Championship Rings

Measures the number of NBA championships a player won as a meaningful contributor. This is the ultimate team accomplishment in basketball. Rings carry enormous weight in legacy debates. However, context matters — a Finals MVP on a dynasty is valued higher than a bench player on a championship team. This factor counts total rings, with scoring guidance that considers role and contribution level.

487entities ranked

Used in:HR LS CIF

Championship Rings Leaderboard

#	Entity	Score	Reasoning
	Bill Russellplayer	100	Bill Russell won 11 championships in 13 seasons, the most in NBA history. He was the primary player and defensive anchor for every single one of those Celtics championship teams. He is the anchor entity at 100 for this factor.
	Michael Jordanplayer	98	Jordan won 6 championships with 6 Finals MVPs, going a perfect 6-0 in the Finals. He was the unquestioned best player on every championship team. He is the anchor entity at 98.
	John Havlicekplayer	95	Havlicek won 8 NBA championships (1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976) as a key contributor and later star player for the Celtics dynasty. Eight rings as a significant contributor places him at dynasty-builder level.
	Bob Cousyplayer	95	Cousy won 6 NBA championships (1957, 1959-1963) as the primary point guard and floor general for the Celtics dynasty. He was a key contributor and the offensive catalyst for those championship teams.
	Sam Jonesplayer	95	Jones won 10 NBA championships (1959-1966, 1968-1969) as a key starter and clutch performer for the Celtics dynasty, placing him among the all-time championship leaders as a primary contributor.
	Kareem Abdul-Jabbarplayer	95	Kareem won 6 NBA championships as a primary contributor with 2 Finals MVPs, placing him at the dynasty-builder level as a franchise cornerstone.
7	Magic Johnsonplayer	92	Magic won 5 championships as the clear leader and primary playmaker, earning 3 Finals MVPs and defining the Showtime Lakers dynasty.
8	Tim Duncanplayer	90	Tim Duncan won 5 championships (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014) with 3 Finals MVPs. He was the anchor and best player for the Spurs dynasty spanning 15 years. The anchor explicitly scores him at 90.
9	Kobe Bryantplayer	89	Kobe won 5 championships with 2 Finals MVPs, serving as the primary star for the 2009-2010 titles and co-star with Shaq for 2000-2002, placing him in the dynasty builder tier.
9	Scottie Pippenplayer	89	Pippen won 6 championships as the clear second-best player on the Bulls dynasty, playing a crucial defensive and facilitating role. While not the primary star like Jordan, he was essential to all six titles.
11	Larry Birdplayer	88	Bird won 3 championships (1981, 1984, 1986) as the clear best player and leader of the Celtics, placing him in the dynasty builder tier with multiple rings as a franchise cornerstone.
11	Michael Cooperplayer	88	5 NBA championships (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988 Lakers). Elite defensive wing and key role player on the Showtime Lakers dynasty. Won DPOY in 1987. One of the most decorated role players ever.
11	Derek Fisherplayer	88	5 NBA championships (2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010 Lakers). Starting point guard on five championship teams. Made clutch shots in multiple Finals runs. One of the most decorated role players in history.
11	Shaquille O'Nealplayer	88	Shaq won 4 championships — 3 as the clear best player with the Lakers (2000-2002, all 3 Finals MVPs) and 1 as a key contributor with the Heat (2006). His dominant role in the three-peat places him in the dynasty builder tier.
11	Dennis Rodmanplayer	88	Rodman won 5 championships - 2 with Detroit (1989, 1990) and 3 with Chicago (1996, 1997, 1998) as a key defensive contributor and rebounder on all championship teams.
11	Draymond Greenplayer	88	Green has won 4 championships (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022) as a key starter and defensive anchor for the Warriors dynasty. He was the emotional leader and defensive catalyst for all four titles, placing him in the championship dynasty builder tier.
11	LeBron Jamesplayer	88	LeBron won 4 championships (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020) with 4 Finals MVPs, placing him in the championship dynasty builder tier.
