What are the top five players with most appearances in NBA finals?
Given the team’s dominance in the 1950s and 1960s, it’s no surprise to see a couple of Celtics legends stand alone when it comes to playing in the NBA Finals. Bill Russell and Sam Jones are the only players who have ever punched their tickets to the series more than 10 times.
As for the current Warriors, Andre Iguodala has bragging rights over Curry, Green and Thompson because he played for the Heat in the 2020 NBA Finals, giving him seven total appearances. Golden State’s “Big Three” is part of a “Six-Timers Club” that includes Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, Tim Duncan and Shaquille O’Neal.
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Players with most appearances in NBA finals
| Name | GP | PPG | RPG | FG% | Pts | Reb |
| Bill Russell | 70 | 16.4 | 24.5 | 45.6 | 1151 | 1718 |
| Sam Jones | 64 | 17.9 | 4.9 | 46.1 | 1143 | 312 |
| LeBron James | 55 | 28.4 | 10.2 | 48.4 | 1562 | 561 |
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 56 | 23.5 | 9.1 | 52.3 | 1317 | 507 |
| Magic Johnson | 50 | 19.4 | 7.9 | 51.6 | 971 | 397 |
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Bill Russell
Bill Russell is the player with the most games in NBA finals ever, with 12 in his bag.
Sam Jones
Sam Jones is the player with the second most appearances in NBA finals, appearing 11 times in the finals.
LeBron James
LeBron James has appeared in NBA finals 10 times with 28.4 points per game.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Jabbar appeared 10 times in NBA finals averaging 23.5 points per game.
Magic Johnson
Magic Johnson is the fifth player with the most NBA finals appearances in NBA history.
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