1995 Houston Rockets NBA Championship Ring – Clyde Drexler SS – 10K

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/7/2015

"In a midseason trade with Portland, the Rockets obtained guard Clyde Drexler, a former teammate of Olajuwon at the University of Houston, in exchange for Otis Thorpe. Houston entered the playoffs as the sixth seed in the Western Conference, but managed to defeat the 60–22 Utah Jazz in the first round. They fell behind 3–1 to the 59–23 Phoenix Suns in the second round, but won three straight to win the series, and became the first team in NBA history to overcome both a 2–0 and 3–1 series deficit in a seven-game series. The Rockets then beat the 62–20 San Antonio Spurs in the conference finals, to reach the Finals against the Orlando Magic, led by Shaquille O'Neal and Anfernee ""Penny"" Hardaway. When Houston swept the series in four straight games, they became the first team in NBA history to win the championship as a sixth seed, and the first to beat four 50-win teams in a single postseason en route to the championship.

Cast in 10K yellow gold, this size 12 – 12.25 NBA championship ring weighs 34 grams (1.20 ounces) and features ""Rockets, 94 95 World Champions"" on the top.
On the inner side of the top perimeter are 24 inlaid cz chips. On the top center are two basketballs and two basketball nets in relief, each.
On the right shank are three engraved banners that read ""Back 2 Back,"" beneath which is a red and blue enameled ""NBA"" logo set amid an American flag in relief. Beneath this is ""Believe it Again!"" in script lettering relief.
On the left shank is the recipient name ""Drexler"" in relief, beneath this is a gold heart in relief with a red and gold ""Houston Rockets"" logo in the center.
IGO 10K has been stamped on the inside of the band (for Intergold Organization – ring manufacturer).

This is the same ring Clyde Drexler received without the diamonds. A much more affordable way to go without giving up any of the quality and craftsmanship!"