Celtics running it back & Warriors legend deserves better in Nick’s NBA Tiers | First Things First
Nick Wright, alongside Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes, releases the latest edition of Nick’s NBA Tiers post NBA Free Agency. Notable placements include the Boston Celtics atop the list, followed by the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder....
The Boston Celtics won an NBA record 18th championship on June 17. A few days later, the team held a victory parade in Boston.
Celtics star Jaylen Brown attended the championship parade, but he ended up losing one of his prized possessions along the parade route. Brown then made a social media post, asking for assistance in the search for his customized "7uice" ring.
The reigning NBA Finals MVP added that "a big reward" would be in store for anyone who recovered the personalized piece of jewelry.
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Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics reacts to defeating the Miami Heat 104-103 in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals at Kaseya Center in Miami on May 27, 2023. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
On Tuesday, Brown shared a positive update by posting a photo of himself holding the previously lost ring. He also kept his promise and said the two fans who found the ring, Luke and Adi, would have the opportunity to attend the Celtics' NBA championship ring ceremony in the fall.
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"Got it back. Thank you to Luke and Adi I'll see you courtside at the [ring emoji] ceremony," Brown wrote on X.
Brown also shared a video on his Instagram account of meeting the fans who recovered his ring. During their exchange, Brown gave them a jersey and an autographed basketball.
Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics reacts during the Boston Celtics Victory Event & Parade following their 2024 NBA Finals win at TD Garden in Boston on June 21. (Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)
The Celtics are scheduled to receive their diamond-studded championship rings during their 2024-25 season home opener in October. The exact date of that game has not yet been announced.
Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics accepts the Larry Bird Trophy after winning Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on May 27. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
Brown agreed to a five-year, $304 million supermax contract extension in 2023.
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Brown's teammate, Jayson Tatum, led the Celtics with 31 points in the decisive Game 5 of the NBA Finals as Boston pulled away for a 106-88 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Tatum's July got off to a memorable start, as he reportedly agreed to a five-year, $314 million contract. The supermax deal represents the most lucrative contract in league history, ESPN reported.
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