Guess How Many Championships These NBA Legends Have Won!

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Winning an NBA Championship is what NBA players strive for since they are young. When an NBA player wins a championship they, along with their team, coaches, and members of the executive front office are given NBA Championship rings. This tradition has been ongoing since the first NBA Finals game in 1947. Each ring is made of silver or gold and has the year they won, the name of the player whom the ring is given to, and the team's name and symbol.

Winning the championship is huge, but it is not everything. By winning a championship, players build a better basketball resume. As a result, players are granted more opportunities and are able to negotiate better contracts. Many great players have made tremendous accomplishments and were inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, but never won an NBA Championship in their career.

To win an NBA Championship, a team cannot just have superstars. They must have great coaching, teamwork, and an exceptional mix of skill sets. The NBA league today is far more competitive than it used to be which has made winning the NBA Championship more prestigious.

This quiz will test how well you know your NBA legends. See if you know how many championships these players, retired and current, have won. Good Luck!

Question 1

How Many Championships Has Magic Johnson Won?

Larry Bird and Magic had a huge rivalry which went on for the duration of their careers. These two great players showed people that a rivalry doesn’t always have to be about anger and hate, but can be about mutual respect and fiery competition. They would constantly compare themselves to each other and used their skills and talents as a benchmark for improvement. At the start of the 91-92 NBA season, Magic Johnson was forced to retire due to contracting the HIV virus.

Question 2

How Many Championships Has Michael Jordan Won?

Michael Jordan is considered by most to be the greatest basketball player who ever played the game. He has the highest points per game with an average of 30.12. Jordan’s signature moves include dunking from the foul line and the “MJ Fadeaway”. In every single championship game that Michael Jordan won, he was awarded the Finals MVP. Recent players have not come close to accomplishing what Air Jordan did and it may be a long time before anyone does. How many championships did Michael Jordan win during his career?

Question 3

How Many Championships Has Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Won?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Jr.) could shoot the best skyhook which made him nearly unblockable. The combination of his long arms and tall height gave him a huge advantage over any other player. There have been taller players than Kareem Abdul-Jabbar but not many others were as exceptionally skillful at both defense and offense. Since Abdul-Jabbar’s shots were so difficult to block, he was able to hold a .559 field goal accuracy and became the eighth most accurate scorer of all time.

Question 4

How Many Championships Has Scottie Pippen Won?

When you think of Scottie Pippen, you think of Michael Jordan and the reign they went on while on the Chicago Bulls. Clearly, Pippen did not rely on Jordan since when Jordan retired; Pippen earned the All-Star Game MVP honors, led the Bulls in scoring, assists, and blocks, and was second in steals in the NBA that year. Pippen’s defense was one of the best and a contributing reason to why the Chicago Bulls, during the Jordan era, is widely considered the best NBA league team of all time.

Question 5

How Many Championships Has Kobe Bryant Won?

It did not take long to notice that Kobe Bryant was a superstar once he was drafted into the NBA at the early age of 18. Kobe Bryant is the third youngest player ever to enter into the NBA. Combined with Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe was able to form what is possibly the best duo of all time. On the Los Angeles Lakers, they won a number of championships and this could not have been done without Kobe’s bewildering athleticism. Kobe Bryant is debatably the greatest Los Angeles Laker of all time.

Question 6

How Many Championships Has Dennis Rodman Won?

Rodman had admirable stats on a number of teams. This includes the Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers, and Dallas Mavericks, but he easily had the best performance while on the Chicago Bulls. While teammates with Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, Rodman displayed forceful defense and tenacious rebounding. As a Power Forward he led the league in rebounds per game for a record seven consecutive years. This is a very impressive feat since he is only 6ft 7in, which is average but not high compared to other Centers and Power Forwards.

Question 7

How Many Championships Has Shaquille O'Neal Won?

When superstars retire, they often don’t disappear. They remain a huge part of the NBA culture and are involved in different areas. Shaquille O’Neal is now a sports analyst on the television program "Inside the NBA". He was also previously a rapper. He is a modern day giant and listed at 7 ft 1 in and weighing approximately 325 pounds. He was one of the heaviest players to play the game.

Question 8

How Many Championships Has Steve Kerr Won?

