The Boston Celtics already were among the favorites to win the 2023-24 NBA championship when they acquired star big man Kristaps Porzingis early in the offseason.
Then, president of basketball operations Brad Stevens pulled another rabbit out of his hat.
Just over two weeks before Opening Night, the Celtics acquired veteran All-Defensive guard Jrue Holiday in a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers.
They pulled off the deal shortly after the Milwaukee Bucks sent Holiday to Portland as part of the Damian Lillard blockbuster.
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.
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.
