, 1990)

Chicago Bulls (1996, 1997, 1998)

Ron Harper

15

Chicago Bulls (1996, 1997, 1998)

Los Angeles Lakers (2000, 2001)

Steve Kerr

15

Chicago Bulls (1996, 1997, 1998)

San Antonio Spurs (1999, 2003)

Kobe Bryant

20

Los Angeles Lakers (2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010)

Derek Fisher

18

Tim Duncan

19

San Antonio Spurs (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014)

4

Vern Mikkelsen

10

Minneapolis Lakers (1950, 1952, 1953, 1954)

Frank Saul

6

Rochester Royals (1951)

Minneapolis Lakers (1952, 1953, 1954)

Bill Sharman

11

Boston Celtics (1957, 1959, 1960, 1961)

Gene Guarilia

4

Boston Celtics (1960, 1961, 1962, 1963)

Jamaal Wilkes

12

Golden State Warriors (1975)

Los Angeles Lakers (1980, 1982, 1985)

Kurt Rambis

14

Los Angeles Lakers (1982, 1985, 1987, 1988)

Robert Parish

21

Boston Celtics (1981, 1984, 1986)

Chicago Bulls (1997)

Will Perdue

13

Chicago Bulls (1991, 1992, 1993)

San Antonio Spurs (1999)

John Salley

11

Detroit Pistons (1989, 1990)

Chicago Bulls (1996)

Los Angeles Lakers (2000)

Horace Grant

17

Chicago Bulls (1991, 1992, 1993)

Los Angeles Lakers (2001)

Shaquille O'Neal

19

Los Angeles Lakers (2000, 2001, 2002)

Miami Heat (2006)

Manu Ginóbili

16

San Antonio Spurs (2003, 2005, 2007, 2014)

Tony Parker

18

LeBron James

19

Miami Heat (2012, 2013)

Cleveland Cavaliers (2016)

Los Angeles Lakers (2020)

Stephen Curry

13

Golden State Warriors (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022)

Draymond Green

10

Andre Iguodala

18

Klay Thompson

9

3

Bob Harrison

9

Minneapolis Lakers (1950, 1952, 1953)

Whitey Skoog

6

Minneapolis Lakers (1952, 1953, 1954)

Gene Conley

6

Boston Celtics (1959, 1960, 1961)

Clyde Lovellette

11

Minneapolis Lakers (1954)

Boston Celtics (1963, 1964)

Willie Naulls

10

Boston Celtics (1964, 1965, 1966)

Paul Silas

16

Boston Celtics (1974, 1976)

Seattle SuperSonics (1979)

Mitch Kupchak

11

Washington Bullets (1978)

Los Angeles Lakers (1982[k], 1985)

Dennis Johnson

14

Seattle SuperSonics (1979)

Boston Celtics (1984, 1986)

Larry Bird

13

Boston Celtics (1981, 1984, 1986)

Kevin McHale

13

Byron Scott

14

Los Angeles Lakers (1985, 1987, 1988)

James Worthy

12

Gerald Henderson

13

Boston Celtics (1981, 1984)

Detroit Pistons (1990)

B. J. Armstrong

11

Chicago Bulls (1991, 1992, 1993)

Bill Cartwright

15

Stacey King

8

John Paxson

11

Scott Williams

15

James Edwards

19

Detroit Pistons (1989, 1990)

Chicago Bulls (1996)

Randy Brown

12

Chicago Bulls (1996, 1997, 1998)

Jud Buechler

12

Toni Kukoč

13

Luc Longley

10

Dickey Simpkins

7

Bill Wennington

13

Mario Elie

11

Houston Rockets (1994, 1995)

San Antonio Spurs (1999)

A.C. Green

16

Los Angeles Lakers (1987, 1988, 2000)

Rick Fox

13

Los Angeles Lakers (2000, 2001, 2002)

Devean George

11

Brian Shaw

14

Bruce Bowen

13

San Antonio Spurs ( 2003, 2005, 2007)

Sam Cassell

15

Houston Rockets (1994, 1995)

Boston Celtics (2008)

Udonis Haslem

19

Miami Heat (2006, 2012, 2013)

Dwyane Wade

16

James Jones

14

Miami Heat (2012, 2013)

Cleveland Cavaliers (2016)

Shaun Livingston

14

Golden State Warriors (2015, 2017, 2018)

Patrick McCaw

5

Golden State Warriors (2017, 2018)

Toronto Raptors (2019)

Danny Green

13

San Antonio Spurs (2014)

Toronto Raptors (2019)

Los Angeles Lakers (2020)

JaVale McGee

14

Golden State Warriors (2017, 2018)