11	Stephen Curryplayer	88	Curry has won 4 championships (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022) with 1 Finals MVP, serving as the primary offensive engine and leader of the Warriors dynasty.
11	George Mikanplayer	88	Mikan won 5 championships (1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954) as the clear best player and dominant center for the Minneapolis Lakers dynasty, placing him in the championship dynasty builder tier.
20	Jamaal Wilkesplayer	87	4 NBA championships (1975 Warriors, 1980, 1982, 1985 Lakers). Hall of Fame forward who was a starter and key contributor on four championship teams across two franchises.
20	Andre Iguodalaplayer	87	4 NBA championships (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022 Warriors). Won Finals MVP in 2015. Key sixth man and defensive wing on the Warriors dynasty. Elite role in all four title runs.
20	Bill Sharmanplayer	87	4 NBA championships (1957, 1959, 1960, 1961 Celtics). Hall of Fame shooting guard and starter alongside Bob Cousy on the early Celtics dynasty.
23	Dwyane Wadeplayer	85	Wade won 3 championships (2006, 2012, 2013) with 1 Finals MVP (2006), placing him in the multi-championship winner tier as a primary contributor on all three teams.
23	James Worthyplayer	85	Worthy won 3 championships (1985, 1987, 1988) as a key starter and Finals MVP in 1988, placing him in the multi-championship winner tier as a significant contributor.
23	Tony Parkerplayer	85	Parker won 4 championships (2003, 2005, 2007, 2014) as a key starter and primary ball-handler, earning Finals MVP in 2007, placing him in the multi-championship winner tier.
23	Kawhi Leonardplayer	85	Leonard has 2 championships as a key contributor - 2014 Finals MVP with San Antonio and 2019 Finals MVP with Toronto, placing him in the 78-87 multi-championship winner range.
23	Klay Thompsonplayer	85	Thompson won 4 championships (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022) as a key starter and second option on the Warriors dynasty, placing him in the multi-championship winner tier.
28	Kevin McHaleplayer	84	3 NBA championships (1981, 1984, 1986 Celtics). Hall of Fame power forward with some of the greatest post moves in history. Star player and starter on all three title teams alongside Bird and Parish.
29	Kevon Looneyplayer	83	4 NBA championships (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022 Warriors). Developed from a bench player to a starting center across the dynasty. Key rebounder and screen-setter on four title teams.
30	Byron Scottplayer	82	3 NBA championships (1985, 1987, 1988 Lakers). Starting shooting guard on the Showtime Lakers alongside Magic Johnson. Key two-way contributor.
30	Dennis Johnsonplayer	82	Johnson won 3 NBA championships (1979 with Seattle, 1984 and 1986 with Boston) as a significant contributor and key starter. He was Finals MVP in 1979, placing him in the multi-championship winner tier.
30	A.C. Greenplayer	82	3 NBA championships (1987, 1988 Lakers as starter, 2000 Lakers as veteran role player). Key contributor on Showtime Lakers, rotation player on Shaq-Kobe team.
30	Manu Ginobiliplayer	82	Ginobili won 4 championships (2003, 2005, 2007, 2014) as a key starter and sixth man for the Spurs dynasty, placing him in the multi-championship winner tier.
30	Robert Horryplayer	82	7 NBA championships (1994, 1995 Rockets; 2000, 2001, 2002 Lakers; 2005, 2007 Spurs). Most decorated role player in NBA history. Big Shot Rob hit clutch shots in multiple Finals. Always a role player, never a star.
30	Isiah Thomasplayer	82	Thomas won 2 championships (1989, 1990) as the clear leader and best player on both Pistons title teams, earning Finals MVP in 1990.
30	Robert Parishplayer	82	Parish won 3 championships (1981, 1984, 1986) as a key starter and the starting center for the Celtics' Big Three era alongside Bird and McHale.
37	Toni Kukocplayer	80	3 NBA championships (1996, 1997, 1998 Bulls). Key sixth man on the second three-peat. Croatian star who provided versatile scoring, playmaking, and clutch shot-making off the bench.
