<P> The Boston Celtics have won the most championships with 17 NBA Finals wins . The second most successful franchise is the Los Angeles Lakers , who have 16 overall championships ( 11 in Los Angeles , 5 in Minneapolis ) . Following the Lakers , are the Chicago Bulls with six championships , all won over an 8 - year span during the 1990s . The San Antonio Spurs have five championships , all since 1999 , and the Golden State Warriors also have five championships overall ( 2 in Philadelphia , 3 in Oakland ) . </P>
<P> The Boston Celtics have won the most championships with 17 NBA Finals wins . The second most successful franchise is the Los Angeles Lakers , who have 16 overall championships ( 11 in Los Angeles , 5 in Minneapolis ) . Following the Lakers , are the Chicago Bulls with six championships , all won over an 8 - year span during the 1990s . The San Antonio Spurs have five championships , all since 1999 , and the Golden State Warriors also have five championships overall ( 2 in Philadelphia , 3 in Oakland ) . </P>
who is the most successful team in nba history
who is the most successful team in nba history
The Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics