What is special about the Golden State Warriors' championship rings

The Golden State Warriors are the defending NBA champions once again.

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They kicked off the 2022-23 season with a final celebration of last season's championship.

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Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green received their 2021-22 NBA championship rings.

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This is the first championship ring that primarily uses yellow diamonds as it represents the Warriors' golden age.

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The ring consists of 16 carats of yellow and white diamonds featuring the Warriors' logo on top and each player's number.

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One side of the ring features the player's name while the other side features "Just Us," a Warriors motto.

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A piece on the side of the ring can be twisted to reveal a compartment that shows the Larry O'Brien Trophies each player has won.

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The rings are reported to be as expensive as $100,000 per ring.

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