Have a look at the NBA Cup in-season tournament trophy weight, height, size and winner prize money in 2024
For the curious, the NBA Cup is being called Emirates NBA Cup due to sponsorship reasons. The tournament is an annual ceremony that takes place during the regular season.
The tournament was officially announced in 2023 and its debut during the NBA season 2023-24. The first edition was known as the In-Season Tournament.
NBA Cup in season tournament 2024 trophy name, weight, height, size, medals design and winner players prize money details
The semi-final of Emirates NBA Cup will take place on Saturday in Las Vegas between Atlanta Hawks vs Milwaukee Bucks at 3:00 AM IST.
The NBA Cup Championship will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 7:00 AM IST in Las Vegas.
NBA Cup 2024 Trophy
The centerpiece of the In-Season Tournament Final is the “Emirates NBA Cup,” the championship trophy which the winner will receive in 2024.
The trophy of NBA Cup is designed by Tiffany & Co. in collaboration with artist Victor Solomon. Unveiled in July, the iconic gold-colored trophy is rich with symbolism, representing the pinnacle of achievement in the tournament.
Crafted from sterling silver, finished in 24-karat gold vermeil, and accented with black ceramic, it stands an impressive 23 inches tall.
Its intricate design includes eight prongs inspired by a diamond ring and a base that merges elements from the Eastern and Western Conference Championship trophies.
It’s all in the details 👀🏆
There’s a lot of meaning built into the new NBA Cup which will be handed to the In-Season Tournament Champions in Vegas! pic.twitter.com/iCi9QZgnIw
— NBA (@NBA) December 4, 2023
The NBA Cup trophy signifies the tournament’s inaugural year. The trophy also incorporates 30 net openings on its base to symbolize the 30 NBA teams, and its 35-pound weight represents the structure of Group Play, with three groups of 5 teams in each conference.
MVP Trophy
In addition to NBA Cup Trophy, the ceremony also offers a MVP Trophy, which is awarded to the tournament’s most valuable player.
MVP Trophy is also designed by Tiffany & Co. and Victor Solomon, this trophy mirrors the championship prong design and features matching black and gold accents.
Its 15-inch height symbolizes the 15 teams in each NBA conference, while the two stems represent the finalists in the Championship Game.
NBA Cup prize money for players in 2024:
Players on losing quarterfinals teams: $51,497
Players on losing semifinals teams: $102,994
Players on losing team in championship game: $205,988
Players on winning team in NBA Cup championship game: $514,970
Prize Money & Bonus
While the winning team receives no additional competitive incentives, each player is awarded a $500,000 bonus and a medal designed by Victor Solomon.
To further honor outstanding performances, the tournament features the NBA In-Season Tournament All-Tournament Team Trophies. Standing at 7.5 inches tall, these trophies draw inspiration from soccer cup competitions and aim to establish a lasting tradition for the event and media members will vote to select the five most outstanding players, each of whom will receive a 20-pound black crystal basketball with gold lines and a bracket design.
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