Updated NBA Rings Leaderboard: LeBron James And Warriors Stars Remain Atop Active Players

NBA Championships: 4 (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020)

NBA Finals Appearances: 10 (2007, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020)

When the best player in the league is also the smartest player in the league, you get LeBron James. The King has made the NBA Finals an annual spectator event, with 10 appearances across four teams, including a 4-6 Finals record. Some might argue that James' losing record is a negative, but we won't dwell on that and focus on his incredible achievements instead.

He’s the only player to serve as the connective tissue for three dynasties in three different cities, and aside from titles, he’s owned Finals MVP hardware with each of those teams. His work ethic and focus are as legendary as his ring count. 

In fact, LeBron once kept his family out of nearly every Finals game to maintain that edge. Whether squashing the Warriors in Cleveland (2016) or overcoming the bubble chaos in Orlando (2020), No. 23 remains a Finals fascination as he chases an unprecedented 5th title and the unwavering shadow of Michael Jordan. 

Stephen Curry - 4 NBA Championships

NBA Championships: 4 (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022)

NBA Finals Appearances: 6 (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022)

What Stephen Curry "lacks" in Finals reps (just 6 appearances), he more than makes up for in clutch moments and sheer brilliance from deep. With averages of 27.3 PPG, 5.8 RPG, and 6.0 APG on 39.5% from three across Finals runs, Curry’s range dictates the pace whenever the lights shine brightest.

But don’t let the swagger fool you. Steph’s legacy was sculpted through grit, think Game 7 comebacks and leadership that unified the Splash Brothers into a dynasty. The 2022 NBA Finals victory really solidified Steph as one of the all-time greats, and he is by far the best shooter we have ever seen.

At age 37 in 2025, there's still a season to go, and Steph hasn’t shown any sign of slowing. Whether he can get the 5th ring remains to be seen, but going 4-2 in Finals appearances is absolutely nothing to sniff at.

Klay Thompson - 4 NBA Championships

NBA Championships: 4 (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022)

NBA Finals Appearances: 6 (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022)

Klay Thompson is a top-three shooter of all time and also basketball’s laid-back assassin, rarely flustered, always ready. With 6 Finals appearances, he’s a Finals veteran, though his lines have oscillated, highlight reels across decades, but also occasional dips in performance. 

His off-ball movement and catch-and-shoot efficiency are elite, even if his contributions sometimes fade into the shadows. Thompson holds averages of 18.5 points and 3.9 rebounds on 39.8% shooting from deep over his Finals career, and he has been Steph Curry's co-star and Splash Brother along the way.

What we love about Klay is that he doesn’t chase the spotlight; he is the spotlight when he wants it. Whether drilling seven threes in Game 5 of 2019's Finals or zeroing in on defense in 2022, Thompson’s calm impact is as real as his ring count.

Draymond Green - 4 NBA Championships

NBA Championships: 4 (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022)

NBA Finals Appearances: 6 (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022)

Draymond Green is basketball’s emotional engine. With 6 Finals appearances to his record, he’s the one who keeps the engine running, gritty, vocal, and all-around dominant. Like Steph and Klay, he went 4-2 in the NBA's biggest stage.

That triple-double in Game 6 of the 2015 Finals (16 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists) marked him as more than a glue guy; it screamed “big stage guy”. What about the masterpiece he put up in Game 7 of the 2016 Finals, dropping 32 points, 15 rebounds, and 9 assists? 

We can't deny Draymond's greatness in some big games with the Warriors. The four-time champion holds Finals averages of 11.5 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 6.6 assists along with 1.8 steals and 1.0 blocks per game. 

He’s polarizing, known for technicals and trash talk, but ask anyone who’s been on his team: Green’s fire is precisely what locks down dynasties. Without his warrior spirit, Curry’s ring parade might have looked very different. In other words, there is no Warriors dynasty without Draymond Green.

JaVale McGee - 3 NBA Championships

NBA Championships: 3 (2017, 2018, 2020)

NBA Finals Appearances: 3 (2017, 2018, 2020)

JaVale McGee’s Finals story is the ultimate role-player narrative. He’s 3-0 in the Finals with a polished 7-1 series record. He doesn’t hog the headlines, but his rim-running, screens, and occasional lob finishes have turned out to be Big Spot contributions when the lights are brightest.

The beauty of JaVale is this: in an era where every possession matters, he turned his average (5.4 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 0.9 BPG) into elite by knowing his role and owning it. If you needed a dunk or second-unit spark, he was there, and that’s Finals value, plain and simple.

