The NBA Finals is the annual championship series of the National Basketball Association. The Eastern and Western Conference champions play a best-of-seven series to determine the league champion. The
Bill Russell (off ball) was a member of one of the first dynasties in the NBA, winning eight straight titles while contending against Wilt Chamberlain (on ball).
The 1980s saw a renewal in the rivalry between the Boston Celtics (green) and the Los Angeles Lakers (gold), combining to win eight titles.
Michael Jordan cemented himself as one of the greatest players of all time, winning six NBA championships with Scottie Pippen and coach Phil Jackson.
Kobe Bryant won five championships with the Los Angeles Lakers from 2000 to 2010.
The 2003 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association's 2002–03 season, and the culmination of the season's playoffs. The Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs
Like his mentors Gregg Popovich and Phil Jackson, Steve Kerr would go on to become one of the most successful coaches in NBA history.
Spurs visiting President George W. Bush in October 2003.