- The Boston Celtics are the current NBA champions.
- The NBA Finals occur every June.
- The Celtics have 18 NBA championships.
NBA championship odds are available on the BetMGM online sportsbook, revealing the favourite teams to lift the coveted Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy.
But who among the 30 teams in the NBA are the current champions? Does the NBA championship happen every year? And what team holds the record for the most titles in league history?
Who Are the Current NBA Champions?
The Boston Celtics are the current NBA champions after beating the Luka Dončić-led Dallas Mavericks 4-1 in the 2024 NBA Finals.
On the way to the NBA Finals, Boston dominated its opponents in the Eastern Conference and defeated the Miami Heat (4-1), Cleveland Cavaliers (4-1), and Indiana Pacers (4-0).
Jaylen Brown received the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP award, averaging 20.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, and five assists in the series. Apart from Brown, the team also received valuable contributions from Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porziņģis, and Derrick White.
The @celtics are the 2023-24 NBA Champions! pic.twitter.com/UrZtUG0jwY
— NBA (@NBA) June 18, 2024
Does the NBA Championship Happen Every Year?
The NBA championship occurs every June when the Western Conference champions battle the Eastern Conference champions in a seven-game series.
How Many Championships Do the Celtics Have?
The Celtics have won 18 championships, an NBA record.
Most of their championships were won during the 1960s (9), 1970s (2), and 1980s (3). Their two most recent NBA titles were in 2008 and 2024, where they won over 62 games in both seasons.
These 18 championships have made the franchise one of the most successful and historic teams in sports history. Furthermore, they have broken the tie with their longtime rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, for the most championship wins in league history.