Mike Brown collects fifth ring, first as head coach

Honor came before Tuesday's season opener

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 2h1 min read

Mike Brown receives his 5th NBA Championship ring, and his 1st as a head coach 💍💙🧡 https://t.co/WZQF5SohiJ Via @NBA on X

What happened: Brown was honored in a pregame ceremony Tuesday on opening night. The ring is the fifth of his career and his first since last season's title run as a head coach.

Why it matters: Fifth championship rings are rare for any coach. Winning the latest one from the lead chair defines his current tenure entering the new season.

By the numbers: Championship rings: 5 total, including 1 as a head coach.

What to watch: He opens the 2026-27 schedule with the title defense Tuesday night.

Sources

@NBA 2026-10-20T23:42:21.352931+00:00

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