During the NBA Finals it was pointed out many times that such Dallas Mavericks veterans as Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd and Jason Terry had never won a championship ring. And now, even though the Mavs won the title, that still may be the case.

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says championship rings aren't his thing, telling reporters that: "Rings are old school. Rings are done. It's time to take it to the next level and do something different."

Cuban has a point. Championship rings are so bulky and gaudy that you seldom see an athlete wearing one in public. Cuban no doubt still will want to reward his players, but wouldn't say what alternatives were under consideration.

What do you think. Are championship rings mandatory?