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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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Kyle Lowry and Kawhi Leonard
Kyle Lowry and Kawhi Leonard, Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images /

Ranking the best championship rings in NBA history: 1. Toronto Raptors, 2019

It didn’t seem to be conjecture that the Toronto Raptors would never win an NBA title, it appeared to be a thousand percent true. The franchise never made an appearance in the Finals, let alone win the whole thing. Even as the Raptors made the blockbuster move by trading for Kawhi Leonard before the start of the 2019 season, no one took their championship aspirations seriously.

Everyone, of course, we’re proven wrong as Leonard led them to their first NBA title. With the entire country of Toronto on fire due to their unlikely win, it came as no shock that they received the most outrageous and detailed orientated ring ever.

The 650 diamonds that are currently in these championship rings were once a record. But we expect the number of diamonds that are associated with championship rings to continue to grow.

On its face, there are 74 diamonds, which was the total of regular season and playoff wins the Raptors won that year. It was also a suggestion made by point guard Kyle Lowry. The Raptors slogan “North” was placed on the front of the ring and in the background was the Larry O’Brien trophy along with the Toronto Skyline. On the edges of the ring is each player’s jersey number which is separated by a red ruby. Whoever received their ring also has their last name carved into the side in gold along with their jersey number surrounded by diamonds and gold beneath it.

Although Leonard ultimately packed his bags and headed out the door the following season, he’ll forever be a part of what we feel is the greatest NBA Championship ring in history.

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