37	Danny Greenplayer	80	3 NBA championships (2014 Spurs, 2019 Raptors, 2020 Lakers). Elite 3-and-D wing who was a starter on three different championship teams. One of few players to win with three different franchises.
37	Bruce Bowenplayer	80	3 NBA championships (2003, 2005, 2007 Spurs). Starting small forward and elite perimeter defender on three Spurs championship teams. Integral defensive role player.
37	Udonis Haslemplayer	80	3 NBA championships (2006, 2012, 2013 Heat). Starting power forward on the 2006 title team. Key role player and emotional leader on the Big Three era championships. Lifetime Heat player.
41	Luke Longleyplayer	79	3 NBA championships (1996, 1997, 1998 Bulls). Starting center on the second Bulls three-peat alongside Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Solid role as the big man in the triangle offense.
42	Dave Cowensplayer	78	Cowens won 2 championships (1974, 1976) as the primary center and key player for the Celtics, earning Finals MVP in 1973, placing him in the multi-championship winner tier.
42	Joe Dumarsplayer	78	Dumars won 2 championships (1989, 1990) as a key starter and Finals MVP in 1989, placing him in the multi-championship winner tier as a significant contributor.
42	Walt Frazierplayer	78	Frazier won 2 NBA championships (1970, 1973) as the primary star and floor general for both Knicks title teams, placing him in the multi-championship winner tier.
42	Chris Boshplayer	78	Bosh won 2 championships (2012, 2013) as the third star of Miami's Big Three, serving as a crucial stretch-four and defensive anchor for both titles.
42	JaVale McGeeplayer	78	3 NBA championships (2017, 2018 Warriors, 2020 Lakers). Backup center who provided rim protection and lob threat. Three rings as a rotation big man across two dynasties.
42	Hakeem Olajuwonplayer	78	Hakeem won 2 championships (1994, 1995) as the clear best player and Finals MVP both times. His back-to-back titles as the undisputed leader place him in the multi-championship winner tier.
48	Dave DeBusschereplayer	75	2 NBA championships (1970, 1973 Knicks). All-Star power forward and elite defender who was a cornerstone of both Knicks championship teams.
48	Cedric Maxwellplayer	75	2 NBA championships (1981, 1984 Celtics). Won Finals MVP in 1981, leading the team in scoring and rebounding in the Finals. Key starter on both title teams.
48	Jo Jo Whiteplayer	75	2 NBA championships (1974, 1976 Celtics). Won Finals MVP in 1976. Hall of Fame guard who was the primary ball-handler on both title teams.
51	Bill Laimbeerplayer	73	2 NBA championships (1989, 1990 Pistons). Starting center and key physical enforcer on the Bad Boy Pistons dynasty. Integral starter on both title teams.
51	Jrue Holidayplayer	73	2 NBA championships (2021 Bucks, 2024 Celtics). Starting point guard and elite two-way player on both championship teams. Crucial defender and playmaker in both Finals.
53	Vinnie Johnsonsixth_man	72	2 NBA championships (1989, 1990 Pistons). The Microwave. Hit the championship-clinching shot in 1990 Game 5 against the Blazers. Key sixth man on both Bad Boy Pistons title teams.
53	Lamar Odomsixth_man	72	2 NBA championships (2009, 2010 Lakers). Key sixth man and versatile contributor on both title teams. Won Sixth Man of the Year in 2011. Important piece of the Kobe-Gasol Lakers.
53	Bill Waltonplayer	72	Walton won 2 championships (1977 with Portland as Finals MVP, 1986 with Boston as key contributor). Two rings as a star/key player places him in the two-time champion tier.
53	Willis Reedplayer	72	Reed won 2 championships (1970, 1973) as the clear best player and leader of the Knicks, earning Finals MVP in 1970. Two rings as a star places him in the 65-77 range.
53	Sam Cassellplayer	72	2 NBA championships (1994, 1995 Houston Rockets). Key backup/starting point guard who hit clutch shots in both championship runs. Made huge contributions as a young player on both title teams.
