How Many Rings Does Wilt Chamberlain Have? 2 in 6 Finals
How many rings does Wilt Chamberlain have? Wilt Chamberlain has 2 NBA championship rings. He won one with the Philadelphia 76ers in 1967.
He won one with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1972. He played in 6 NBA Finals and won 2 of them. His last season was 1972-73, so his count is final at 2.
Bill Russell’s Celtics stood in his way. Wilt’s teams met Boston in 8 playoff series and won 1. That win came in 1967. It ended the Celtics’ run of 8 straight titles.
- Finals played
- 6
- Finals won
- 2
- Finals MVP
- 1 (1972)
- Title teams
- 76ers, Lakers
- Title coaches
- Alex Hannum, Bill Sharman
- Finals record
- 2-4
Every Finals he played
- 1964CelticsLost 1-4
- 1967WarriorsWon 4-2
- 1969CelticsLost 3-4
- 1970KnicksLost 3-4
- 1972KnicksWon 4-1
- 1973KnicksLost 1-4
Two titles, two teams
| Title year | Team (coach) | Opponent | Series | Clincher | Finals MVP | Wilt in the whole playoff run (pts / reb) | Team record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 76ers (Alex Hannum) | San Francisco Warriors | 4-2 | Game 6, Apr 24, 1967, 125-122 | Not awarded | 21.7 / 29.1 in 15 games | 68-13 |
| 1972 | Lakers (Bill Sharman) | New York Knicks | 4-1 | Game 5, May 7, 1972, 114-100 | Wilt Chamberlain | 14.7 / 21.0 in 15 games | 69-13 |
Finals MVP was first awarded in 1969. Data as of October 2026.
The 1967 76ers had the best record in the NBA. The 1972 Lakers won 33 straight games. The streak ran from November 5, 1971, to January 7, 1972.
Wilt against Russell, series by series
Eight series. Who won each one?
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Four Game 7s, decided by 9 points
| Year | Round | Wilt’s team | Final | Margin | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | East finals | Philadelphia Warriors | Celtics 109, Warriors 107 | 2 | Boston |
| 1965 | East finals | 76ers | Celtics 110, 76ers 109 | 1 | Boston |
| 1968 | East finals | 76ers | Celtics 100, 76ers 96 | 4 | Philadelphia |
| 1969 | NBA Finals | Lakers | Celtics 108, Lakers 106 | 2 | Los Angeles |
The four margins add up to 9 points. Data as of October 2026.
Boston won all four. Wilt’s team had home court in 1968 and 1969. It lost both. In 1968, the 76ers led the series 3-1. April 19, 1968, was his last game as a 76er.
Across the eight series, the Celtics won 29 games. Wilt’s teams won 20.
Six Finals, two wins
| Year | Wilt’s team | Opponent | Series | Result | Finals MVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | San Francisco Warriors | Boston Celtics | 1-4 | Lost | Not awarded |
| 1967 | Philadelphia 76ers | San Francisco Warriors | 4-2 | Won | Not awarded |
| 1969 | Los Angeles Lakers | Boston Celtics | 3-4 | Lost | Jerry West |
| 1970 | Los Angeles Lakers | New York Knicks | 3-4 | Lost | Willis Reed |
| 1972 | Los Angeles Lakers | New York Knicks | 4-1 | Won | Wilt Chamberlain |
| 1973 | Los Angeles Lakers | New York Knicks | 1-4 | Lost | Willis Reed |
Data as of October 2026.
Two of the four losses went to Game 7, in 1969 and 1970. Three of the six Finals came against the Knicks. Wilt won one of those.
Why only two rings
Boston won the title in each of Wilt’s first seven seasons. The Celtics beat his teams in the playoffs in 1960, 1962, 1964, 1965 and 1966.
He broke through in 1967. The 76ers beat Boston 4-1 in the East Finals. They then beat San Francisco in the Finals. In 1968 and 1969, Boston won Game 7 each time.
Russell retired after the 1969 title. Wilt’s Lakers reached the Finals in 1970, 1972, and 1973. They won one of the three, in 1972.
