-
Anthony Gharib, ESPN
As the 2024 NBA Finals wind down, the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy is preparing for a new owner.
The Boston Celtics can grasp the trophy with a win against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, which would complete a four-game sweep for their 18th championship.
A win would give Boston a 16-2 record in the 2024 postseason, making them the sixth team to lose two or fewer games in the playoffs since the current playoff format began in 1984, according to ESPN Stats & Information.
The Larry O’Brien Trophy is named after the NBA commissioner from 1975 to 1984. O’Brien played a key role in the ABA-NBA merger in 1976 and in the adoption of the 3-point line in 1979.
The 29-pound trophy has had a busy build up to the Finals, traveling to various locations during its annual postseason tour. From London to Miami, here are highlights of the Larry O’Brien Trophy tour during the 2024 NBA playoffs.
Fenway Park with Big Papi
.@DavidOrtiz pumps up the Fenway Park crowd ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday in Boston! pic.twitter.com/1lDvx9aqJq
— NBA (@NBA) June 5, 2024
USA Gymnastics trials
Gymnasts had the unique opportunity to meet the @NBAFinalsTrophy 🏆 over the last few weeks and as we gear up for both the #NBAFinals & #USAGTrials24, it served as a reminder that the job’s not finished! pic.twitter.com/ddBdXsDNoo
— USA Gymnastics (@USAGym) June 4, 2024
UEFA Champions League final
🤝 A special linkup in London! 🇬🇧
🏆The Larry O’Brien trophy is in town ahead of the #UCLfinal at Wembley tonight 🤩 pic.twitter.com/yBqMjUrV7E
— NBA UK (@NBAUK) June 1, 2024
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
🏆 @nbafinalstrophy took a trip to the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York to meet Najmul Hossain Shanto of the @BCBtigers ahead of the @T20WorldCup! pic.twitter.com/xUEii3U9xg
— NBA (@NBA) May 31, 2024
Indianapolis 500 track
Back at the INDY 500 for the second straight year with the Borg-Warner Trophy! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/0dC4jntwMj
— The Larry O’Brien Trophy (@nbafinalstrophy) May 25, 2024
PGA Championship
Is that who I think it is? It’s new dad Scottie Scheffler, congrats on the birth of your son! pic.twitter.com/FTk5EpB7AO
— The Larry O’Brien Trophy (@nbafinalstrophy) May 14, 2024
Talking shop with big hoops fan @tonyfinaugolf ahead of the PGA Championship this week in Louisville. ⛳️
He’ll be tuned in watching his friend Mike Conley and the Timberwolves tonight! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/8b94aMmegH
— The Larry O’Brien Trophy (@nbafinalstrophy) May 14, 2024
The legendary @PGA_JohnDaly has his Celtics going all the way this year! ☘️🏆 pic.twitter.com/BbuBZ5q0cK
— The Larry O’Brien Trophy (@nbafinalstrophy) May 14, 2024
Miami Grand Prix
What an honor it was to spend the weekend at #F1 Miami Grand Prix and meet some legends of the sport! 🏆🏁🏎️@Charles_Leclerc @Carlossainz55 @PierreGASLY @OconEsteban @OscarPiastri @LandoNorris pic.twitter.com/o5zVIUDfmr
— The Larry O’Brien Trophy (@nbafinalstrophy) May 7, 2024
“The Roast of Tom Brady”
When @TomBrady met Larry! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/Ls7SyT4wPg
— NBA (@NBA) May 6, 2024
Thank you for not spiking Larry, @RobGronkowski! 😂 pic.twitter.com/0cqAc0CaGG
— NBA (@NBA) May 6, 2024
Mariah Carey’s Las Vegas residency
You’ll always be my… Larry 💖@nbafinalstrophy stopped by and got the VIP treatment from @MariahCarey at The Celebration of Mimi in Las Vegas! ✨ pic.twitter.com/jJlUHlOLCF
— NBA (@NBA) May 2, 2024
UFC 300 media day
