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The Philadelphia Eagles unveiled their Super Bowl LIX rings, which feature intricate details including a hidden button that reveals coach Nick Sirianni's motivational saying, and are adorned with diamonds representing key achievements and players from the championship season.
Rookie Collin Murray-Boyles of the Toronto Raptors dismisses the allure of Summer League championship rings, emphasizing his focus on winning games rather than the potential jewelry, showcasing a mature and focused attitude early in his NBA career.
The Texas Rangers' first World Series Championship rings are adorned with over 450 diamonds, sapphires, and rubies, featuring a removable top that pays homage to the team's MLB-record 11-straight postseason road wins and includes a fleck of a World Series baseball. Designed by Jason of Beverly Hills, the rings also incorporate various symbols and numbers to commemorate the team's historic victory, with limited edition fan rings and replica player ring giveaways planned for upcoming games.
The Denver Nuggets, reigning NBA champions, received their championship rings packed with symbolism. Created by Jason of Beverly Hills, the rings feature a lever that changes the color of the background, a hidden compartment with the championship banner, and references to Denver's elevation, the team's mantra, and their season record. Symbolic elements include the number of jewels representing playoff games, yellow diamonds for years played at Ball Arena, rubies for defensive performance, and 16 carats of diamonds, rubies, and sapphires representing postseason wins.
The Kansas City Chiefs received their Super Bowl 57 championship rings during a team ceremony on Thursday night. Made by Jostens, the rings have 609 round diamonds, 16 baguette diamonds, four marquise diamonds, and 35 rubies for 16.10 total carats. The top of the ring features rubies that make up the "KC" in the Chiefs logo, which sits overtop the franchise's Lombardi Trophies. The rings also feature symbolism representing the Chiefs' journey to their third Super Bowl championship, including a removable top that reveals a replica of Arrowhead Stadium and a quote from founding owner Lamar Hunt.
The Kansas City Chiefs celebrated their Super Bowl LVII victory with a private ring ceremony at Union Station. The championship rings were designed with input from star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce. The Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 to capture their second Super Bowl title since the 2019 campaign and third overall.
The Las Vegas Aces received their 2022 WNBA championship rings, with former player Dearica Hamby also receiving a ring despite being traded to the Los Angeles Sparks in January. Hamby had criticized the Aces for mistreating her during her pregnancy and not following through on promises made to her. The WNBA imposed penalties on head coach Becky Hammon and the Aces for violating the league's Respect in the Workplace policy and impermissible player benefits regarding Hamby. The Aces also unveiled their championship banner and retired Becky Hammon's No. 25 jersey.
Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook, who were traded by the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this season, have expressed their desire to receive championship rings if the Lakers win the NBA championship this year. The Lakers have looked like true contenders in the playoffs, defeating the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round and leading the Golden State Warriors 1-0 in the second round. There are no official rules when it comes to giving rings to former players, but the Lakers have given rings to players who were cut mid-season in the past.
Former Lakers teammates Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley have both expressed their desire to receive championship rings if the Lakers win the NBA title this season. There are no NBA rules that dictate whether players who were traded midseason should receive rings, leaving it to the discretion of the team. Westbrook played 52 games for the Lakers this season before he was traded to the Utah Jazz, while Beverley was traded from the Lakers and ultimately landed with his hometown Bulls after agreeing to a buyout with the Orlando Magic.
Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley, former Lakers teammates, both want championship rings if the Los Angeles Lakers win the 2023 NBA title. The Lakers were 25-30 after Beverley and Westbrook's final game with the team, but have since made a late-season run and are currently in the second round of the playoffs. It is theoretically possible that the two veterans, along with several other players who were traded midseason, could receive championship rings if the Lakers win it all.