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NBA Finals Larry O’Brien Trophy: Origin, Weight And How much is it Worth?

Published 10/10/2020, 4:30 PM EDT

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For several months we saw NBA teams hustling to get to the NBA Finals and bag a championship for themselves. Although did you ever stop to think about what the winner will take home when they achieved that feat? It is the Larry O’Brien Trophy.

Holding that trophy in their hands is the most honorable thing an NBA Player can ever feel. That is exactly what the Lakers and Miami Heat are hoping to get their hands on this year.

The Los Angeles Lakers are leading the NBA Finals by 3-2. After a great win by Miami Heat, effectively forcing a Game 6, the battle has just become more interesting. However, let’s focus on getting to know more about the Larry O’Brien trophy.

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NBA championship trophy Origin

Although this trophy holds great significance in NBA’s landscape, only a handful of people know who Larry O’Brien is. According to Sports Casting, the trophy given to champions was simply called the NBA Finals Trophy; however, it was renamed as the Walter A. Brown Trophy as a nod to the Boston Celtics founder, who played a key role in the league’s growth.

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In 1984, the cup was renamed as the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy. Larry was the third commissioner of the NBA, and the former Post Master General was integral to the development of the NBA from 1975 to 84.

He is directly responsible for the league’s expansion from 18 to 23 teams, and he is also credited for making the ABA/NBA merger a reality.

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The Trophy is a depiction of a regular-sized basketball entering the net. This 24-inch tall masterpiece is built of 16 points of sterling silver and an overlay of 24-karat gold.

Price

Carefully designed by renowned jeweler, Tiffany and Co., it is no surprise that it costs a fortune. The $13,500 trophy may sound expensive but still falls way below the NFL trophy that will set you back by approximately $50,000.

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This exquisite piece holds more value than its price tag states. Only an NBA player knows the true worth of acquiring this prestigious trophy.

Who do you think will take this priceless possession home this year? Will it be the Lakers or the Miami Heat?

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Yashima Bhatia

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Yashima Bhatia is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports who specialises in providing nuanced predictions and updates for matches. She has a Bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication. Yashima's love for playing the game came up at a young age, when the excitement of the games coupled with the intensity of the Playoffs had her hooked.
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