NBA Players With Most Rings | Most NBA Championship Rings by Team

From the beginning of the national basketball association(NBA, since 1946), players around the globe have been striving of getting the feat that’ll last for a long even after their playing time. Some most talented and dedicated players in basketball effectuate their ultimate goal and engraved their legacy on the annals of history by earning the most NBA championship rings.

It’s also a fact that the players with most titles and awards also earn more on the base of his name. In basketball there’s also a list of highest paid NBA players.

In basketball, there are also some preeminent players of all time who documented their triumphs by the number of NBA championship rings they have. So for such players to score a single victory isn’t fair enough, but they strive to shoot for the moon and they keep on striving to build a legacy that leaves an indelible mark in history.

Here in this article we going to list the players with the most NBA championship rings and carved their mark in the chronicles of history. On the top of the list, there is the name of Bill Russell who won 11 championship rings throughout his playing tenure. Down his name, there are also a number of devoted and skillful players, who’re a great asset and motivation for basketball fans.

Let’s have a quick look on the top players having highest pays & NBA championship rings:

Rank	Players	No. of Rings	Teams	Active Years
1	Bill Russell	11	Boston Celtics (1957, 1959-1966, 1968-1969)	13
2	Sam Jones	10	Boston Celtics(1959-1966, 1968-1969)	12
3	Tom Heinsohn	8	Boston Celtics(1957, 1959-1965)	9
	K . C . Jones	8	Boston Celtics(1959-1966)	9
	Satch Sanders	8	Boston Celtics(1961-1966, 1968-1969)	13
	John Havlicek	8	Boston Celtics(1963-1966, 1968-1969, 1974, 1976)	16
6	Robert Horry	7	Houston Rockets(1994-1995)Los Angeles Lakers(2000-2002)San Antonio Spurs(2005, 2007)Boston Celtics(2008)	16
	Frank Ramsey	7	Boston Celtics(1957, 1959-1964)	9
	Jim loscutoff	7	Boston Celtics(1957, 1959-1964)	9
10	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	6	Milwaukee Bucks(1971)Los Angeles Laker(1980, 1982, 1985, 1987-1988)	20
	Michael Jordan	6	Chicago Bulls(1991-1993, 1996-1998)	15
	Scottie Pippen	6	Chicago Bulls(1991-1993, 1996-1998)	17
	Bob Cousy	6	Boston Celtics(1957, 1959-1963)	14
14	Magic Johnson	5	Los Angeles Lakers(1980, 1982, 1985, 1987-1988)	13
	Kob Bryant	5	Los Angeles Lakers(2000-2002, 2009-2010)	20
	Tim Duncan	5	San Antonio Spurs(1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014)	19
	Steve Kerr	5	Chicago Bulls(1996-1998)San Antonio Spurs(1999, 2003)	15

Now, let’s dive into the list of players who won their NBA championship rings on their name:

William Felton Bill Russell, the iconic figure in the basketball history, has grossed the record of 11 rings with Boston Celtics, the team of 60s. Over the course of his playing career, Russell got an unprecedented feat that is still matchless even to this day.

Russell’s mastery was in rebounding, shot-blocking, and dominant defensive play also known as rebounding master and rebounding machine because of his modest techniques and performance. There were also players in competition with him like Walt chamberlain who has unbeatable benchmarks, but in comparison to Russell, Russell always excelled.

He was not only a player but also a coach. In his playing tenure of 13 years, an incredible record of 11 rings is not only his success individually but also his team’s pride and his leadership’s feat. Russell not only carved his name on the archives of history but also gave a boasting to his team, the Boston Celtics.

People say that he has the NBA championship rings more than his fingers(for fun only). 

Another legendary player in basketball history and NBA championship rings list is Sam Jones, who won 10 championships with Boston Celtics. 

Jones’ playing specifications were his cunning layups and great shooting ability. He was also known as the cool and clutch player of his team and was very sticky to his team as for good bonding. He is also regarded as the best player from his seniors.

In 1983, his achievements led to his election for a Hall of Frame. 

Jones’  total tenure of playing is 12 years from 1959 to 1969. He was a major player for Celtics and also an impressive icon for his team. His outstanding performance made his team’s favorite and his success record was maintained throughout his playing time. which made him specific among all the players. 

As an active player, it was like taking a leaf from his book.

Boston Celtics always comes first in the file of NBA championship rings by team. Such an implausible and adroit dynasty not only pen their name with golden words in history but also made their team stand out in history.

If we talk about Tom Heinsohn, he was a multi-skilled player both player and coach. Heinsohn was a forward player with high scoring and won 8 rings in 9 years. Very soon after the start of his career, won the rookie title and continue to press ahead with maintaining his double figure through his prolific scoring. 

K.C.Jones was a Celtics player and won 8 NBA rings. He was a tenacious defensive player and all the rings he won with the Boston Celtics during his tenure of 9 years. Jones’ championships victories came in various years and are testaments to his team’s dynasty. He was included as one of the key members of the team because of the success and fame he earned.

Satch Sanders was a versatile forward, and also won 8 NBA championship rings with the Boston Celtics in a tenure of 13 years. The skills defining his playing style were his great defensive prowess and ability to play at different positions on the court. He also was an integral part of his team from the 1960s to the 1970s(playing period).

Boston Celtics’ all-time versatile and emerging player, John Havlicek, won 8 championships during his playing time of 16 years. Havlicek’s ability to play both as a forward and a guard made him unique among other players. One of the greatest and most remarkable moments in his career was his securing the series against the 76ers in the eastern conference finals. 

Robert Horry, won 7 championships, was a versatile player, and made himself fit in every situation he occupied. Horry remained a member of many teams like the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, and San Antonio Spurs and always proved as a pertinent player what so ever the team he was playing with. He was known as a deadly shooter and playoff player. It’s said about Horry that he was always been there in the team when rings have to be won. Because whenever he was on the court everyone expects him to deliver the good. 

Frank Ramsey, a Boston Celtics player, won the Hall of Frame in 1982. He was a noteworthy shooter and defense player who won 7 rings in the playing tenure of 9 years. He was also a superstar in the Celtics’ fastbreak offense, often serving as the top outlet pass to kick off the break. Despite being a key player, Ramsey was a respected figure on the Celtics’ championship teams.

Jim Loscutoff was a Celtics’ player with the win of 7 rings in 9 years. He was regarded as the toughest player due to his tough body which perfectly suited his performance, brought 7 titles to his team, and was also the Celtics’ championship teams member.

Winning a NBA championship rings is a great honor for a basketball NBA player. However, winning a championship is a very hard nut to crack as it requires endless effort, more practice and so much dedication to the game. So, those who won these rings are really remarkable players.

From the 11 rings of Bill Russel to the 6 of Micheal Jordan, all have an indelible mark on the basketball support history. Still, some players also trying to leave their mark on history like Lebron James who is trying to chase his ultimate goal of winning more championships. 

It’s the players who made the game incredible with their awesome performances and full dedication to it. Now basketball is one of the beloved support around the world.