Who Makes the NBA Trophy? All You Need to Know About Larry O'Brien Trophy

Who is Larry O’Brien?

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Before entering the world of professional athletics, Lawrence "Larry" O'Brien began his career in politics. In addition to holding the position of national chairman of the Democratic Party, he was the postmaster general and special assistant to both John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson during their administrations. –

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Who makes the NBA or Larry O’Brien Trophy?

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Since 1977, Tiffany & Co. has created and produced the NBA trophy.

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Can the teams keep the Larry O’Brien Trophy?

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The NBA started allowing teams to keep the championship trophy after revamping it for the 1977 Finals. To ensure that the winners could keep their money, the league designed a new trophy each year.

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– Awarded to the winner of the NBA Finals. – Designed and manufactured by Tiffany & Co. since 1977. – Teams get to permanently keep the trophy they win (a new one is made each year). – Current design is 25.5 inches tall and weighs 30 pounds. – Redesigned slightly in 2022 with a focus on the league's future and space for future champions.

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