Who Has the Second Most Rings in the NBA?

We take a look at which NBA player has the second most rings.

The answer may surprise you

Many people would assume that the player with the most NBA championships is Michael Jordan, but the answer may surprise you. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar actually has the most championships, with six. Jordan is close behind, with five championships.

A look at the contenders

The race for second most rings in the NBA is a close one, with a number of players and coaches in contention. Here is a look at some of the contenders:

-Bill Russell: 11 rings
-Phil Jackson: 11 rings
-Red Auerbach: 9 rings
-John Wooden: 10 rings
-Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 6 rings

Why rings matter

To the casual observer, it may seem like pro basketball is all about scoring points and winning the occasional championship. But to hardcore fans, there’s more to it than that. For them, it’s all about the rings.

Rings are a measure of a player’s success, and the more rings a player has, the better. It’s a simple way to compare players from different eras, and it’s also a way to see who the truly great players are.

So who has the second most rings in the NBA? The answer might surprise you.

The case for Bill Russell

The case for Bill Russell is a strong one. He was a part of the Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 NBA championships in 13 seasons. He is also the only player in NBA history to win five MVP titles. In addition, Russell was named to the All-Star team 12 times and was voted one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History.

The case for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

In terms of raw numbers, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has the most NBA Championships, with six. He is also the all-time leading scorer in NBA history, with 38,387 points. So it’s not surprising that some people consider him to be the greatest player in NBA history.

However, when it comes to winning championships, Abdul-Jabbar falls just short of Michael Jordan. Jordan won six championships as well, but he did it in only six seasons (Abdul-Jabbar won his first five with the Milwaukee Bucks, and his sixth with the Los Angeles Lakers). So while Abdul-Jabbar may have more championship rings than any other player in NBA history, Jordan is widely considered to be the greatest winner in basketball history.

The case for Robert Horry

Robert Horry is often thought of as a role player, but he was so much more than that. He was a key member of seven NBA championship teams, winning titles with the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, and San Antonio Spurs. That’s the second most rings of any player in NBA history, behind only teammates Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Michael Jordan.

But Horry’s impact went far beyond just the numbers. He was nicknamed “Big Shot Bob” for a reason: he again and again came through in the clutch, hitting big shots to help his team win. In the 2001 NBA Finals, he hit a game-winning three-pointer to help the Lakers come back from a 15-point deficit against the Philadelphia 76ers. In Game 5 of the 2005 Finals, he hit another clutch three-pointer to give the Spurs a lead they would never relinquish against the Detroit Pistons. And in Game 7 of the 2010 Finals, he had five crucial points in the final minutes to help lead the Lakers to victory over the Boston Celtics.

Horry was always there when his team needed him most. That’s why he’s considered one of the greatest winners in NBA history.

The case for LeBron James

LeBron James has played in the NBA for 16 seasons, winning four championships. He has been to the NBA Finals nine times, more than any other player in history. There is a strong case to be made that LeBron James is the greatest basketball player of all time.

But there is one stat where LeBron falls short of another player: rings. James currently has four championship rings, tied for sixth-most all time. There are five players ahead of him: Bill Russell (11), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (six), Michael Jordan (six), Robert Horry (seven) and Scottie Pippen (six). Of those five players, only three (Russell, Jabbar and Jordan) are considered to be all-time greats. So, is LeBron James the second-greatest basketball player of all time?

There are a few things to consider when making this argument. First, LeBron has played in an era where there is more parity than ever before. It is harder to win championships now than it was in the past. Second, LeBron has played with some great teams, but he has never had a true dynasty like Jordan or Russell did. Third, while LeBron has four rings, he has only won two Finals MVPs. Jordan won six MVPs and Russell won five. Finally, LeBron is still playing and he could very easily win more championships and MVPs before he retire