Ranking: The players with the most Conference Finals in NBA history
The Lakers advanced to the Conference Finals for the 24th time in their history by beating the Warriors Friday night. That’s a league record, so you will not be surprised to know that the list of players with the most Conference Finals made is filled with Laker legends as well, including LeBron James, who moved to No. 2 all-time after eliminating Golden State. That’s no small feat considering the NBA has had 30 teams each of his years as a pro.
Anyway, here’s the all-time ranking for most Conference Finals made:
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1. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 14
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Playoff stats: 24.3 ppg, 3.2 apg, 10.5 rpg and 53.3 FG% in 237 games
Average number of NBA teams during his career: 21.07
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2. LeBron James: 12
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Playoff stats: 28.5 ppg, 7.1 apg, 9.0 rpg and 49.5 FG% in 277 games
Average number of NBA teams during his career: 30
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2. John Havlicek: 12
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Playoff stats: 22.0 ppg, 4.8 apg, 6.9 rpg and 43.6 FG% in 172 games
Average number of NBA teams during his career: 13.25
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2. Wilt Chamberlain: 12
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Playoff stats: 22.5 ppg, 4.2 apg, 24.5 rpg and 52.2 FG% in 160 games
Average number of NBA teams during his career: 12.08
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5. Derek Fisher: 11
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Playoff stats: 8.3 ppg, 2.3 apg, 2.2 rpg and 42.2 FG% in 259 games
Average number of NBA teams during his career: 29.55
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5. Tom Sanders: 11
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Playoff stats: 8.8 ppg, 1.0 apg, 5.8 rpg and 43.6 FG% in 130 games
Average number of NBA teams during his career: 11.18
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7. Magic Johnson: 10
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Playoff stats: 19.5 ppg, 12.3 apg, 7.7 rpg and 50.6 FG% in 190 games
Average number of NBA teams during his career: 23.50
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7. Don Nelson: 10
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Playoff stats: 10.5 ppg, 1.4 apg, 4.8 rpg and 49.8 FG% in 150 games
Average number of NBA teams during his career: 14.10
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7. Paul Silas: 10
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Playoff stats: 6.9 ppg, 2.1 apg, 9.4 rpg and 39.7 FG% in 163 games
Average number of NBA teams during his career: 16.90
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7. Jerry West: 10
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Playoff stats: 29.1 ppg, 6.3 apg, 5.6 rpg and 46.9 FG% in 153 games
Average number of NBA teams during his career: 11.80
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11. Shaquille O'Neal: 9
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Playoff stats: 24.3 ppg, 2.7 apg, 11.6 rpg and 56.3 FG% in 216 games
Average number of NBA teams during his career: 29.00
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11. Tim Duncan: 9
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Playoff stats: 20.6 ppg, 3.0 apg, 11.4 rpg and 50.1 FG% in 251 games
Average number of NBA teams during his career: 29.67
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11. Byron Scott: 9
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Playoff stats: 13.4 ppg, 2.1 apg, 2.9 rpg and 48.2 FG% in 183 games
Average number of NBA teams during his career: 24.56
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11. Scottie Pippen: 9
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Playoff stats: 17.5 ppg, 5.0 apg, 7.6 rpg and 44.4 FG% in 208 games
Average number of NBA teams during his career: 27.67
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11. Robert Horry: 9
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Playoff stats: 7.9 ppg, 2.4 apg, 5.6 rpg and 42.6 FG% in 244 games
Average number of NBA teams during his career: 28.89
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11. Danny Ainge: 9
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Playoff stats: 9.9 ppg, 3.4 apg, 2.3 rpg and 45.6 FG% in 193 games
Average number of NBA teams during his career: 24.33
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11. Michael Cooper: 9
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Playoff stats: 9.4 ppg, 4.2 apg, 3.4 rpg and 46.8 FG% in 168 games
Average number of NBA teams during his career: 23.11
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11. Dennis Rodman: 9
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Playoff stats: 6.4 ppg, 1.2 apg, 9.9 rpg and 49.0 FG% in 169 games
Average number of NBA teams during his career: 26.56
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