(Updated) List of the NBA Champions (1946–2024)

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If you live in the United States or Canada, you are no doubt well aware of the popularity of the NBA.

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NBA, or the National Basketball Association, is considered the world’s top professional basketball league, especially in the United States and Canada, as out of its 30 teams, 29 are based in the United States and 1 is in Canada.

The history of the NBA dates back to 1946, when it was not a highly anticipated sport. But how did it become the powerhouse it is today? If you want to know more about the development of the NBA, keep reading.

How was the NBA created?

The NBA was not yet a thing. In June 1946, at Boston Garden, owner Walter Brown realized that the large ice hockey arena in New York City that sat empty most nights could be used to host basketball games. He founded the Basketball Association of America.

In 1949, the BAA merged with the National Basketball League to form the National Basketball Association. Originally competitors, the BAA and NBL eventually decided to join forces to form the NBA, the more unified, competitive basketball league we know today.

However, when something new emerges, it takes time for it to gain popularity and establish itself in the sports world. The same is true for the NBA.

By the early 1980s, the NBA was struggling financially, with low attendance, declining television ratings, and a lack of national visibility.

However, under the leadership of David Stern, who became NBA commissioner in 1984, the NBA achieved a remarkable recovery and developed into a global entertainment giant.

Stern’s strategic approach included aggressive marketing that emphasized star players like Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and especially Michael Jordan.

Other innovations, including the implementation of a salary cap, lucrative broadcasting deals with networks and cable, and expanded festivities to elevate the All-Star Game, have helped raise the NBA’s profile and solidify its status as a global sports powerhouse.

NBA teams and divisions

NBA has 30 teams, divided into the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference. The Eastern Conference is divided into three divisions: the Atlantic Division, the Central Division and the Southeast Division.

The Western Conference is divided into the Northwest, Pacific, and Southwest divisions. Each division has five teams. The table below describes the teams in each division in more detail.

Eastern Conference	Western Conference
Atlantic Division	Northwest Division
Boston Celtics	Denver Nuggets
New Jersey Nets	Minnesota Timberwolves
New York Knicks	Oklahoma City Thunder
Philadelphia 76ers	Portland Trail Blazers
Toronto Raptors	Utah Jazz
Central Division	Pacific Division
Chicago Bulls	Golden State Warriors
Cleveland Cavaliers	Los Angeles Clippers
Detroit Pistons	Los Angeles Lakers
Indiana Pacers	Phoenix Suns
Milwaukee Bucks	Sacramento Kings
Southeast Division	Southwest Division
Atlanta Hawks	Dallas Mavericks
Charlotte Hornets	Houston Rockets
Miami Heat	Memphis Grizzlies
Orlando Magic	New Orleans Pelicans
Washington Wizards	San Antonio Spurs

NBA Champions List

The Boston Celtics have won the most NBA championships with 17. However, other teams have also achieved success in the NBA. These teams include:

