Most NBA championships by a player

Bill Russell holds the record with 11 championships (1957–1969); Sam Jones is next with 10. Among active players, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, Stephen Curry, and LeBron James have the most, 4. Karl Malone has the most career points without an NBA title, 36,928.

Most NBA championships, all time

Most NBA championships, all time
PlayerTitlesSeasonsPTS
Bill RussellBoston Celtics111957–196914,522
Sam JonesBoston Celtics101959–196915,411
John HavlicekBoston Celtics81963–197626,395
Thomas SandersBoston Celtics81961–1969—
K.C. JonesBoston Celtics81959–1966—
Tom HeinsohnBoston Celtics81957–196512,194
Robert HorryHouston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs71994–20077,715
Frank RamseyBoston Celtics71957–1964—
Michael JordanChicago Bulls61991–199832,292
Scottie PippenChicago Bulls61991–199818,940
Kareem Abdul-JabbarLos Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks61971–198838,387
Jim LoscutoffBoston Celtics61957–1964—
Bob CousyBoston Celtics61957–196316,960
Tim DuncanSan Antonio Spurs51999–201426,496
Derek FisherLos Angeles Lakers52000–201010,713
Kobe BryantLos Angeles Lakers52000–201033,643
Steve KerrChicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs51996–20035,437
Ron HarperChicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers51996–200113,910
Dennis RodmanChicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons51989–19986,683
Magic JohnsonLos Angeles Lakers51980–198817,707
Michael CooperLos Angeles Lakers51980–19887,729
Don NelsonBoston Celtics51966–197610,898
Larry SiegfriedBoston Celtics51964–1969—
George MikanMinneapolis Lakers51949–195411,764
Jim PollardMinneapolis Lakers51949–1954—
Andre IguodalaGolden State Warriors42015, 2017, 2018, 202213,968
Draymond GreenGolden State Warriors42015, 2017, 2018, 20228,235
Klay ThompsonGolden State Warriors42015, 2017, 2018, 202217,346
Stephen CurryGolden State Warriors42015, 2017, 2018, 202226,528
LeBron JamesCleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat42012, 2013, 2016, 202043,440
Manu GinobiliSan Antonio Spurs42003, 2005, 2007, 201414,043
Tony ParkerSan Antonio Spurs42003, 2005, 2007, 201419,473
Shaquille O'NealLos Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat42000, 2001, 2002, 200628,596
Horace GrantChicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers41991, 1992, 1993, 200112,996
John SalleyChicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers41989, 1990, 1996, 20005,228
Will PerdueChicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs41991, 1992, 1993, 19993,740
Robert ParishBoston Celtics, Chicago Bulls41981, 1984, 1986, 199723,334
Kurt RambisLos Angeles Lakers41982, 1985, 1987, 19884,603
Bill SharmanBoston Celtics41957, 1959, 1960, 196112,665
Frank SaulMinneapolis Lakers, Rochester Royals41951, 1952, 1953, 1954—
Slater MartinMinneapolis Lakers41950, 1952, 1953, 19547,337
Vern MikkelsenMinneapolis Lakers41950, 1952, 1953, 195410,063
Danny GreenLos Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors32014, 2019, 20207,204
JaVale McGeeGolden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers32017, 2018, 20206,907
Shaun LivingstonGolden State Warriors32015, 2017, 20185,231
James JonesCleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat32012, 2013, 20163,717
Dwyane WadeMiami Heat32006, 2012, 201323,165
Udonis HaslemMiami Heat32006, 2012, 20136,586
Sam CassellBoston Celtics, Houston Rockets31994, 1995, 200815,635
Bruce BowenSan Antonio Spurs32003, 2005, 20075,290
Brian ShawLos Angeles Lakers32000, 2001, 20026,547
Devean GeorgeLos Angeles Lakers32000, 2001, 20023,536
Rick FoxLos Angeles Lakers32000, 2001, 20028,966
A.C. GreenLos Angeles Lakers31987, 1988, 200012,331
Mario ElieHouston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs31994, 1995, 19996,265
Jud BuechlerChicago Bulls31996, 1997, 19982,385
Luc LongleyChicago Bulls31996, 1997, 19984,090
Randy BrownChicago Bulls31996, 1997, 19983,148
Toni KukocChicago Bulls31996, 1997, 19989,810
James EdwardsChicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons31989, 1990, 199614,862
B.J. ArmstrongChicago Bulls31991, 1992, 19937,320
Bill CartwrightChicago Bulls31991, 1992, 199312,713
John PaxsonChicago Bulls31991, 1992, 19935,560
Scott WilliamsChicago Bulls31991, 1992, 19933,825
Stacey KingChicago Bulls31991, 1992, 19932,819
Gerald HendersonBoston Celtics, Detroit Pistons31981, 1984, 1990—
Byron ScottLos Angeles Lakers31985, 1987, 198815,097
James WorthyLos Angeles Lakers31985, 1987, 198816,320
Dennis JohnsonBoston Celtics, Seattle SuperSonics31979, 1984, 198615,535
Kevin McHaleBoston Celtics31981, 1984, 198617,335
Larry BirdBoston Celtics31981, 1984, 198621,791
Jamaal WilkesGolden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers31975, 1980, 198214,644
Paul SilasBoston Celtics, Seattle SuperSonics31974, 1976, 197911,782
Willie NaullsBoston Celtics31964, 1965, 1966—
Clyde LovelletteBoston Celtics, Minneapolis Lakers31954, 1963, 196411,947
Gene ConleyBoston Celtics31959, 1960, 1961—
Bob HarrisonMinneapolis Lakers31950, 1952, 1953—

