Current:Home > MarketsPredictIQ-Boston Celtics now have most NBA championships. How many does every team have? -Elevate Capital Network
PredictIQ-Boston Celtics now have most NBA championships. How many does every team have?
TradeEdge View
Date:2025-04-07 16:15:35
The PredictIQBoston Celtics are on top of the NBA world, and they once again reign supreme over basketball hierarchy.
Monday's win over the Dallas Mavericks gave the Celtics an 18th NBA championship in franchise history, putting them in unprecedented territory when it comes to league history. Even though it's Boston's first NBA championship since 2008, it has spent the majority of its existence as one of the league's premier franchises with its storied history. What's more impressive is Boston has more titles than 22 teams combined.
With Boston basking in glory again, here's which teams have the most titles in NBA history and how many championships every team has:
Which team has the most NBA championships?
The Boston Celtics have the most championships in NBA history with 18 after winning the 2024 NBA Finals. The team had a dominant run starting in 1959, when it won eight consecutive championships.
Boston has won titles in: 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976, 1981, 1984, 1986, 2008 and 2024.
Just behind the Celtics are the Los Angeles Lakers with 17. The Celtics passing the Lakers for the most championships did not please Magic Johnson.
How many championships does every NBA team have?
- Boston Celtics: 18
- Los Angeles Lakers: 17
- Golden State Warriors: 7
- Chicago Bulls: 6
- San Antonio Spurs: 5
- Miami Heat: 3
- Detroit Pistons: 3
- Philadelphia 76ers: 3
- Milwaukee Bucks: 2
- Houston Rockets: 2
- New York Knicks: 2
- Denver Nuggets: 1
- Toronto Raptors: 1
- Cleveland Cavaliers: 1
- Dallas Mavericks: 1
- Oklahoma City Thunders (as Seattle Super Sonics): 1
- Washington Wizards (as Washington Bullets): 1
- Portland Trail Blazers: 1
- Atlanta Hawks (as St. Louis Hawks): 1
- Sacramento Kings (as Rochester Royals): 1
The Phoenix Suns, Orlando Magic, Brooklyn Nets, Indiana Pacers, Utah Jazz, Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Charlotte Hornets, Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans have not won an NBA title.
veryGood! (75)
Related
- Tropical rains flood homes in an inland Georgia neighborhood for the second time since 2016
- Trader Joe's recalls over 650,000 scented candles due to fire hazard
- Why Fans Think Taylor Swift Made Cheeky Nod to Travis Kelce Anniversary During Eras Tour With Ed Sheeran
- Michigan woman died after hiking Isle Royale National Park, officials say
- Residents worried after ceiling cracks appear following reroofing works at Jalan Tenaga HDB blocks
- Zoë Kravitz Details Hurtful Decision to Move in With Dad Lenny Kravitz Amid Lisa Bonet Divorce
- Recalled cucumbers in salmonella outbreak sickened 449 people in 31 states, CDC reports
- Former Alabama police officer agrees to plead guilty in alleged drug planting scheme
- Jamaica's Kishane Thompson more motivated after thrilling 100m finish against Noah Lyles
- How Lubbock artists pushed back after the city ended funding for its popular art walk
Ranking
- Immigration issues sorted, Guatemala runner Luis Grijalva can now focus solely on sports
- Looking to buy a home? You may now need to factor in the cost of your agent’s commission
- As Sonya Massey's death mourned, another tragedy echoes in Springfield
- Mom, stepdad of 12-year-old Texas girl who died charged with failure to seek medical care
- Retirement planning: 3 crucial moves everyone should make before 2025
- Property tax task force delivers recommendations to Montana governor
- Mark Meadows tries to move his charges in Arizona’s fake electors case to federal court
- Massachusetts governor says deals have been reached to keep some threatened hospitals open
Recommendation
USA women's basketball live updates at Olympics: Start time vs Nigeria, how to watch
Hurricane Ernesto barrels toward Bermuda as wealthy British territory preps for storm
Kihn of rock and roll: Greg Kihn of ‘80s ‘Jeopardy’ song fame dies at 75
Watch mom freeze in shock when airman son surprises her after two years apart
What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
Sofia Richie Shares Special Way She’s Cherishing Mom Life With Baby Eloise
Watch as frantic Texas cat with cup stuck on its head is rescued, promptly named Jar Jar
How Rumer Willis Is Doing Motherhood Her Way