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The winning team of the series receives the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy. Players from the winning team usually receive championship rings from the team honoring their contribution, with "rings" becoming shorthand for championships. [3] The number of championships won by NBA superstars is often used as a measurement of their greatness. [4]
The Boston Celtics have won the most championships of any NBA team. Shown are the championship banners hanging in their home arena, TD Garden. The NBA Finals is the championship series for the National Basketball Association (NBA) held at the conclusion of its postseason.
The NBA Finals is the championship series for the NBA and the conclusion of the sport's postseason. The winning team's players, coaches, and members of the executive front office usually receive championship rings from the team honoring their contribution, with "rings" becoming shorthand for championships. [3]
The Lakers won the inaugural NBA championship in 1950 to become the first team to repeat as champions. In 1951 , the Rochester Royals defeated the New York Knicks in the only Finals contested between two teams from the same state (something not possible under the current NBA alignment).
Active NBA players who have spent their career at one franchise (less than 10 years) Player Pos. Team Years Draft Seasons Notes Joel Embiid ^ C Philadelphia 76ers: 9 2014, 3rd 2016–present Missed his first two years in the league because of injury. Jaylen Brown ^ G Boston Celtics: 9 2016, 3rd 2016–present Jamal Murray ^ G Denver Nuggets: 8 ...
Shared record: Highest free throw percentage by one team in a playoff game (1.000 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 19, 1992) After the San Antonio Spurs lost the 2013 NBA Finals to the Miami Heat in seven games, the Bulls are currently the only NBA franchise to have won multiple NBA championships without a championship series loss.
Among the many Celtics who won their first NBA championship is Al Horford, who had previously played 186 playoff games without one. This was the first championship for the Celtics since the 2008 Finals and 18th overall, making them the NBA franchise with the most championships. The Celtics finished the playoffs with a 16–3 record.
Most points per game in an NBA Championship series; 41.0 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Phoenix Suns), 1993; Triple-double per game average in the NBA Finals; LeBron James: 33.6 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 10.0 assists, Cleveland Cavaliers (vs. Golden State Warriors), 2017; Only players to score at least 30 points in every game