NBA franchises ranked by total championship titles won since the Basketball Association of America merged into the NBA in 1949. The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers are tied as the most decorated franchises in NBA history — the Cel...
About: NBA Franchises with the Most Championships (All Time)
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NBA franchises ranked by total championship titles won since the Basketball Association of America merged into the NBA in 1949. The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers are tied as the most decorated franchises in NBA history — the Celtics' dynasty of the 1950s and 1960s under Bill Russell and Red Auerbach, and the Lakers' sustained excellence across multiple eras in Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and through the Showtime, Kobe-Shaq, and LeBron eras, have produced a combined rivalry that defines the history of professional basketball.
Key Findings
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Boston Celtics leads with 18 in All Time.
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Average value in All Time: 8 · median: 6.
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Gap in All Time: Boston Celtics is 6× larger than Philadelphia 76ers.
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Data Points
8
8 categories
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1 year
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Top Value
18
Boston Celtics
NBA Championships · All Time
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Metrics
1
NBA Championships
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Period
All Time
Single year snapshot
Category Rankings
Ranked by All Time value · vs. All Time| # | Category | All Time | All Time | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Boston Celtics | 18 | 18 | +0% |
| 🥈 | Los Angeles Lakers | 17 | 17 | +0% |
| 🥉 | Golden State Warriors | 7 | 7 | +0% |
| 4 | Chicago Bulls | 6 | 6 | +0% |
| 5 | San Antonio Spurs | 5 | 5 | +0% |
| 6 | Miami Heat | 3 | 3 | +0% |
| 7 | Detroit Pistons | 3 | 3 | +0% |
| 8 | Philadelphia 76ers | 3 | 3 | +0% |
Statistical Summary — All Time
18
Maximum
3
Minimum
8
Average
6
Median
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