41.   Championship ring.

42.   Charles Barkley is no closer to being fitted for that elusive championship ring in what he says is his final season.

43.   Charles Barkley is still dying for a championship ring.

44.   Chicago plucked John Salley out of obscurity a year ago, and the former Piston wound up with another championship ring.

45.   Chuck Daly, who wisely decided that the Nets need a lion-tamer instead of a coach with two championship rings.

46.   Cleamons has no professional head-coaching experience, but owns four NBA championship rings and has served as a Bulls assistant the past seven seasons.

47.   Chamberlain, who left the sport with two championship rings, is a virtual despot of the league record book.

48.   Davis will have three championship rings after he receives the ring for winning this year.

49.   Diamonds sparkle on their two gold National League championship rings.

50.   DJ, then Larry, then Kevin limped to retirement as imperfect mortals, but they were immortal in green once, with the championship rings to prove it.