With the NBA Finals in full swing, here is a quick look at former Kentucky players who emerged as World Champions. 13 Kentucky Wildcats have won 20 total NBA Championship rings:
Paul Noel (Royals, 1951): UK's first NBA Champion, won second-ever NBA Finals.
Frank Ramsey (Celtics; 1957, 1959-64): Won 7 NBA Championships as Celtics dynastic core, along with fellow Hall of Famers Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, Sam Jones, K.C. Jones, and Tom Heinsohn. UK teammate Lou Tsioropoulos was a reserve for two of these championships (1957, 1959).