<P> The final playoff round , a best - of - seven series between the victors of both conferences , is known as the NBA Finals , and is held annually in June . The victor in the NBA Finals wins the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy . Each player and major contributor -- including coaches and the general manager -- on the winning team receive a championship ring . In addition , the league awards the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award to the best performing player of the series . </P>
<P> The final playoff round , a best - of - seven series between the victors of both conferences , is known as the NBA Finals , and is held annually in June . The victor in the NBA Finals wins the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy . Each player and major contributor -- including coaches and the general manager -- on the winning team receive a championship ring . In addition , the league awards the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award to the best performing player of the series . </P>
when is the first game for the nba championship
when is the first game for the nba championship
June
June