Who Is the Youngest NBA Player to Win a Championship?
Who is the youngest NBA player to win a championship? This is a question that has been asked by many basketball fans over the years. There is no definitive answer, as the age of the player varies depending on the year the championship was won. However, we can take a look at some of the youngest players to win a championship and see how they compare.
LeBron James
LeBron James is the youngest NBA player to win a championship. He was just 22 years old when he helped the Miami Heat win the NBA Finals in 2006.
Other young players who have won championships include Kobe Bryant (23 years old when he won his first title with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2000), Magic Johnson (24 years old when he won his first championship with the Lakers in 1980) and Michael Jordan (25 years old when he won his first title with the Chicago Bulls in 1991).
Kobe Bryant
At just 18 years and 158 days old, Kobe Bean Bryant became the youngest player in NBA history to ever win a championship. On June 19, 2000, the Lakers defeated the Indiana Pacers in game 6 of the NBA Finals to take home their first title of the new millennium, and Kobe’s first ever. Although he would go on to win two more championships with the Lakers, this one will always hold a special place in his heart.
Magic Johnson
Magic Johnson is the youngest NBA player to win a championship. He was just 20 years old when he led the Los Angeles Lakers to victory in the 1980 NBA Finals.
