what nba team has the most championships

The two NBA teams with the most championships are the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics, each with 17 total championships. The Lakers have had the most shots at winning an NBA title with 32 Finals appearances, while the Celtics rank second with a total of 22 Finals appearances. The Lakers and Celtics have combined to win 34 of the NBAs 76 championships. The Celtics captured most of their championships in the Bill Russell era, while the Lakers' championships have been more spaced out, winning their most recent title in 2020.