53	Pau Gasolplayer	72	Gasol won 2 championships (2009, 2010) as Kobe Bryant's key co-star and the Lakers' second-best player, playing a crucial role in both title runs.
53	David Robinsonplayer	72	Robinson won 2 championships (1999, 2003) as a key contributor and co-star with Tim Duncan, earning him recognition as a two-time champion but not the primary leader of those teams.
60	Rajon Rondoplayer	70	2 NBA championships (2008 Celtics, 2020 Lakers). Starting point guard on the Big Three Celtics title team. Key veteran contributor on the 2020 Lakers bubble championship team.
60	Mark Aguirreplayer	70	2 NBA championships (1989, 1990 Pistons). Key scoring option who was traded to Detroit and became an important contributor on both Bad Boy Pistons title teams.
60	Shane Battierplayer	70	2 NBA championships (2012, 2013 Heat). Critical 3-and-D forward who started in both Finals. His corner threes and defensive intelligence were vital to both titles.
60	Kentavious Caldwell-Popeplayer	70	2 NBA championships (2020 Lakers, 2023 Nuggets). Starting shooting guard and key 3-and-D contributor on both championship teams. Valuable two-way starter on two title winners.
64	Kevin Durantplayer	68	Durant won 2 championships (2017, 2018) with 2 Finals MVPs as the best player on both Warriors teams, placing him in the two-time champion tier.
64	Oscar Robertsonplayer	68	Robertson won 1 championship (1971 Bucks) as a key contributor alongside Kareem, placing him in the two-time champion tier despite having only one ring due to his significant role.
64	Bob McAdooplayer	68	McAdoo won 2 championships (1982, 1985 Lakers) as a key role player and veteran contributor, placing him in the two-time champion tier.
64	Moses Maloneplayer	68	Moses Malone won 1 championship (1983 with Philadelphia) as the clear best player and Finals MVP, placing him in the one-time champion tier as a meaningful contributor.
64	Ray Allenplayer	68	Allen won 2 championships (2008 Celtics, 2013 Heat) as a key starter and clutch performer. His iconic Game 6 shot in 2013 was crucial to Miami's title run.
64	Wes Unseldplayer	68	Unseld won 1 championship in 1978 as the Finals MVP and primary player for the Washington Bullets, placing him in the two-time champion tier.
64	Wilt Chamberlainplayer	68	Wilt won 2 championships (1967 76ers, 1972 Lakers) as the primary or co-primary player on both teams. He was the dominant center on both squads, earning Finals MVP-caliber performances, but only 2 rings limits his score relative to multi-ring dynasty leaders.
71	Jaylen Brownplayer	65	Brown won 1 championship in 2024 as a key starter and Finals MVP for the Celtics. One ring as a meaningful contributor places him in the one-time champion tier.
71	Jerry Westplayer	65	West won 1 championship (1972 Lakers) as a key contributor and co-star, placing him in the one-time champion tier despite reaching 9 Finals.
71	DJ Mbengaplayer	65	2 NBA championships (2009, 2010 Lakers). Reserve center who provided backup minutes. End-of-bench contributor on both title teams.
71	Adam Morrisonplayer	65	2 NBA championships (2009, 2010 Lakers). End-of-bench player who barely saw the court during either playoff run. Rings as a roster filler.
71	Bob Pettitplayer	65	Pettit won 1 NBA championship (1958 Hawks) as the team's best player and primary scorer. One ring as a franchise cornerstone places him in the one-time champion tier.
76	Julius Ervingplayer	62	Dr. J won 1 NBA championship (1983) as the primary star of the Philadelphia 76ers, earning Finals MVP consideration. This places him in the one-time champion tier as a meaningful contributor and franchise cornerstone.
77	Gail Goodrichplayer	60	1 NBA championship (1972 Lakers). Starting guard and co-star alongside Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West on the team that won 33 straight games. Averaged 25.9 PPG that season.
77	Richard Hamiltonplayer	60	1 NBA championship (2004 Pistons). Leading scorer on the Pistons team that upset the Lakers. Key mid-range assassin and crucial part of the starting five.