Now, he is the Head Coach of the Golden State Warriors. Before Steve Kerr was Head Coach, he was a Point Guard and Shooting Guard for the Chicago Bulls. Steve Kerr won championship rings with both the Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs. Steve Kerr is infamously remembered for having been punched in the face by Michael Jordan. Due to being punched, Kerr wound up with a black eye. Jordan later apologized to Kerr, who agreed he was partly to blame and that they would both move on from the incident.

Question 9

How Many Championships Has Allen Iverson Won?

Many players are great during the season but cannot deliver winning-level performances in the Playoffs. Allen Iverson had the second highest scoring average in the Playoffs which was only second to Michael Jordan. Allen Iverson had a higher scoring average in the Playoffs than the regular season by a significant amount. His season point average was 26.7 and in the Playoffs he had a 29.7 point average. Iverson continues to involve himself in basketball and is the captain/coach of 3’s Company in BIG3.

Question 10

How Many Championships Has Derek Fisher Won?

Fisher had a short-lived career as a coach for the New York Knicks from 2014- 2016. Evidently, he was not a great coach as the team’s record was below average. This doesn’t change the fact that as an NBA Player, Derek Fisher had tremendous success and astonishing accomplishments. Fisher is only 6 ft 1 in and was a Point Guard/ Shooting Guard. While on the Lakers, Fisher hit a buzzer beater with 0.4 seconds left against the San Antonio Spurs during the Playoffs, and this is considered by the NBA as the 18th-greatest Playoff moment of all time.

Question 11

How Many Championships Has Tim Duncan Won?

Under the coaching of Greg Popovich, Tim Duncan has displayed incredible strategic talent. Tim Duncan recently announced his retirement from the NBA on July 11, 2016. This is likely not the last we will be seeing from this player, who is considered one of the best NBA Players of all time. Duncan has been offered coaching jobs by the San Antonio Spurs organization whenever he feels he is ready.

Question 12

How Many Championships Has Manu Ginóbili Won?

Manu Ginóbili is a current Shooting Guard for the San Antonio Spurs. Ginóbili is aged 39 and is planning to retire soon, but nothing has been finalized. He has been part of a San Antonio Spurs dynasty with Tony Parker and Tim Duncan. The teamwork seen from this Spurs dynasty has been like no other before. He was also part of the team that secured a Gold Medal during the 2004 Olympic Basketball Tournament. Ginóbili idolized Michael Jordan and this was a huge reason for him to commit himself to basketball.

Question 13

How Many Championships Has Karl Malone Won?

Karl Malone can easily be considered one of the best Power Forwards of all time. Notably, Karl Malone has scored the second-most career points in NBA history and holds the record for the most free throws attempted and made. Because of his excellence, his jersey number, # 32 has been retired by the Utah Jazz. In Karl Malone’s years of retirement, he has made numerous charitable contributions including his alma mater Louisiana Tech University where he donated $350,000 to the university athletic department.

Question 14

How Many Championships Has Steve Nash Won?

Steve Nash is a Canadian basketball player who played for the Phoenix Suns. Currently, He is the General Manager of the Canadian national basketball team. Steve Nash was twice awarded the NBA Most Valuable Player award during his career. If Nash hadn’t retired, there would have been a possibility of him going to the Cleveland Cavaliers as they had a strong interest in him. As a playmaker, he was tremendous. Nash led the league in assists for five years on the Suns.

Question 15

How Many Championships Has Larry Bird Won?

On top of being an all-star basketball player, Larry Bird has appeared in three movies including “Space Jam” with Michael Jordan and Bill Murray. In “Space Jam”, he is seen golfing with Michael Jordan. Larry Bird is widely known for playing with the Boston Celtics, but was also part of the “Dream Team” during the 1992 United States men’s Olympic basketball team. Bird was highly competitive and would engage in trash talk with other players. In critical moments, he was able to pull through by performing clutch shots.

Question 16

How Many Championships Has LeBron James Won?

One of the potential players who could soon be labelled as the G.O.A.T is LeBron James. Due to his size and speed, he is not someone you want to be in front of when he is driving to the hoop. Because of his strong determination and willpower, LeBron James makes any team he plays on a winner. The most notable teams he played for were the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers. In 2003 James was drafted in Round 1 and was 1st pick overall.

