NBA Finals facts for kids
The NBA Finals, previously known as the NBA World Championship Series until 1987, is the championship series of the National Basketball Association, played under a best-of-seven playoff format. The team who wins the Eastern Conference Finals earns one of the two places in the championship round, with the other place for the team that wins the Western Conference Finals to win the Larry O’ Brien Trophy, which is named after the former commissioner. This event has been played at the end of every NBA and BAA season in history. The first was held in 1947.
List of NBA champions
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Bill Russell (off ball) was a member of one of the first dynasties in the NBA, winning eight straight titles while contending against Wilt Chamberlain (on ball).
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The 1980s saw a renewal in the rivalry between the Boston Celtics (green) and the Los Angeles Lakers (gold), combining to win eight titles.
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Michael Jordan combined with Scottie Pippen and coach Phil Jackson to win six NBA championships.
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Kobe Bryant was a key member of the Los Angeles Lakers that won five NBA championships from 2000 to 2010.
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Tim Duncan won five championships with the San Antonio Spurs from 1999 to 2014.
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Stephen Curry led the Golden State Warriors to 4 championships between 2015 and 2022.
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LeBron James appeared in ten NBA Finals and won 4 titles with three franchises.
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In Spanish: Anexo:Finales de la NBA para niños