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NBA: Ranking the 30 best NBA Championship Rings

By Hans Themistode

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 30: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat looks at his 2012 NBA Championship ring following a ceremony prior to the game against the Boston Celtics at American Airlines Arena on October 30, 2012 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 30: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat looks at his 2012 NBA Championship ring following a ceremony prior to the game against the Boston Celtics at American Airlines Arena on October 30, 2012 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) /
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2005 Spurs championship rings
2005 Spurs championship rings. (Photo by Joe Mitchell/Getty Images) /

Ranking the best championship rings in NBA history: 20. San Antonio Spurs, 2005

The San Antonio Spurs and the Detroit Pistons played in one of the most underrated Finals series of all time in 2005.

The best way to sum up that series is defense, defense, defense, and more defense. Only once did either team score over 100 points. It was a knockdown, drag-out matchup that ultimately went in the Spurs direction. With their second title in three years and third overall during Tim Duncan’s tenure, the Spurs made sure to hand out the sort of rings that would keep their balk club motivated.

Spurs players were ecstatic with the size of their rings and the countless diamonds that accompanied them. The rings were dipped in 14k white gold and had roughly 1.25 carats etched into the face. Also, smack dab in the middle, was a golden Larry O’Brien trophy, along with “Spurs” placed on the front, also covered in diamonds.

The sides of the ring were kept fairly simple, displaying the year in which the title was won, the word “NBA Champions” and said player’s name. Lastly, their regular season record of 59-13 was also on display as well as the series score, 4-3, against the Pistons.