Star players are largely judged by how many championships they have won, and accomplishing that feat changes a player's legacy and their standing in the league.
The same can be said from a team perspective. Winning a title or multiple titles elevates the prestige of a franchise, which has plenty of tangible benefits.
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So, as the 2019 NBA Finals approach, which franchises have won the most championships?
Here's the list:
Boston Celtics - 17
1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976, 1981, 1984, 1986, 2008
Los Angeles Lakers - 16
1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954 (as Minneapolis Lakers), 1972, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010
Golden State Warriors - 6
1947, 1956 (as Philadelphia Warriors), 1975, 2015, 2017, 2018
Chicago Bulls - 6
1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998
San Antonio Spurs - 5
1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014
Philadelphia 76ers - 3
1955 (as Syracuse Nationals), 1967, 1983
Detroit Pistons - 3
1989, 1990, 2004
Miami Heat - 3
2006, 2012, 2013
New York Knicks - 2
1970, 1973
Houston Rockets - 2
1994, 1995
Atlanta Hawks - 1
1958 (as St. Louis Hawks)
Washington Wizards - 1
1978 (as Baltimore Bullets)
Oklahoma City Thunder - 1
1979 (as Seattle SuperSonics)
Cleveland Cavaliers - 1
2016
Portland Trail Blazers - 1
1977
Milwaukee Bucks - 1
1971
Dallas Mavericks - 1
2011
Sacramento Kings - 1
1951 (as Rochester Royals)
These 12 NBA franchises have not won an NBA championship:
Brooklyn Nets
Charlotte Hornets
Denver Nuggets
Indiana Pacers
Los Angeles Clippers
Memphis Grizzlies
Minnesota Timberwolves
New Orleans Pelicans
Orlando Magic
Phoenix Suns
Toronto Raptors
Utah Jazz
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