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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ NBA โ€” All-time franchises

Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls.

GOAT Rank verdict

Boston Celtics, 18 titles to 17

The Celtics hold the championship record and the most extreme dynasty (eight straight, 1959โ€“66); the Lakers counter with six distinct title eras and the Bulls with the highest single-decade peak.

Boston Celtics crest

Framework leader

Boston Celtics
95.7
Los Angeles Lakers crest

Closest challenger

Los Angeles Lakers
94.8
  • Titles

    Celtics 18 ยท Lakers 17 ยท Bulls 6.

  • Dynasty

    Boston's eight consecutive titles is the deepest run in US pro sport.

  • Peak

    Chicago's 1990s two three-peats rate as the highest single-decade dominance.

Result of the GOAT Rank weighted model (dominance, peak, longevity, honours, statistics), not an absolute fact. Title counts are dataset totals. Sources: NBA, Basketball Reference. Methodology

#1Boston Celtics crest
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Boston Celtics

Eighteen NBA titles โ€” the league's all-time championship leader.

  • NBA titles18
  • Conference titles24
  • Division titles35
95.7
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#2Los Angeles Lakers crest
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Los Angeles Lakers

Seventeen championships across six distinct dynasties.

  • NBA titles17
  • Conference titles32
  • Division titles34
94.8
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#3Chicago Bulls crest
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Chicago Bulls

Two three-peats in the 1990s and the most globally famous team of its era.

  • NBA titles6
  • Conference titles6
  • Division titles9
81.1
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