season	winner	runner up	result
1946–47	Philadelphia Warriors	Chicago Stags	4–1
1947–48	Baltimore Bullets	Philadelphia Warriors	4–2
1948–49	Minneapolis Lakers	Washington Capitol	4–2
1949–50	Minneapolis Lakers	Syracuse Nationals	4–2
1950–51	Rochester Royals	New York Knicks	4–3
1951–52	Minneapolis Lakers	New York Knicks	4–3
1952–53	Minneapolis Lakers	New York Knicks	4–1
1953–54	Minneapolis Lakers	Syracuse Nationals	4–3
1954–55	Syracuse Nationals	Fort Wayne Pistons	4–3
1955–56	Philadelphia Warriors	Fort Wayne Pistons	4–1
1956–57	Boston Celtics	St. Louis Hawks	4–3
1957–58	St. Louis Hawks	Boston Celtics	4–2
1958–59	Boston Celtics	Minneapolis Lakers	4–0
1959–60	Boston Celtics	St. Louis Hawks	4–3
1960–61	Boston Celtics	St. Louis Hawks	4–1
1961–62	Boston Celtics	Los Angeles Lakers	4–3
1962–63	Boston Celtics	Los Angeles Lakers	4–2
1963–64	Boston Celtics	San Francisco Warriors	4–1
1964–65	Boston Celtics	Los Angeles Lakers	4–1
1965–66	Boston Celtics	Los Angeles Lakers	4–3
1966–67	Philadelphia 76ers	San Francisco Warriors	4–2
1967–68	Boston Celtics	Los Angeles Lakers	4–2
1968–69	Boston Celtics	Los Angeles Lakers	4–3
1969–70	New York Knicks	Los Angeles Lakers	4–3
1970–71	Milwaukee Bucks	Baltimore Bullets	4–0
1971–72	Los Angeles Lakers	New York Knicks	4–1
1972–73	New York Knicks	Los Angeles Lakers	4–1
1973–74	Boston Celtics	Milwaukee Bucks	4–3
1974–75	Golden State Warriors	Washington Bullets	4–0
1975–76	Boston Celtics	Phoenix Suns	4–2
1976–77	Portland Trail Blazers	Philadelphia 76ers	4–2
1977–78	Washington Bullets	Seattle SuperSonics	4–3
1978–79	Seattle SuperSonics	Washington Bullets	4–1
1979–80	Los Angeles Lakers	Philadelphia 76ers	4–2
1980–81	Boston Celtics	Houston Rockets	4–2
1981–82	Los Angeles Lakers	Philadelphia 76ers	4–2
1982–83	Philadelphia 76ers	Los Angeles Lakers	4–0
1983–84	Boston Celtics	Los Angeles Lakers	4–3
1984–85	Los Angeles Lakers	Boston Celtics	4–2
1985–86	Boston Celtics	Houston Rockets	4–2
1986–87	Los Angeles Lakers	Boston Celtics	4–2
1987–88	Los Angeles Lakers	Detroit Pistons	4–3
1988–89	Detroit Pistons	Los Angeles Lakers	4–0
1989–90	Detroit Pistons	Portland Trail Blazers	4–1
1990–91	Chicago Bulls	Los Angeles Lakers	4–1
1991–92	Chicago Bulls	Portland Trail Blazers	4–2
1992–93	Chicago Bulls	Phoenix Suns	4–2
1993–94	Houston Rockets	New York Knicks	4–3
1994–95	Houston Rockets	Orlando Magic	4–0
1995–96	Chicago Bulls	Seattle SuperSonics	4–2
1996–97	Chicago Bulls	Utah Jazz	4–2
1997–98	Chicago Bulls	Utah Jazz	4–2
1998–99	San Antonio Spurs	New York Knicks	4–1
1999–2000	Los Angeles Lakers	Indiana Pacers	4–2
2000–01	Los Angeles Lakers	Philadelphia 76ers	4–1
2001–02	Los Angeles Lakers	New Jersey Nets	4–0
2002–03	San Antonio Spurs	New Jersey Nets	4–2
2003–04	Detroit Pistons	Los Angeles Lakers	4–1
2004–05	San Antonio Spurs	Detroit Pistons	4–3
2005–06	Miami Heat	Dallas Mavericks	4–2
2006–07	San Antonio Spurs	Cleveland Cavaliers	4–0
2007–08	Boston Celtics	Los Angeles Lakers	4–2
2008–09	Los Angeles Lakers	Orlando Magic	4–1
2009–10	Los Angeles Lakers	Boston Celtics	4–3
2010–11	Dallas Mavericks	Miami Heat	4–2
2011–12	Miami Heat	Oklahoma City Thunder	4–1
2012–13	Miami Heat	San Antonio Spurs	4–3
2013–14	San Antonio Spurs	Miami Heat	4–1
2014–15	Golden State Warriors	Cleveland Cavaliers	4–2
2015–16	Cleveland Cavaliers	Golden State Warriors	4–3
2016–17	Golden State Warriors	Cleveland Cavaliers	4–1
2017–18	Golden State Warriors	Cleveland Cavaliers	4–0
2018–19	Toronto Raptors	Golden State Warriors	4–2
2019–20	Los Angeles Lakers	Miami Heat	4–2
2020–21	Milwaukee Bucks	Phoenix Suns	4–2
2021–22	Golden State Warriors	Boston Celtics	4–2
2022–23	Denver Nuggets	Miami Heat	4–1
2023–24	Boston Celtics	Dallas Mavericks	4–1

So, that’s the list of NBA champions from 1946 to present. It’s been fascinating to see the evolution of the league and the different teams that have had success over the years.

The NBA has become a global phenomenon, with fans around the world following their favorite teams and players. The championship roster is a reminder of the league’s rich history and legacy.

Please stay tuned for more NBA information!

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