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NBA
Sports enthusiasts across the globe love to debate about who the greatest franchise of all time is. In the NBA the debate is only between two teams, the Lakers and Celtics.
The Celtics have appeared in 20 NBA Finals, winning 17 championships. The Lakers have played in 30 NBA Finals and have 15 titles to show for it.
For my money the Celtics are the greatest franchise in NBA history, and they have the rings to prove it.
1. Celtics -20 Finals appearances, 17 NBA titles.
2. Lakers -30 Finals appearances, 15 NBA titles.
3. Bulls -6 Finals appearances, 6 NBA titles.
4. Spurs -4 Finals appearances, 4 NBA titles.
5. Pistons -7 Finals appearances, 3 NBA titles.
For more info: Mark Rawden, Boston Celtics Examiner
Comments
Wow, the Lakers have lost 15 times in the NBA finals. That really surprised me.
What's shocking to me is that the NBA has only been around for 62 years and the Lakers have played for it all 30 times.
must not have been in LA during the 60's & 70's. The lakers seemed to me the best team, but could not beat the Celtics or the New York. West, Baylor, Gail Goodrich happy harrison and Wilt and still unable to win.
paddy:
No, I wasn't around then...
Sherron:
Well, shouldn't the franchises with the most money to spread around win the most if they are able to buy the best players?
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