The NBA Cup has quickly become a exciting new part of the basketball calendar, creating a playoff-like atmosphere in the middle of the regular season. As teams battle for the trophy, a common question arises about the traditional symbol of NBA success. Fans are left wondering what kind of hardware comes with this new victory.

Do NBA Cup Winners Receive Championship Rings?

No, players on the winning team do not receive championship rings for winning the NBA Cup. The league intentionally chose a different reward to distinguish the tournament victory from the ultimate prize of an NBA Finals championship. This decision helps maintain the unique status of the Larry O’Brien Trophy .

The NBA’s head of on-court and brand partnerships explained the reasoning behind this choice. Christopher Are

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