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The Unrivaled Champions of the NBA

When it comes to winning championships, no one does it better than Bill Russell, the legendary pillar of the Boston Celtics dynasty in the 1950s and 1960s. With an astonishing 11 championships under his belt, Russell stands tall as the ultimate champion in NBA history.

The Top 10 Champions in NBA History

But Russell isn’t the only champion worth mentioning. Here are the top 10 players with the most championships in NBA history:

1. Bill Russell (Celtics: 1956-57, 1958-59, 1959-60, 1960-61, 1961-62, 1962-63, 1963-64, 1964-65, 1965-66, 1967-68, 1968-69)
2. Sam Jones (Celtics: 1958-59, 1959-60, 1960-61, 1961-62, 1962-63, 1963-64, 1964-65, 1965-66, 1967-68, 1968-69)
3. John Havlicek (Celtics: 1962-63, 1963-64, 1964-65, 1965-66, 1967-68, 1968-69, 1973-74, 1975-76)
4. Tom Heinsohn (Celtics: 1956-57, 1958-59, 1959-60, 1960-61, 1961-62, 1962-63, 1963-64, 1964-65)
5. K.C. Jones (Celtics: 1958-59, 1959-60, 1960-61, 1961-62, 1962-63, 1963-64, 1964-65, 1965-66)
6. Tom Sanders (Celtics: 1960-61, 1961-62, 1962-63, 1963-64, 1964-65, 1965-66, 1967-68, 1968-69)
7. Robert Horry (Houston Rockets: 1993-94, 1994-95; Lakers: 1999-00, 2000-01, 2001-02; San Antonio Spurs: 2004-05, 2006-07)
8. Jim Loscutoff (Celtics: 1956-57, 1958-59, 1959-60, 1960-61, 1961-62, 1962-63, 1963-64)
9. Frank Ramsey (Celtics: 1956-57, 1958-59, 1959-60, 1960-61, 1961-62, 1962-63, 1963-64)
10. Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls: 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98)

The Rest of the Champions

But that’s not all! Here are the rest of the players who have won multiple championships in NBA history:

• 6 championships: Scottie Pippen, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bob Cousy, Tim Duncan, Kobe Bryant, Derek Fisher, Steve Kerr, Ron Harper, Dennis Rodman, Magic Johnson, Don Nelson, Larry Siegfried, Slater Martin, George Mikan, Jim Pollard
• 5 championships: Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala, Klay Thompson, LeBron James, Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker, Shaquille O’Neal, Horace Grant, John Salley, Will Perdue, Robert Parish, Kurt Rambis, Jamaal Wilkes, Gene Guarilia, Bill Sharman, Vern Mikkelsen, Pep Saul
• 4 championships: Kevon Looney, Danny Green, JaVale McGee, Patrick McCaw, Shaun Livingston, James Jones, Udonis Haslem, Dwyane Wade, Sam Cassell, Bruce Bowen, Rick Fox, Devean George, Brian Shaw, A.C. Green, Mario Elie, Randy Brown, Jud Buechler, Toni Kukoc, Luc Longley, Dickey Simpkins, Bill Wennington, James Edwards, B.J. Armstrong, Bill Cartwright, Stacey King, John Paxson, Scott Williams, Gerald Henderson, Byron Scott, James Worthy, Larry Bird, Dennis Johnson, Kevin McHale, Mitch Kupchak, Paul Silas, Willie Naulls, Clyde Lovellette, Gene Conley, Whitey Skoog, Bob Harrison

The Legacy Continues

These champions have left an indelible mark on the NBA, and their legacies continue to inspire new generations of players. As the league continues to evolve, one thing remains constant – the pursuit of greatness, and the thrill of winning it all.