PHOTO: Steph Curry handles Norris Cole's championship ring
New Orleans Pelicans point guard Norris Cole was one of several players to reap the benefits of being a member of the Miami Heat during the "Heatles" era, playing alongside the star-studded trio of Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, and LeBron James.
Cole will forever be recognized as a two-time NBA champion as a result, which must irk ringless legends like Charles Barkley and Karl Malone.
With the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors currently engaging in a grueling NBA Finals matchup, Cole, who is working as a member of the media during the series, decided to show off some of his hardware, handing over one of his rings to Stephen Curry.
Norris Cole let Steph Curry mess around with his championship ring. MOTIVATION. pic.twitter.com/nNhUPCWTGO
— David Pick (@IAmDPick) June 13, 2015
Not that Curry needs any extra motivation to win his first title, but perhaps holding the ultimate prize in his hand will add some more fuel to his fire.
The Chef is leading the Warriors in scoring through the first four games of the Finals, averaging 23.5 points and 6.3 assists on 41.3 percent shooting. The series is tied at 2-2 with Game 5 taking place Sunday night at Oracle Arena.