Los Angeles Lakers (2020)

Kevon Looney

7

Golden State Warriors (2017, 2018, 2022)

NBA Players With the Most Rings As of 2023

S.No

Player

Seasons Played

Championship teams

1

Bill Russell

13

Boston Celtics (1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969)

2

Sam Jones

12

Boston Celtics (1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969)

3

Tom Heinsohn

9

Boston Celtics (1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965)

4

K. C. Jones

9

Boston Celtics (1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966)

5

Satch Sanders

13

Boston Celtics (1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969)

6

John Havlicek

16

Boston Celtics (1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976)

7

Jim Loscutoff

9

Boston Celtics (1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964)

8

Frank Ramsey

9

9

Robert Horry

16

Houston Rockets (1994, 1995)

Los Angeles Lakers (2000, 2001, 2002)

San Antonio Spurs (2005, 2007)

10

Bob Cousy

14

Boston Celtics (1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963)

Bill Russell, the esteemed center of the Boston Celtics, holds the extraordinary record for the most NBA championships won, boasting an impressive tally of 11 titles throughout his illustrious 13-year playing career. Russell's championship journey began in his rookie year when he clinched his first championship with the Boston Celtics. Subsequently, he continued his winning streak by securing an astonishing ten championships in the following 12 years.

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A remarkable feat of Russell's career was his incredible stretch of eight consecutive championships, spanning from 1959 to 1966. This unprecedented achievement showcased his exceptional skills, leadership, and the Celtics' dominance during that era. In addition to his extraordinary playing abilities, Russell showcased his versatility by assuming the role of player-coach in his last two championship victories in 1968 and 1969.

Among Russell's esteemed teammates, Sam Jones stands as the second-highest record holder in NBA history, having secured an impressive ten championships from 1959 to 1969. Furthermore, four other Celtics players left an indelible mark in basketball history, each capturing eight championships. These legendary players include Tom Heinsohn, K. C. Jones, Satch Sanders, and John Havlicek, with Havlicek being the only one to achieve championships independently of Russell's era.

Additionally, two other remarkable Celtics players, Jim Loscutoff and Frank Ramsey, made their mark by winning seven championships each. The combined success of these exceptional players not only solidified the Boston Celtics as a dominant force in the NBA but also established an unparalleled legacy of championship triumphs in the annals of basketball history.

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National Basketball Association

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America, consisting of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada). It is regarded as the top basketball league globally and is considered one of the major professional sports leagues in both the United States and Canada.

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Originally established as the Basketball Association of America (BAA) in New York City on June 6, 1946, the league merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) on August 3, 1949, and adopted the name National Basketball Association. In 1976, the NBA merged with the American Basketball Association (ABA), resulting in the addition of four franchises to the NBA. The regular season of the NBA takes place from October to April, with each team playing 82 games. The league's playoff tournament extends into June. As of 2020, NBA players have the highest average annual salary among all athletes worldwide.

The NBA is an active member of USA Basketball (USAB), which is recognized by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) as the governing body for basketball in the United States. The league's main offices are located in Midtown Manhattan, where they oversee several international and team-specific offices. NBA Entertainment and NBA TV studios operate from offices in Secaucus, New Jersey. In terms of revenue, the NBA is the third wealthiest professional sports league in North America, following the National Football League (NFL) and Major League Baseball (MLB), and ranks among the top four leagues globally.

The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers are the most successful teams in the NBA, with each winning a total of 17 NBA championships. The Golden State Warriors are the current league champions, having defeated the Boston Celtics 4–2 in the 2022 NBA Finals to conclude the 2021–22 season.

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Who Has the Most NBA Rings? - FAQ

1. Which team shares the record for the most championship rings in the NBA?

Both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics share the record for the most championship rings, with each team having won a total of 17 rings.

2. Q: Who holds the record for the most NBA championships won?  

Bill Russell, the renowned Boston Celtics center, holds the record for the most NBA championships won, with an incredible 11 titles to his name.

3. Who has the highest number of championship rings as a coach?

Phil Jackson holds the distinction of having the highest number of championship rings as a coach, with an impressive total of 11 rings throughout his coaching career.

4. Who is the player with the most NBA championship rings?  

Bill Russell, in addition to holding the record for the most championships won, also holds the record for the most championship rings as a player, with an astounding 11 rings.

5. When and how are NBA championship rings awarded?  

The tradition of awarding NBA championship rings dates back to the inaugural NBA Finals in 1947. In the modern era, the defending champions are honoured with their rings during their first home game of the season, creating a special celebration for the team and their passionate fans

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