Active players with the most championships

Active players with the most championships
PlayerTitlesSeasonsPTS
Draymond GreenGolden State Warriors42015, 2017, 2018, 20228,235
Klay ThompsonGolden State Warriors42015, 2017, 2018, 202217,346
Stephen CurryGolden State Warriors42015, 2017, 2018, 202226,528
LeBron JamesCleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat42012, 2013, 2016, 202043,440
Alex CarusoLos Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder22020, 20253,205
Jrue HolidayBoston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks22021, 202417,287
Kentavious Caldwell-PopeDenver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers22020, 202310,600
Kevon LooneyGolden State Warriors22018, 20223,036
Kawhi LeonardSan Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors22014, 201916,546
Kevin DurantGolden State Warriors22017, 201832,597
Ariel HukportiNew York Knicks12026165
Jeremy SochanNew York Knicks120262,250
Mohamed DiawaraNew York Knicks12026246
Pacome DadietNew York Knicks1202678
Tyler KolekNew York Knicks12026355

Most career points without an NBA title

Most career points without an NBA title
#PlayerSeasonsPTS
1Karl Malone1986–200436,928
2James Hardenactive2010–202629,339
3Carmelo Anthony2004–202228,289
4Russell Westbrook2009–202627,176
5DeMar DeRozanactive2010–202626,711
6Dominique Wilkins1983–199926,668
7Vince Carter1999–202025,728
8Alex English1977–199125,613
9Reggie Miller1988–200525,279
10Patrick Ewing1986–200224,815
11Allen Iverson1997–201024,368
12Charles Barkley1985–200023,757
13Chris Paul2006–202623,058
14Damian Lillardactive2013–202522,598
15Walt Bellamy1962–197520,941
16George Gervin1977–198620,708
17LaMarcus Aldridge2007–202220,558
18Joe Johnson2002–202220,407
19Tom Chambers1982–199820,049
20Antawn Jamison1999–201420,042
21John Stockton1985–200319,711
22Bernard King1978–199319,655
23Clifford Robinson1990–200719,591
24Walter Davis1978–199219,521
25Terry Cummings1983–200019,460

Most games without a playoff game

Most games without a playoff game
#PlayerSeasonsG
1Omri Casspi2010–2019588
2Sebastian Telfair2005–2015564
3Popeye Jones1994–2004535
4Eddy Curry2002–2013527
5Miles Bridgesactive2019–2026501
6Doug Overton1993–2004499
7Lee Mayberry1993–1999496
8Lauri Markkanenactive2018–2026492
9Ryan Gomes2006–2014487
10Terry Davis1990–2001480
11Collin Sextonactive2019–2026475
12Milt Palacio2000–2006470
13Brandon Knight2012–2022451
14Marko Jaric2003–2009447
15Darius Miles2001–2009446
16Ledell Eackles1989–1998441
17Chase Budinger2010–2016407
18Craig Smith2007–2012403
19Bryant Reeves1996–2001395
20Tre Jonesactive2021–2026362
21Christian Wood2016–2024339
22Quincy Acy2013–2019337
23Jahidi White1999–2005334
24Dennis Smith Jr.2018–2024326
25Lonzo Ball2018–2026322

A title counts when the player appeared in at least one playoff game for the champion that season, from 1946-47 on. A player counts as without a title only when no record has him with the champion in any season, playoff game or roster.