Barstool Debate: Which is the more storied franchise - the Lakers or the Celtics?

As long as there have been barstools, there have been men on those barstools arguing about sports. In this week's Barstool Debate, Anthony Stalter and John Paulsen ask the question ? which is the more storied franchise, the Lakers or the Celtics? John: Those that know me know that I am no Laker lover, but it is my premise that the Los Angeles Lakers are the most successful franchise in the NBA. Counting its stint in Minneapolis, the franchise has 14 championships and 29 Finals appearances in 60 seasons. That's an amazing stat ? the Lakers have gone to Finals 48% of the time. Anthony: Hold on a second, sports fan ? what do you mean the Lakers are the most successful franchise in the NBA? By my count (and when I say that, I mean by Wikipedia's count), the Celtics have hoisted 16 NBA Championships, which gives them two more than the Lakers' 14. Plus, Boston won 11 titles in 13 years from 1957 to 1969, which is an incredible stat. An even better stat that relates m...