Kevon Looney - 3 NBA Championships

NBA Championships: 3 (2017, 2018, 2022)

NBA Finals Appearances: 4 (2017*, 2018, 2019, 2022)

*Missed the entire 2017 Finals due to injury

You won’t find Kevon Looney in any highlight reel, but dig the box scores: 3 titles, 15 Finals games, and quietly consistent Finals averages, 4.6 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 0.4 BPG. He survived the trash-talk, the pressure, and the weight of supporting a legend-heavy roster.

Looney is a glue-guy superstar, mundane boxes, massive impact. Ask Steve Kerr: his rotational consistency and hustle are the kind of under-the-radar contributions that fuel dynasties over 10 seasons and counting.

Kevin Durant - 2 NBA Championships

NBA Championships: 2 (2017, 2018)

NBA Finals Appearances: 4 (2012, 2017, 2018, 2019)

Kevin Durant is Finals royalty wrapped in a sleeper’s humility. Many NBA fans won't give him credit for winning back-to-back titles with the Warriors since he joined a 73-9 team in free agency, but what he did cannot be ignored. In fact, what he has done over his Finals career can't be ignored either.

He has 4 Finals trips, once with OKC (2012) and three times with Golden State, with him winning Finals MVPs with the latter team. His scoring surge in those Warriors years was uncanny; every bucket mattered. Durant has posted 30.3 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 4.5 APG, 1.0 SPG, and 1.5 BPG on 44.8% from three over 15 Finals games. If that doesn't scream top-20 player of all-time, nothing will. 

Yet KD remains understated. You can argue he chased superteams, but instead, he will argue that he carved his own path twice, before moving on again. Misunderstood genius? Absolutely. But Durant might need one more title with the Rockets before he gets the credit he deserves. 

Kawhi Leonard - 2 NBA Championships

NBA Championships: 2 (2014, 2019)

NBA Finals Appearances: 3 (2013, 2014, 2019)

Kawhi Leonard is a cold-blooded closer, and we will never forget that. With Finals MVPs from both titles, he proved he can be the best player on a title team, whether scaring the Spurs into gold or taking over for the Raptors. 

Leonard has made three Finals appearances in total, losing once with the Spurs against the Heat. Over 18 appearances, he has posted averages of 20.1 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 2.3 APG, 1.9 SPG, and 0.9 BPG, which are very solid averages. 

What stands out is the quiet dominance. There is no flurry of quotes, no circus, just efficient, ruthless execution. Kawhi brings the full package: defense, offense, and focus. Finals hero? Definitely, and he has proven it on two separate and difficult occasions. 

Jrue Holiday - 2 NBA Championships

NBA Championships: 2 (2019, 2020)

NBA Finals Appearances: 2 (2019, 2020)

Likely a future Hall of Famer, Jrue Holiday is the defensive ace you want when everything’s on the line. His two Finals appearances, two rings, and overall Finals pedigree are rarely discussed. 

After all, his Finals stats are impressive on paper: 15.6 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 6.8 APG, 1.5 SPG, and 0.6 BPG on 35.2% from three. He’s the kind of player who doesn’t need pancakes in the post or a scoring spasm to shift momentum; he just clamps the opponent’s best guard and remains effective offensively. 

His value goes beyond the box score. Win-or-don’t mentality, vocal leadership, and a guy your team trusts to key it down late, Jrue is the kind of Finals glue that blends with stars. Both the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics won the NBA title in the same season they acquired him, so it's obvious Jrue is the player who makes you win.

Alex Caruso - 2 NBA Championships

NBA Championships: 2 (2020, 2025)

NBA Finals Appearances: 2 (2020, 2025)

Alex Caruso is a feel-good Finals story. From undrafted to G-League to Finals starter, he’s been part of two Finals teams and has two rings, the first came with the Lakers in 2020, the second with the Thunder in 2025. Defensive dynamo, locker-room spark, social media cult icon, Caruso’s Finals presence is more than stats (8.4 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 1.7 SPG, 39.0% 3-PT FG.

He represents the modern role-player hero: hustle, IQ, and grit. When those TVs are on and the game gets tight, Caruso’s relentless style is exactly what coaches crave. Underdog? Undoubtedly. Finals-worthy? Without question.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - 2 NBA Championships

NBA Championships: 2 (2020, 2023)

NBA Finals Appearances: 2 (2020, 2023)

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope might not headline, but he brings Finals muscle. He has two rings, one with the Lakers (2020) and one with the Nuggets (2023). His gritty defense on wings alongside LeBron and Nikola Jokic was truly praiseworthy, even if his Finals stats don't jump off the page (10.4 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 1.2 SPG on 29.0% 3-PT FG). 

KCP is truly the perfect “3-and-D” player, spot-up shooter, perimeter defender, no-nonsense. He’s the kind of teammate who occupies spacing on offense and delivers late-game defensive stops. If it is Finals asphalt versus spotlight, KCP chooses substance every time, and those rings back it up.