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Four NC State Players Have Won NBA Championships

Last night, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 103–91 in Game 7 to win their first NBA Championship in franchise history.

Four former NC State basketball players have gone on to become NBA champions:

Former NBA Players who have Won NBA Championships

1) Josh Powell – 2 times (2009 & 2010)
2) Chuck Nevitt – 1 time (1985)
2) Chucky Brown – 1 time (1995)
2) John Richter – 1 time (1960)

Josh Powell won back-to-back championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, appearing in four games and recording 5 points and 5 rebounds.