Decade overview
2020s NBA champions
Seven franchises have won so far in the 2020s, one per title. LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, and Nikola Jokic each carried a ring in a switch-heavy, positionless era.
Through seven completed seasons, seven franchises have won: Lakers (2020), Bucks (2021), Warriors (2022), Nuggets (2023), Celtics (2024), Thunder (2025), and Knicks (2026). No repeat champions yet in this window.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis won in the 2020 bubble. Giannis Antetokounmpo carried Milwaukee in 2021. Stephen Curry added a fourth ring with Golden State in 2022. Nikola Jokic broke through with Denver in 2023. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown won Boston's 18th in 2024.
Switchable lineups and floor spacing define the current game. Big men like Jokic and Antetokounmpo handle playmaking from the elbow and in transition. Defenses cross-match across positions. Three-point shooting is table stakes, but the best teams still win with a clear star who controls the offense in the playoffs.
Each season below links to a full article with the Finals result, roster, and context for that year.