As the 2021 NBA Finals get underway, Phoenix seeks its first NBA title in franchise history. Meanwhile, Milwaukee will be looking for its second title (1974).
Ten NBA franchises have won at least two titles, which is where Milwaukee wants to find itself by the end of July. Another nine have taken home just one championship, which leaves the Suns as just one of 11 current NBA organizations to never have won a title.
NBA Championship History
- Los Angeles Lakers: 17
- Boston Celtics: 17
- Golden State Warriors: 6
- Chicago Bulls: 6
- San Antonio Spurs: 5
- Philadelphia 76ers: 3
- Detroit Pistons: 3
- Miami Heat: 3
- New York Knicks: 2
- Houston Rockets: 2
- Milwaukee Bucks: 1
- Cleveland Cavaliers: 1
- Atlanta Hawks: 1
- Washington Wizards (as Washington Bullets): 1
- Oklahoma City Thunder (as Seattle Supersonics): 1
- Dallas Mavericks: 1
- Portland Trail Blazers: 1
- Sacramento Kings: 1
- Toronto Raptors: 1
Current franchises without a title: Suns, Jazz, Nets, Magic, Pacers
Current franchises without a title or NBA Finals appearance: Hornets, Nuggets, Clippers, Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Pelicans.
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How much would Suns win add to legacy of Chris Paul, others?
Through 16 seasons, Paul is among one of the greatest point guards in NBA history and is playing in his first career NBA Finals. Adding a ring that would be the cherry on top of an illustrious career, as our own Shyam Ramachandran writes.
Meanwhile, several star players like Suns’ Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton are among the younger studs in the series and quite frankly should have another crack at another championship run at some point throughout their blossoming careers (with or without Paul). Check out Ramachandran’s full piece for how a championship would impact players on the Bucks as well as other storylines heading into the 2021 NBA Finals.
