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Why Does The NBA Let Its Players Touch The Larry O’Brien Trophy Before They Win It?

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One of the coolest moments in sports is watching hockey players pass around Lord Stanley’s Cup. It’s the culmination of an 82-game season, followed by a four round playoff, and for one lucky group of players, a lifetime of hard work is rewarded in lifting a 35-pound trophy.

In the NBA, the championship trophy is passed around like a floozy.

LOOK: LeBron doesn’t even have a ring, but he’s already had some intimate moments with the Larry O’Brien trophy.

Before Game 1 of the Heat-Thunder series, ABC ran a promo that included players like LeBron and Russell Westbrook cozying up to the Larry O’Brien trophy. Newsflash: the Finals hadn’t even started yet.

Hugging a trophy you haven’t even won? WEIRD, BRO.

You know when players should be allowed to hold that trophy? When their team wins a championship. Not before, not after. Anything in between cheapens that glorious night when you’re officially pronounced winner and trophy.

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