A comprehensive list of recent NBA Champions, runners-up, and Finals MVPs. This comprehensive dataset is meticulously compiled from verified global sources and updated regularly. Use the sorting and filtering tools to explore the data, or export it as CSV for deeper analysis. All figures are cross-referenced with authoritative international databases.
| Year ⇵ | Champion ⇵ | Runner-Up ⇵ | Finals MVP ⇵ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | Denver Nuggets | Miami Heat |
| 2 | 2022 | Golden State Warriors | Boston Celtics |
| 3 | 2021 | Milwaukee Bucks | Phoenix Suns |
| 4 | 2020 | Los Angeles Lakers | Miami Heat |
| 5 | 2019 | Toronto Raptors | Golden State Warriors |
| 6 | 2018 | Golden State Warriors | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 7 | 2017 | Golden State Warriors | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 8 | 2016 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Golden State Warriors |
| 9 | 2015 | Golden State Warriors | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 10 | 2014 | San Antonio Spurs | Miami Heat |
| 11 | 2013 | Miami Heat | San Antonio Spurs |
| 12 | 2012 | Miami Heat | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 13 | 2011 | Dallas Mavericks | Miami Heat |
| 14 | 2010 | Los Angeles Lakers | Boston Celtics |
| 15 | 2009 | Los Angeles Lakers | Orlando Magic |
| 16 | 2008 | Boston Celtics | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 17 | 2007 | San Antonio Spurs | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 18 | 2006 | Miami Heat | Dallas Mavericks |
| 19 | 2005 | San Antonio Spurs | Detroit Pistons |
| 20 | 2004 | Detroit Pistons | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 21 | 2003 | San Antonio Spurs | New Jersey Nets |
| 22 | 2002 | Los Angeles Lakers | New Jersey Nets |
| 23 | 2001 | Los Angeles Lakers | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 24 | 2000 | Los Angeles Lakers | Indiana Pacers |
| 25 | 1999 | San Antonio Spurs | New York Knicks |
| 26 | 1998 | Chicago Bulls | Utah Jazz |
| 27 | 1997 | Chicago Bulls | Utah Jazz |
| 28 | 1996 | Chicago Bulls | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 29 | 1995 | Houston Rockets | Orlando Magic |
| 30 | 1994 | Houston Rockets | New York Knicks |
| 31 | 1993 | Chicago Bulls | Phoenix Suns |
| 32 | 1992 | Chicago Bulls | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 33 | 1991 | Chicago Bulls | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 34 | 1990 | Detroit Pistons | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 35 | 1989 | Detroit Pistons | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 36 | 1988 | Los Angeles Lakers | Detroit Pistons |
| 37 | 1987 | Los Angeles Lakers | Boston Celtics |
| 38 | 1986 | Boston Celtics | Houston Rockets |
| 39 | 1985 | Los Angeles Lakers | Boston Celtics |
| 40 | 1984 | Boston Celtics | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 41 | 1983 | Philadelphia 76ers | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 42 | 1982 | Los Angeles Lakers | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 43 | 1981 | Boston Celtics | Houston Rockets |
| 44 | 1980 | Los Angeles Lakers | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 45 | 1979 | Seattle SuperSonics | Washington Bullets |
| 46 | 1978 | Washington Bullets | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 47 | 1977 | Portland Trail Blazers | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 48 | 1976 | Boston Celtics | Phoenix Suns |
| 49 | 1975 | Golden State Warriors | Washington Bullets |
| 50 | 1974 | Boston Celtics | Milwaukee Bucks |