PHOTOS: How each of the NBA trophies looks like

DUBLIN, OHIO – MAY 31: Detailed image of the NBA Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy…

DUBLIN, OHIO – MAY 31: Detail of the NBA Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy during the Golden Bear Pro-Am prior to the Memorial Tournament Presented by Workday at Muirfield Village Golf Club on May 31, 2023 in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Reeves/Getty Images)

Boston, Massachusetts – June 21: Jayson Tatum (number 0) of the Boston Celtics hoists the Larry O’Brien Trophy…

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 21: Jayson Tatum (number 0) of the Boston Celtics holds up the Larry O’Brien Trophy as he is introduced during the Boston Celtics championship celebration following their victory in the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, December 9, 2023, The NBA Cup is placed on the podium before the NBA opening game…

NBA Cup on the podium before the NBA In-Season Tournament Championship Game at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, December 9, 2023. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward – USA TODAY Sports

Las Vegas, Nevada – December 9: LeBron James (number 23) of the Los Angeles Lakers…

LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 9: LeBron James (number 23) of the Los Angeles Lakers hoists the trophy after a 123-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers during the final game of the inaugural NBA in-season tournament at T-Mobile Arena on December 9, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The NBA named its conference championship trophies after NBA legends Oscar Robertson and Bob Cousy.

A trophy awarded to the team with the best regular season record in the league.

The Nat Sweetwater Clifton Trophy. Clifton was the first African-American to be signed to a contract in the 1960s.

Nat Sweetwater Clifton Trophy. Clifton was the first African-American to sign a contract with the NBA. He played for the New York Knicks from 1950 to 1957 and was an NBA All-Star in 1957.

Wayne Embry Trophy: Embry became the first African-American NBA general manager with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Earl Lloyd Trophy. Lloyd was the first African-American to play in an NBA game.

Earl Lloyd Trophy. Lloyd was the first African-American to play in the NBA. He played for the Washington Capitols, Syracuse Nationals and Detroit Pistons and was an NBA champion in 1955.

Willis Reed Award. Reed, who attended Grambling State University in Louisiana, has spent his entire career in…

Willis Reed Award: A graduate of Grambling State University in Louisiana, Reed played his career with the New York Knicks and won two championships.

Sam Jones Award. A five-time All-Star, Jones won 10 NBA championships as a member of NBA teams.

Sam Jones Trophy. Jones, a five-time All-Star, won 10 NBA championships as a member of the Boston Celtics from 1957-1969.

Chuck Cooper Award. Cooper was the first African-American player drafted into the NBA…

Chuck Cooper Award. Cooper was the first African-American player drafted into the NBA (14th overall in 1950). Cooper played six seasons with Boston, Atlanta and Detroit.

The Bill Russell Trophy is awarded to the player who performed best in the NBA Finals.

The Bill Russell Trophy is awarded to the player who performed best in the NBA Finals as voted on by nine members of the media.

Boston, Massachusetts, USA, June 21, 2024: Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics hoists the MVP trophy during a game…

Boston, Massachusetts, USA, June 21, 2024. Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics holds the MVP trophy during the Boston Celtics championship parade. Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

The Magic Johnson Trophy is awarded to the most outstanding player in the Western Conference Finals.

The Magic Johnson Trophy is awarded to the most outstanding player in the Western Conference Finals as voted by a panel of media judges. The Larry Bird Trophy is awarded to the most outstanding player in the Western Conference Finals as voted by a panel of media judges.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates after winning the championship on May 30, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA…

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, May 30, 2024 – Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates after receiving the Western Conference Championship Series Most Valuable Player Award against the Minnesota Timberwolves during Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Credit: Bruce Kluehorn – USA Today Sports

The Michael Jordan Trophy is awarded to the most outstanding player during the NBA regular season…

The Michael Jordan Trophy is awarded to the NBA’s most outstanding player during the regular season, as voted for by sportswriters and media members.

DENVER, COLORADO – May 14: Nikola Jokic (number 15) of the Denver Nuggets plays against Michael…

DENVER, COLORADO – MAY 14: Nikola Jokic (number 15) of the Denver Nuggets poses with the Michael Jordan MVP Trophy before playing against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference second round playoffs at Ball Arena on May 14, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

The NBA Cup MVP trophy is awarded to the most outstanding player in the NBA Cup.

The NBA Cup MVP trophy is awarded to the most outstanding player in the NBA Cup tournament as voted on by media members.

LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 09: LeBron James (number 23) of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates a win at the…

LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 9: LeBron James (number 23) of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates with the MVP trophy after winning the finals of the inaugural NBA in-season tournament at T-Mobile Arena on December 9, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The Kobe Bryant Trophy is awarded to the most outstanding player at the annual NBA All-Star game.

The Kobe Bryant Trophy is awarded annually to the most outstanding player at the NBA All-Star Game, as voted by a media jury.

CLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 20: Team LeBron’s #30 Stephen Curry holds the Kobe Bryant Trophy…

CLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 20: Team LeBron’s Stephen Curry (number 30) holds the Kobe Bryant Trophy after being named MVP during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on February 20, 2022. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

The Wilt Chamberlain Trophy is awarded to the best rookie of the NBA regular season.

The Wilt Chamberlain Award is given to the best rookie of the NBA regular season as voted for by the sports journalists.

The Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy is awarded to the NBA’s best defensive player during the regular season.

The John Havlicek Award is presented to the player who performs best as a substitute during the …

The John Havlicek Award is given to the player who has the most outstanding performance as a reserve player during the NBA regular season.

The George Mikan Trophy is awarded to the NBA’s Most Improved Player.

The Jerry West Award is given to the NBA’s most outstanding player.

The Jerry West Award is given to the NBA player who has done the most to help his teammates in a difficult situation.

The Joe Dumars Trophy is awarded to the athlete who best exemplifies the ideals of sportsmanship…

The Joe Dumars Trophy is awarded to the player who best exemplifies the ideals of sportsmanship on the court.

The Twyman-Stokes Award honors Jack Twyman and his teammate Maurice Stokes. The award is presented to the NBA…

The Twyman-Stokes Award honors Jack Twyman and teammate Maurice Stokes. The award is presented to the NBA’s best teammate of the year.

The Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award is given to a player who has made significant progress in the NBA.

The Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy is awarded to an NBA player who is making significant strides in the fight for social justice.

The Red Auerbach Trophy is awarded to the winner of the NBA Coach of the Year Award.

The NBA Executive of the Year Award is given to the best front office executive.

The J. Walter Kennedy Trophy is awarded to a team member who demonstrates “exceptional service and…”

The J. Walter Kennedy Trophy is awarded to the team member who, as voted by the PBWA, has demonstrated “outstanding contributions and dedication to the community.”

The award is given to a player who displays a level of effort that is rarely seen in the NBA.

It is awarded to NBA players whose hard-working plays don’t often show up in a traditional box score, but have an impact on winning on a nightly basis.

It is awarded to an NBA player who has demonstrated lifetime achievement in the NBA.

The award is given to the MVP of the Rising Stars Game during All-Star Weekend.

The Julius “Dr. J” Irving Trophy is awarded to the winner of the Slam Dunk Contest in …

The Julius “Dr. J” Irving Trophy will be awarded to the winner of the Slam Dunk Contest during All-Star Weekend.

It will be awarded to the winner of the 3-Point Contest during All-Star Weekend.

Awarded to the winners of the Skills Challenge during All-Star Weekend.

The award will be given to the MVP of the Celebrity Game during All-Star Weekend.