77	Kyle Lowryplayer	60	1 NBA championship (2019 Raptors). Starting point guard and emotional leader who finally broke through after years of playoff heartbreak. Key playmaker throughout the title run.
77	Hal Greerplayer	60	1 NBA championship (1967 76ers). All-Star guard and key starter on the team that ended the Celtics eight-year championship streak. Hall of Famer.
77	Paul Arizinplayer	60	1 NBA championship (1956 Philadelphia Warriors). Hall of Fame scoring champion and star player on the title team. Elite scorer of his era.
77	Khris Middletonplayer	60	1 NBA championship (2021 Bucks). All-Star forward and second-best player on the team. Had a legendary 40-point Game 4 performance in the Finals to help Milwaukee win its first title in 50 years.
77	Jack Sikmaplayer	60	1 NBA championship (1979 Seattle SuperSonics). Starting center and key player on the title team. All-Star who was the team primary big man.
84	Fred VanVleetplayer	58	1 NBA championship (2019 Raptors). Starting point guard who had huge performances throughout the playoff run, including clutch shooting in the Finals against the Warriors.
84	Al Horfordplayer	58	1 NBA championship (2024 Celtics). Starting center and important veteran leader on a dominant title team. Meaningful contributor.
84	Shawn Marionplayer	58	1 NBA championship (2011 Mavericks). Starting small forward who provided elite defense on LeBron James in the Finals. Key veteran contributor throughout the playoff run.
84	Jason Terrysixth_man	58	1 NBA championship (2011 Mavericks). Key sixth man who hit crucial three-pointers throughout the playoff run, including outscoring LeBron James in the Finals.
84	Bam Adebayoplayer	58	Adebayo won 1 championship in 2020 as a key starter and defensive anchor for the Heat, earning him meaningful contributor status for that title.
84	Dirk Nowitzkiplayer	58	Dirk won 1 championship (2011) as the clear best player and Finals MVP, placing him in the one-time champion tier with meaningful contribution to ultimate team success.
84	Billy Cunninghamplayer	58	1 NBA championship (1967 76ers). Key contributor off the bench as a young player on the team that ended the Celtics dynasty. Later won as coach in 1983.
84	Maurice Cheeksplayer	58	1 NBA championship (1983 76ers). Starting point guard and elite defender on the dominant Fo-Fo-Fo championship team alongside Moses Malone and Julius Erving.
84	Derrick Whiteplayer	58	1 NBA championship (2024 Celtics). Starting guard who was a crucial two-way contributor throughout the championship run. Hit big shots in the Finals.
84	Chauncey Billupsplayer	58	Billups won 1 championship (2004 with Detroit) as the Finals MVP and primary leader, which places him in the one-time champion tier as a meaningful contributor.
84	Pascal Siakamplayer	58	1 NBA championship (2019 Raptors). Starting power forward who averaged 19.8 PPG in the playoffs. Was the second-best player behind Kawhi Leonard during the championship run.
84	Maurice Lucasplayer	58	1 NBA championship (1977 Portland Trail Blazers). Starting power forward and enforcer alongside Bill Walton. Key tough-guy presence on the title team.
84	Ben Wallaceplayer	58	Wallace won 1 championship with the Detroit Pistons in 2004 as the defensive anchor and key contributor, earning him recognition in the one-time champion tier.
84	Chet Walkerplayer	58	1 NBA championship (1967 76ers). Starting small forward on the team that dethroned the Celtics dynasty. Key scorer alongside Wilt Chamberlain.
84	Rick Mahornplayer	58	1 NBA championship (1989 Pistons). Starting power forward and enforcer on the Bad Boy Pistons. Was left unprotected in the expansion draft after the title and missed the 1990 repeat.
84	Kyrie Irvingplayer	58	Irving won 1 championship (2016 with Cleveland) as a key contributor and co-star alongside LeBron James, hitting the decisive shot in Game 7.
84	Dolph Schayesplayer	58	Won 1 NBA championship in 1955 with Syracuse as a key contributor and team leader. Single championship as a primary player places him in the meaningful contributor tier.