Miami Heat Ring Ceremony [Video & Photo Gallery]

The Miami Heat basketball squad received their 2012 NBA Championship rings during a ceremony before their season-opener against the Boston Celtics at American Airlines Arena.

While one of the highlights of the ceremony was NBA commissioner David Stern confusing Super storm Sandy with Hurricane Katrina, the real stars of the night were LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and company. You could see the happiness from all of the Heat star’s faces as they received their championship rings and it looked to provide motivation going forward.

The Heat played inspired basketball and look determined to defend their title on the way to a repeat.

Check out some images from the ceremony here:

Oct 30, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (left) – power forward Chris Bosh (center) – small forward LeBron James (right) after receiving their NBA championship rings before a game against the Boston Celtics at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE

Oct 30, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (left) and small forward LeBron James (right) celebrate after receiving their NBA championship rings before a game against the Boston Celtics at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE

Oct 30, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; Detail view of Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (not pictured) NBA championship ring before a game against the Boston Celtics at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE

Oct 30, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) smiles after receiving his NBA championship ring before a game against the Boston Celtics at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE

Oct 30, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat players admire their NBA championship rings while the NBA championship banner is raised before the game against the Boston Celtics at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 120-107. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE

Oct 30, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (far left) – power forward Chris Bosh (second from left) – small forward LeBron James (third from left) and teammates celebrate after receiving their NBA championship rings before a game against the Boston Celtics at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 120-107. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE

Oct 30, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat owner Micky Arison (left) receives his NBA championship ring from NBA commissioner David Stern (right) before a game against the Boston Celtics at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 120-107. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE

Oct 30, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat owner Micky Arison (left) embraces shooting guard Dwyane Wade (right) after Wade received his NBA championship ring before a game against the Boston Celtics at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 120-107. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE

Oct 30, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) reacts after receiving his NBA championship ring before a game against the Boston Celtics at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 120-107. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE

Oct 30, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; The NBA championship banner is raised before the game between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 120-107. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE

Oct 30, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3) reacts after receiving his NBA championship ring before a game against the Boston Celtics at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 120-107. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE

Oct 30, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) smiles after receiving his NBA championship ring before a game against the Boston Celtics at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE