NBA Team Guide
Chicago Bulls: History, Championships & Facts
The Bulls were founded in 1966 and won six NBA championships in eight seasons from 1991 to 1998, led by Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and coach Phil Jackson. Their 1995–96 team went 72–10.
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Quick facts
| Founded | 1966, by Dick Klein |
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| Arena | United Center, Chicago (opened 1994) |
| NBA titles | 6 (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998) |
| NBA Finals record | 6–0 through the 2025–26 season |
| Former homes | International Amphitheatre (1966–67), Chicago Stadium (1967–1994) |
Championship history
Chicago won two three-peats in the 1990s. Through the 2025–26 season the Bulls have never lost an NBA Finals series.
- 1991 NBA Finals: beat the Los Angeles Lakers 4–1
- 1992 NBA Finals: beat the Portland Trail Blazers 4–2
- 1993 NBA Finals: beat the Phoenix Suns 4–2
- 1996 NBA Finals: beat the Seattle SuperSonics 4–2
- 1997 NBA Finals: beat the Utah Jazz 4–2
- 1998 NBA Finals: beat the Utah Jazz 4–2
Franchise history
- 1966: Founded by Dick Klein; reached the playoffs in the first season, 1966–67.
- 1984: Drafted Michael Jordan third overall.
- 1987: Acquired Scottie Pippen in a draft-day trade.
- 1991: Won the first NBA title in team history.
- 1994: Moved from Chicago Stadium to the United Center.
- 1996: Finished 72–10, the first NBA team to win 70 regular-season games, and won the title.
- 2011: Derrick Rose, age 22, became the youngest MVP in NBA history.
Franchise record holders
| Points | Michael Jordan, 29,277 |
|---|---|
| Assists | Michael Jordan, 5,012 |
| Blocks | Artis Gilmore, 1,029 |
Retired numbers
- 1Derrick Rose
- 4Jerry Sloan
- 6Bill Russell (retired across the NBA)
- 10Bob Love
- 23Michael Jordan
- 33Scottie Pippen
Hall of Famers
Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Toni Kukoč, Phil Jackson (coach), Jerry Krause (executive).
Biggest rivalries
- Detroit Pistons: the "Bad Boys" Pistons ended Chicago's seasons in 1988, 1989 and 1990 before the Bulls swept them in the 1991 conference finals.
- New York Knicks: frequent 1990s playoff opponents, including the 1993 Eastern Conference finals.
- Cleveland Cavaliers: Chicago beat Cleveland in five playoff series between 1988 and 1994.
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How many championships have the Bulls won?
Six: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 and 1998.
What was the Bulls' best season?
1995–96, when they went 72–10 and won the NBA title.
Where does the Bulls name come from?
Founder Dick Klein wanted a name tied to Chicago's meatpacking industry.
Who has the most points in Bulls history?
Michael Jordan, with 29,277 points.
When did the Bulls retire Derrick Rose's number?
The Bulls retired his No. 1 on January 24, 2026.
Sources
Facts checked September 23, 2026. Live figures above come from ESPN.