Celtics Overtake Lakers in Championship Count: Laker Nation Left in Disarray
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Monday night was a tough one for Laker Nation as they watched their archrivals, the Boston Celtics, clinch their 18th NBA championship.
This historic win propels the Celtics past the Los Angeles Lakers for the most NBA Finals victories. The Lakers now find themselves in the second spot with 17 titles, their last championship coming in the 2019-2020 season. The Lakers were far from contention for the 2024 NBA title, having been eliminated in the first round by the Denver Nuggets. Meanwhile, the Celtics powered through the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers (in the Eastern Conference Finals), and finally the Dallas Mavericks to hoist the Larry O’Brien trophy.
Here is a rundown of the teams with the most NBA championships:
- Boston Celtics: 18 championships
- Los Angeles Lakers: 17 championships
- Golden State Warriors: 7 championships
- Chicago Bulls: 6 championships
Magic Johnson, one of the key figures in the legendary Lakers-Celtics rivalry during the 1980s Showtime era, expressed his dismay over Boston’s victory on social media.
“I hate that the Celtics officially have more championships than us now," Johnson lamented, accompanied by an eye-roll emoji.
As of June 17, Laker Nation is eagerly waiting to see who the team will hire to replace coach Darvin Ham and to figure out the roster for the 2024-2025 season that will support LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
The Lakers’ offseason is critical as they look to rebuild and challenge for their 18th title to reclaim their position atop the NBA’s championship leaderboard. With key decisions on the horizon regarding their coaching staff and player acquisitions, the pressure is on the Lakers’ front office to craft a team capable of matching the success of their storied rivals. As the Celtics bask in their glory, the Lakers are left to ponder their next moves in what promises to be a pivotal summer for the franchise.
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