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Winning a championship is the biggest dream of any player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Legends such as Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Tony Parker, and Shaquille O’Neal have won multiple titles as players while there are also some figures who couldn’t win any title after being active in the distinguished basketball league for several years. These players have achieved massive success as individuals in the game but couldn't guide their teams to silverware. Noting the fact, SportsTiger has listed five players who never won the NBA championship.
List of Players who have never won a championship:
5. Reggie Miller
Reggie Miller, who struck 2560 during his career, couldn’t win any title in his 18-year NBA playing career from 1987 to 2005. He was one of the players who became adept in three-pointers. Back in 2000, he appeared in the NBA 2000 final for Indiana Pacers against Los Angeles Lakers but couldn't taste success.
4. James Harden
James Harden has been active in the sport for the last 16 years. His distinguished career has recorded achievements such as Sixth Man of the Year award in 2012. NBA MVP award in (2018), 6 All-NBA First Team selections, two All-NBA Third Team selections, and a Gold medal. Fans also relished his rivalry with Stephen Curry, when the former was associated with Rockets. In 2023, he became a part of Los Angeles Clippers and since then, he has looked sensational in the side. He has the longest streak of playoffs matches with 170 games without a championship among all active players.
3. John Stockton
John Stockton, who played for Utah Jazz for 19 years from 1984 to 2003, was known for his alliance with Karl Malone in Jerry Sloane’s Jazz. The trio dominated the league with their exceptional achievements. He was picked up in 11 All-NBA teams and serving them, he chipped in with nine assists and a couple of steals titles. However, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls held their nerves and deprived Stockton and the Jazz from winning the championship.
2. Karl Malone
Karl Malone did a remarkable job during his stint with the Utah Jazz from 1985 to 2003. However, in the NBA finals, he failed to deliver as per expectations and concluded his career without any titles. In 1997 and 1998, he came close to the trophy but lost his battle against Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls.
1. Charles Barkley
Charles Barkley was active in the sport for 16 years from 1984 to 2000 and during that period, he was also handed humiliation and depression. When the Hall of Fame reached the Basketball’s biggest stage, he became the victim of Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls in 1993. Bulls bagged a 4-2 win when John Paxson attacked Phoenix Suns’ court with an impressive last-second 3-pointer.
