What do your rings symbolize to you?
"What you did in your career was significant, and it mattered and counted. That you were a part of something that could never be taken away from you." ~Pat Riley

What is it that NBA players want most? What is it that makes them push themselves for 82 games in the regular season and 16 wins in the playoffs?

What is it that makes them work out like Navy SEALs in the offseason? Why do veterans hang on for that extra year or two? Because it's about the ring.

The big, gaudy, golden, diamond-encrusted, inscribed ring heavy enough to use a doorstop and beautiful enough to mesmerize most anyone. It's the ultimate symbol of accomplishment and excellence. Wear it with pride, you're a champion. The ring is definitely the thing.