Most NBA Championships Won In A Row

Boston Celtics is the most NBA championships team with an unparalleled record of 8 successive title victories. Their winning streak lasted from 1959 to 1966.

The Celtics pulled the unthinkable, winning the championship a remarkable eight titles in a row, which is a feat that is impossible to achieve.

From 1957 to 1966, they appeared in ten straight NBA Finals, triumphing in nine. They won in 1957 but lost the 1958 Finals to St. Louis Hawks before going on the most electrifying streak in NBA history.

This incredible accomplishment showcased their dominance during that era and solidified t their place as one of the greatest dynasties in sports. 

Led by legendary coach Red Auerbach and superstar players such as Bill Russell, Sam Jones, and Bob Cousy, the Celtics were basically unstoppable during this span.

Following closely behind the Celtics is Chicago Bulls who completed two 3 peats in the 90s. The Bulls second NBA championship streak occurred from 1996 to 1998.

A legendary basketball player responsible for the Bulls' dominance, Michael Jordan picked his greatest NBA team as the 1996 Chicago Bulls team, who boasts a record of 72-10 in the regular season.

When you check out the list of players on that team, it is amazing how they had top-notch players for every position on the court.

MJ and Scottie Pippen were like the best of the best. And then you had Steve Kerr, Dennis Rodman, and Randy Brown, who were also incredibly exciting to watch.

Los Angeles Lakers secured three straight titles between 2000 and 2002. The Lakers are the last NBA team to 3 peat in the modern era.

The Lakers 3 peat victory established them as one of only a handful of elite teams to achieve such sustained excellence in the sport.

Winning three championships in a row is tough, and the Lakers are just one of four NBA teams to pull off this outstanding achievement.

With amazing players like Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal, along with exceptional coaching from Phil Jackson, the Lakers showed incredible talent on offense and defense that was really unmatched.

Additionally, the Lakers put an end to the Bulls' decade-long supremacy in the league, and this marked the dawn of a new era.

Chicago Bulls past NBA championships include six trophies won in the 90s. The team won their first three peat as they won titles in 1991, 1992 and 1993.

When they won the first of many to come in 1991, a certain 28-year-old Michael Jordan was playing his first NBA Finals.

That was the start of Chicago's domination in the league, which would last till 1998. The likes of talented players like BJ Armstrong, Stacey King, Scott Williams, and Will Perdue helped Jordan foster on this team.

Additionally, the 1991 NBA championship marked his initial victory alongside his close friend Scottie. This dynamic pair would later proceed to secure an additional five championships, firmly establishing their dominance.

Minneapolis Lakers were the first 3 peat teams NBA history having won three consecutive championships from 1952 to 1954.

The team won five NBA Finals in six years, from 1949 to 1954, while they were in Minneapolis. They were also the first NBA franchise to record a back-to-back championship victory which they did in 1949 and 1950.

However, their three-peat streak began in 1952 after they defeated the New York Knicks in the Finals.

Led by head coach John Kundla, the Lakers dominated the early period of the NBA. Hall of Famer George Mikan was one of the team's star players.

In 1960, the Minneapolis Lakers made a big change by moving to Los Angeles. From then on, they became known as the Los Angeles Lakers.

The stats of Minneapolis and Los Angeles combined would make them the team with the most NBA finals games played, 32 appearances.

Golden State Warriors is the last of the NBA title winners to secure back to back championships. The Warriors won in 2017 and 2018 defeating Cleveland Cavilers in both Finals.

The Warriors had a strong team during that time, featuring star players like Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green.

Under the coaching of Steve Kerr, Golden State played five straight Finals from 2015 to 2019, winning on three occasions in 2015, 2017, and 2018.

Furthermore, the team went on to win another championship in 2022, becoming the most powerful team of the recent NBA era. Steph Curry, the team's heart of attack, won two NBA Most Valuable Players in 2015 and 2016.

The Miami Heat had strong years in 2012 and 2013, as they won two championships in a row.

Led by LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh, Miami was a top-notch team in the early 2010s.

In 2012, the Heat won against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals. LeBron James was the standout player and was given the Finals MVP award after putting on a show, scoring an average of 28.6 points, grabbing 10.2 rebounds, and making 7.4 assists per game.

In 2013, the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs played against each other in the NBA Finals. They had to compete in seven games to find the winner, and the Heat managed to win the last one with a score of 95-88.

King James stood out once more and was chosen as the Finals MVP.

Phil Jackson's Los Angeles Lakers succeeded in two out of three NBA Finals during the late 2000s. The Lakers won successive championships in 2009 and 2010.

The Lakers' quest for glory reached its pinnacle when they exacted sweet revenge against long-time rivals, the Boston Celtics, in the gripping final series of the 2010 NBA Finals.

The pain from their defeat at the hands of these same adversaries just two years prior fueled their determination to emerge victorious this time around.

The Lakers team was filled with a talented roster led by non-other than Kobe Bryant, who was named the NBA Finals MVP both in 2009 and 2010. Other players comprise Derek Fisher, Andrew Bynum, and Lamar Odom.

Houston Rockets have won two NBA championships in their history. They secured their first title in 1994 and followed it up with another win in 1995.

What adds to the fascination is that The Rockets achieved success amidst the Chicago Bull's dominant era, securing consecutive championships between the two 3-peat victories of the Bulls.

Under the expert leadership of Rudy Tomjanovich, the Rockets achieved their greatest prize.

The 1994-95 Rockets were a very balanced team. They had elite layers such as Hakeem Olajuwon, Otis Thorpe, and Eric Riley. They beat the New York Knicks in the 94' NBA Finals. Hakeem Olajuwon was named Finals MVP.

Similarly, Houston repeated their success the following season in 1995, effectively defending their title.

The Detroit Pistons clinched consecutive NBA championships in the years 1989 and 1990. Their third NBA title came in 2004.

Out of all odds, the Pistons won two continuous titles as they were not considered one of the favorites to win either championship.

In 1989, the Pistons overpowered the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar led the Lakers, but the Pistons were able to shut them down with their defense.

Their success can be attributed to a blend of factors, including solid leadership from coach Chuck Daly who had innovative game plans designed to take advantage of the other teams' weaknesses.