What is the NBA team with the most championships? The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics are tied for the most NBA championships. The Boston Celtics have 17 NBA championships, and the Los Angeles Lakers have 17 NBA championships.
The two most famous NBA franchises are also the NBA’s most legendary rivalry, with multiple NBA Finals matchups in the ’60s – and the Larry Bird, Magic Johnson rivalry of the ’80s NBA.
The last last time each team won an NBA title:
Los Angeles Lakers – 2020 NBA champions – LeBron James, Finals MVP
Boston Celtics – 2008 NBA champions – Paul Pierce, Finals MVP