Question 17

How Many Championships Has Ray Allen Won?

Before there was Stephen Curry, there was Ray Allen. Ray Allen played numerous seasons in the NBA with a whopping 18 in total. He is almost flawless on the three-point and foul lines. Currently, he is the all-time leader in three-point field goals made in both the regular and postseason. Ray Allen has played on teams such as the Milwaukee Bucks, Seattle SuperSonics, Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. He has been a ten-time NBA All Star and was dubbed USA Basketball’s Male Athlete of the Year in 1995.

Question 18

How Many Championships Has James Worthy Won?

James Worthy had a huge role when playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. He has put up stats across numerous categories which will go down in Laker history. James Worthy is a Finals MVP winner and 7 time All Star. James continues to remain a part of the Lakers organization as an assistant coach. He has been nicknamed “Big Game James” and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003. His jersey number, #42, was retired by the Lakers.

Question 19

How Many Championships Has Wilt Chamberlain Won?

Not many can dispute Chamberlain's status as an NBA legend. His playing career lasted from 1959-1973, at which time he led the league in assists. One of Chamberlain's biggest accomplishments was the fact that he established a record when he scored 100 points in a single NBA basketball game. The only player who has come close to beating this record was Kobe Bryant, who scored 81 points on January 22, 2016. Chamberlain holds the third place, fourth place, and a large portion of the other scoring records.

Question 20

How Many Championships Has Hakeem Olajuwon

Hakeem Olajuwon (formerly known as Akeem Olajuwon) is a Nigerian-American All Star basketball player. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Olajuwon left his home country to play for the University of Houston. Later, he was drafted by the Houston Rockets. As a duo with Ralph Sampson, they were dubbed “Twin Towers.” When Sampson was traded, Olajuwon continued to improve and flourish on his own when he became a two-time league leading rebounder and three-time league leading blocker. On both the Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors he played the Center position.

Question 21

How Many Championships Has Stephen Curry Won?

Current viewers of the NBA will definitely have heard of Stephen Curry. In today’s basketball world, he is highly relevant and has shifted the dynamics of the game. The Golden State Warriors with Stephen Curry have possibly been the most three-point shooting focused team in NBA history. With Stephen Curry leading the league in scoring, he was able to become the first player in NBA history to be unanimously voted the Season’s MVP. It is definitely not the last we’ve heard from this dominant player. His team will be remembered for having one of the best dynasties in history.

Question 22

How Many Championships Has Julius Erving Won?

More people will know this player by his popular nickname “Dr. J.” Dr. J’s influence on basketball is significant due to how the common style of play shifted. He popularized a modern way of playing basketball that emphasized leaping and playing above the rim. The show Dr. J put on won over fans and helped further popularize the NBA. On top of being a cultural influence he won three scoring titles and, in 1993, he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Question 23

How Many Championships Has Charles Barkley Won?

Along with Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley is part of the television program "Inside the NBA". On the show, he provides commentary and analysis of current and historical NBA topics. Barkley was fortunate enough to receive a well-earned spot on the 1992 “Dream Team.” Due to his participation on the “Dream Team”, and for having a distinguished basketball career, Charles Barkley has been inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame twice. Barkley occasionally became frustrated and elbowed other players. One time, he elbowed Dennis Rodman and received a 15-game suspension.

Question 24

How Many Championships Has Jerry West Won?

In 1970, Jerry West made a 60-foot rainbow buzzer-beater to force overtime in the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. After a pass from Wilt Chamberlain and a shot by Jerry West, the stadium erupted in cheers. Jerry West, as a result of shots like the one previously mentioned, has been nicknamed 'Mr. Clutch'. The NBA Logo is a silhouette of this NBA great. Jerry West thinks it’s flattering they chose him for the logo but that it is time for someone else to hold the honor.

Question 25

How Many Championships Has Bill Russell Won?

They don’t call it the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award for nothing. Bill Russell played for the Boston Celtics from 1956 to 1969 - at which time he dominated the league by winning championships in the majority of the years he played. Since basketball wasn’t as developed and his point average was much less than Jordan’s, Bill Russell is not typically regarded as the G.O.A.T. That’s not to say there was no competition as he faced-off against superstar players such as Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West.

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