Who has lost the most NBA Finals without winning a ring?

Falling short in the NBA Finals brings unique sorrow despite personal success. Championships gauge a player's worth, evaluated by fans and experts alike.

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Elgin Baylor, a Lakers legend, may have the most heart-wrenching record of Finals losses, making him the player with the most heartbreak in this category.

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The "Big E" fell short in seven Finals appearances. He averaged 26.4 points and 13.5 rebounds in 44 Finals games.

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Elgin Baylor's 7 Finals losses included 37 games against the Boston Celtics, led by Bill Russell. They met in 1959, 1962, 1963, 1966, 1968, and 1969.

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In 1962, Baylor had a spectacular series against Boston, averaging an incredible 40.6 points, 17.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists.

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Despite his remarkable skills, Elgin Baylor was overlooked in the 1960s dominated by the Big Four: Russell, West, Chamberlain, and Robertson. Winning a championship could have changed it.

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Elgin Baylor's career ended abruptly after two games in 1970-71 due to a knee injury. He played just nine games the following season before retiring. Ironically, the Lakers won their first championship that year.

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