By Reinaldo Oliveros
Dec 13, 2024, 12:37 PM EST
The NBA Cup 2024 has become one of the most exciting bets of the NBA regular season, offering not only spectacle, but also attractive financial incentives and a trophy worthy of a work of art.
Each player on the team that lifts the NBA Cup in this second edition will receive a prize of $514,000. consolidating the tournament as one of the most lucrative competitions in the league. Beyond the sporting prestige, this amount represents a significant incentive for teams in search of the first trophy on the calendar.
The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the venue chosen again for the Final 4, is preparing to crown the champion of this tournament, which debuted last year with the success of the Los Angeles Lakers led by LeBron James.
A luxury trophy signed by Tiffany
The NBA Cup trophy is a jewel in itself, literally. Designed by the iconic Tiffany brand, It is made of 24-karat gold-plated silver and decorated with black ceramic details, a job that takes more than 21 weeks and 240 hours of craftsmanship to complete.
Tiffany, one of the most prestigious jewelry houses in the world, has been the official partner of the NBA since 1977, designing the Larry O’Brien trophy, awarded to the league champion. He is also responsible for iconic trophies such as the NFL’s Vince Lombardi and the MLB’s Commissioner’s Trophy.
Las Vegas, the epicenter of American sports
In addition to being the headquarters of the NBA Cup, Las Vegas continues to establish itself as the ‘Mecca’ of American sports. With top-level events such as the Super Bowl, the Copa América, and teams such as the Aces in the WNBA and the Raiders in the NFL, the City of the Game is positioned as an epicenter of spectacle and competitiveness.
In this edition, the NBA Cup will offer high-caliber confrontations: Milwaukee Bucks, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, will face the Atlanta Hawks in the East semifinal, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Oklahoma City Thunder will measure forces with the Houston Rockets , led by Ime Udoka, in the West semifinal.
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