The NBA Champions are the teams that win the National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals at the end of each season. Every year, the best teams from the Eastern and Western Conferences compete in the playoffs, with the final winner earning the prestigious Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy.

Winning an NBA Championship is the highest achievement in professional basketball. Throughout history, legendary franchises such as the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, and Golden State Warriors have built their legacies by winning multiple NBA titles.

What Is an NBA Champion?

An NBA Champion is the team that wins the NBA Finals after successfully advancing through the regular season and playoff rounds. The Finals are played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to win four games crowned champion.

Each championship-winning team receives:

Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy
NBA Championship Rings
Recognition as the best basketball team of the season