Where two rings ranks
| Player | Rings | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Russell | 11 | Celtics |
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 6 | Bucks (1), Lakers (5) |
| Michael Jordan | 6 | Bulls |
| Kobe Bryant | 5 | Lakers |
| Shaquille O’Neal | 4 | Lakers (3), Heat (1) |
| Wilt Chamberlain | 2 | 76ers (1), Lakers (1) |
| Jerry West | 1 | Lakers |
Wilt and Jerry West won the 1972 title as Lakers teammates. Data as of October 2026.
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Rings next to Wilt’s other numbers
| Measure | Count | Details |
|---|---|---|
| NBA championships | 2 | 76ers 1967, Lakers 1972 |
| NBA Finals played and won | 6 and 2 | Lost to the Celtics twice and the Knicks twice |
| Finals MVP awards | 1 | 1972 |
| Regular season MVP awards | 4 | 1959-60, 1965-66, 1966-67 and 1967-68 |
| NBA seasons | 14 | 1959-60 to 1972-73 |
| Career games | 1,045 | 30.1 points, 22.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game |
| Career points and rebounds | 31,419 and 23,924 | Regular season |
| Playoff games | 160 | 22.5 points and 24.5 rebounds per game |
| All-Star selections | 13 | Also 10 All-NBA teams, 7 on the first team |
| Scoring titles | 7 | Led the NBA in points per game |
| Rebounding titles | 11 | Led the NBA in rebounds per game |
| Games of 50 or more points | 118 | Including 100 points on March 2, 1962 |
| Teams played for | 4 | Philadelphia Warriors, San Francisco Warriors, 76ers and Lakers. Rings with 2 of them |
| NBA draft | 1959 | Territorial pick of the Philadelphia Warriors |
| Naismith Hall of Fame | Member | Inducted as a player |
Data as of October 2026.
Where Wilt’s count stands for 2026
Wilt’s last season was 1972-73. His count stays at 2. His last ring came with the Lakers in 1972, when he was Finals MVP.
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Wilt Chamberlain rings FAQ
How many championships did Wilt Chamberlain win?
Two. He won the 1967 title with the Philadelphia 76ers. He won the 1972 title with the Los Angeles Lakers. He played in 6 Finals and won 2. He was Finals MVP in 1972.
How many NBA Finals did Wilt Chamberlain play in?
Six, in 1964, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1972 and 1973. He won in 1967 and 1972 and lost the other four. Two of the losses went to Game 7, in 1969 and 1970.
How many times did Wilt Chamberlain lose to Bill Russell?
Seven times. Wilt’s team won only 1 of their 8 playoff series, in 1967. Boston won the other seven, in 1960, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968 and 1969. Four of those went to Game 7.
Did Wilt Chamberlain win Finals MVP?
Yes, once, in 1972 with the Lakers. The award did not exist when he won his first title in 1967. It was first given in 1969. Willis Reed won it in 1970 and 1973, when the Knicks beat his Lakers.
How many MVPs did Wilt Chamberlain win?
Four. He won the regular season MVP in 1959-60, 1965-66, 1966-67 and 1967-68. The last three came in a row. His first title came in the middle one, 1966-67, with the 76ers.
Did Wilt Chamberlain win a ring with the Warriors?
No. He reached one Finals with the San Francisco Warriors, in 1964. They lost 4-1 to the Celtics. His two rings came with the 76ers in 1967 and the Lakers in 1972.
Did Wilt Chamberlain really score 100 points?
Yes. He scored 100 on March 2, 1962. The Warriors beat the Knicks 169-147 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He made 28 of 32 free throws in the game. Wilt played for the Philadelphia Warriors then.
Is Wilt Chamberlain in the Hall of Fame?
Yes. He is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He was an All-Star 13 times. He made 10 All-NBA teams, 7 on the first team. He retired after the 1972-73 season.
Sources
- Basketball-Reference: Wilt Chamberlain player page, Finals and playoff series pages, box scores
- NBA.com: Players with multiple championships, season reviews and Wilt Chamberlain legends profile
- Also used: StatMuse for playoff game logs, SI Vault, the Philadelphia Inquirer, Boston.com, the Boston Globe and Fox News for game dates, Game 7 margins and the 100 point game
- Wilt Chamberlain featured photo: Fred Palumbo, Library of Congress, Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
Last verified: October 12, 2026.
