Championship Records

Won first of three consecutive championships. Named Finals MVP.

vs. Indiana Pacers(4-2)

Won 11 championships with the Boston Celtics — the most in NBA history. Won 8 consecutive titles (1959-1966).

Won championships in 1967 (76ers) and 1972 (Lakers).

Led the Bucks to their first championship in 50 years. Scored 50 points in the closeout Game 6. Named Finals MVP.

vs. Phoenix Suns(4-2)

Won his first championship alongside Shaquille O'Neal.

vs. Indiana Pacers(4-2)

Won his first NBA championship alongside Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. Named Finals MVP.

vs. Oklahoma City Thunder(4-1)

Won 5 championships with the Lakers (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988).

Won back-to-back championships with the Rockets (1994, 1995). Named Finals MVP both years.

Won his only championship with the Mavericks, defeating the Miami Heat.

vs. Miami Heat(4-2)

Led the Nuggets to their first championship in franchise history. Named Finals MVP.

vs. Miami Heat(4-1)

Won 5 championships with the Spurs (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014).

Won his first championship as the Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers.

vs. Cleveland Cavaliers(4-2)

Won his first championship, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers. Named Finals MVP.

vs. Cleveland Cavaliers(4-1)

Won 6 championships — 1 with the Bucks (1971) and 5 with the Lakers (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988).

Won 3 championships with the Celtics (1981, 1984, 1986).

Won his first championship, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers. Named Finals MVP.

vs. Los Angeles Lakers(4-1)

Won back-to-back as the Warriors swept through the playoffs.

vs. Cleveland Cavaliers(4-1)

Won back-to-back championships and consecutive Finals MVP awards.

vs. Cleveland Cavaliers(4-0)

Second three-peat ring with dominant playoff run.

vs. Philadelphia 76ers(4-1)

Won back-to-back championships with the Heat. Named Finals MVP for the second straight year.

vs. San Antonio Spurs(4-3)

Back-to-back championships defeating the Portland Trail Blazers.

vs. Portland Trail Blazers(4-2)

Three-peat run continued with a dominant playoff performance.

vs. Philadelphia 76ers(4-1)

Completed the three-peat with a sweep of the New Jersey Nets.

vs. New Jersey Nets(4-0)

Led Cleveland to its first major sports championship in 52 years, completing a historic 3-1 comeback against the 73-win Warriors.

vs. Golden State Warriors(4-3)

Three-peated with a dominant run through the playoffs.

vs. Cleveland Cavaliers(4-0)

Completed the three-peat.

vs. New Jersey Nets(4-0)

First three-peat, defeating the Phoenix Suns.

vs. Phoenix Suns(4-2)

Won 4th championship alongside Dwyane Wade.

vs. Dallas Mavericks(4-2)

Won the championship in the NBA Bubble. Named Finals MVP, becoming the first player to win Finals MVP with three different franchises.

vs. Miami Heat(4-2)

Won his 4th championship and first Finals MVP, defeating the Boston Celtics.

vs. Boston Celtics(4-2)

Returned from retirement to lead the 72-10 Bulls to the championship.

vs. Seattle SuperSonics(4-2)

Won his 4th championship and first Finals MVP, defeating the Orlando Magic.

vs. Orlando Magic(4-1)

Won the 'Flu Game' championship series against the Utah Jazz.

vs. Utah Jazz(4-2)

Won his 5th and final championship, defeating the rival Boston Celtics in 7 games. Named Finals MVP.

vs. Boston Celtics(4-3)

Hit 'The Last Shot' to clinch the second three-peat and his 6th championship.

vs. Utah Jazz(4-2)

Won Finals MVP in 1999, 2003, and 2005.

Won consecutive Finals MVP awards (2017, 2018) with the Warriors.

Won Finals MVP in all 6 of his championship series — a perfect 6-for-6 record.

Won 2 Finals MVP awards (2009, 2010).

Won 3 consecutive Finals MVPs (2000-2002).

Won Finals MVP in 1984 and 1986.

Won his first Finals MVP in 2022 against the Boston Celtics.

Won 4 Finals MVP awards: 2012, 2013, 2016, 2020. First player to win Finals MVP with three different franchises.

Won Finals MVP in 1980 (as a rookie), 1982, 1987.

Won the 1980 Finals starting at center in Game 6 (filling in for Kareem). Named Finals MVP at age 20.

vs. Philadelphia 76ers(4-2)

Never lost a Finals series. Won Finals MVP in every appearance.

Only player in NBA history to win Finals MVP with three different teams (Heat, Cavaliers, Lakers).

Led the Cavaliers back from a 3-1 deficit against the 73-9 Warriors — the only team to accomplish this in Finals history.