List of NBA Players with most Rings

Last Modified May 10, 2023 06:35 GMT

Throughout the National Basketball Decades old history, many players have entered the league and given their all in terms of performance to win the ultimate prize in Modern Basketball; the NBA trophy.

Every aspirant of the game who has played some form of Organised Basketball including High School and College Basketball has worked towards this passion but only very few have gotten the luck, talent, and opportunity to call themselves NBA Champions.

In this article, we will be looking into the History of the NBA and list those talented few who had the privilege of being called an NBA Champion.

List of players with the most rings in NBA history

(Image courtesy of Melinda Jeanne Mastrianni’s Pinterest page)
(Image courtesy of Melinda Jeanne Mastrianni’s Pinterest page)

Bill Rusell holds the record for winning most championships and winning most championships with a single team.

Robert Horry
Robert Horry

Robert Horry is the only player to win seven or more Championships with three different teams.

The players’ list flows in ascending order in terms of Championships won:

Players with Four Championship Rings

PlayersTeam/Teams
Vern MikkelsenMinneapolis Lakers (Now Los Angeles Lakers:1950, 1951 - 1954).
Frank SaulRochester Royals (Now Sacramento Kings: 1951), Minneapolis Lakers (1952 - 1954).
Bill SharmanBoston Celtics (1957, 1959, 1960, 1961).
Gene GuariliaBoston Celtics (1960 - 1963).
Jamaal WilkesLos Angeles Lakers (1980, 1982, 1985), Golden State Warriors (1975).
Andre IguodalaDraymond GreenKlay ThompsonStephen CurryGolden State Warriors(2015, 2017 - 2018, 2022)
Will PurdueSan Antonio Spurs (1999), Chicago Bulls (1991-1993).
Horace GrantChicago Bulls (1991-1993), Los Angeles Lakers (2001)
John SalleyDetroit Pistons (1989-1990), Chicago Bulls (1996), Los Angeles Lakers (2000)
Kurt RambisLos Angeles Lakers (1982, 1985, 1987-1988).
Robert ParishBoston Celtics (1981, 1984, 1986), Chicago Bulls (1997).
Manu GinobiliTony ParkersSan Antonio Spurs (2003, 2005, 2007, 2014)
Shaquille O’NealLos Angeles Lakers (2000-2002), Miami Heat (2006)
LeBron JamesMiami Heat (2012-2013), Cleveland Cavaliers (2016), Los Angeles Lakers (2020).

Players with Five Championship Rings

PlayersTeam/Teams
Tim DuncanSan Antonio Spurs (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014)
Kobe BryantDerek FisherLos Angeles Lakers (2000-2002), (2009-2010)
Denis RodmanDetroit Pistons (1989-1990), Chicago Bulls (1996-1998)
Steve KerrChicago Bulls (1996-1998), San Antonio Spurs (1999, 2003).
Don NelsonBoston Celtics (1966, 1968-1969, 1974, 1976).
Magic JohnsonMichael CooperLos Angeles Lakers (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987-1988).
Ron HarperChicago Bulls (1996-1998), Los Angeles Lakers (2000-2001).
Slater MartinMinneapolis Hawks (now LA Lakers: 1950, 1951-1954), St. Louis Hawks (now Atlanta Hawks: 1958).
Larry SiegfriedBoston Celtics (1964-1966, 1968-1969).
Jim Pollard George Mikan Minneapolis Lakers (1949-1950, 1952-1954).

Players with six Championship Rings

PlayersTeam/Teams
Michael JordanScottie PippenChicago Bulls (1991-1993, 1996-1998).
Kareem Abdul JabbarMilwaukee Bucks (1971), Los Angeles Lakers (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987-1988).
Bob CousyBoston Celtics (1957, 1959-1963).

Players with Seven or more Championship Rings

PlayersTeam/Teams
Robert Horry (7 championships)Houston Rockets (1994-1995), Los Angeles Lakers (2000-2002), San Antonio Spurs (2005, 2007).
Frank Ramsey & Jim Loscutoff (7 ChampionshipsBoston Celtics (1957, 1959, 1960-1964).
John Havlicek (8 Championships)Boston Celtics (1963-1966, 1968-1969, 1974, 1976).
Thomas “Satch” Sanders (8 Championships)Boston Celtics (1961-1966, 1968-1969).
KC Jones (8 Championships)Boston Celtics (1959-1966).
Tom Heinsohn (8 Championships)Boston Celtics (1957, 1959-1965).
Sam Jones (10 Championships)Boston Celtics (1959-1966, 1968, 1969).
Bill Russell (11 Championships)Boston Celtics (1957, 1959-1966, 1968, 1969).

Winning an NBA championship is a long hard road and there are many hurdles along the way, but there is no better feeling than seeing the clock expire and you being declared champion, going down in history as a winner for your team. Talent is very important when it comes to winning a championship, but no player can win if they are not a good team player. A player needs the right blend of skills to work successfully and win one of the most revered prizes in Professional Basketball.

FAQs

A. Bill played his entire professional Basketball career with the Boston Celtics.
A. Despite winning seven NBA Championships, Robert is yet to be selected or chosen for the honor of Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer.
A. Dennis is a five-time NBA Champion.
A. Tim is a five-time NBA Champion.

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