Saturday's Brotherhood action delivered a mix of heartbreak and triumph, as one member of the Duke family now stands on the brink of championship glory. The only question is: which one will it be?

On Friday night, Tyrese Proctor and the Cleveland Cavaliers fell to the Detroit Pistons, 115-94, in Game 6 of their playoff series. A stomach bug reportedly swept through the Cavaliers' locker room, leaving the team short-handed at a critical moment. In the NBA, where every possession counts, illness can derail even the best-laid plans—and this was more than just a sniffle. Tough break for Cleveland.

Meanwhile, Mason Plumlee and the San Antonio Spurs punched their ticket to the Western Conference Finals with a commanding 139-109 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Plumlee saw his first meaningful minutes in a while, contributing 2 points and 2 rebounds in the blowout. The Spurs now set their sights on the Oklahoma City Thunder, with a trip to the NBA Finals on the line.

Here's the exciting part: whoever emerges from the West will have a chance to join the exclusive club of former Blue Devils who have won NBA rings. Whether it's Plumlee or Jared McCain (currently with the 76ers), one of them will play for it all soon.

Speaking of rings, let's take a quick look at the Duke alumni who have already etched their names in NBA history: Quinn Cook won twice—with the Golden State Warriors in 2018 and the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. Interestingly, the only Blue Devils with multiple titles are Shane Battier and Cook. A reminder of how rare and special championship runs truly are.

And for a bit of history: the late Hack Tison, drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1965, chose not to play pro ball. Had he suited up, he would have likely won rings in 1967, 1968, and 1969. A fascinating "what if" for Duke fans.

As the playoffs heat up, keep an eye on the Brotherhood. Whether it's Plumlee's veteran savvy or McCain's rising star, one thing is certain: a Duke alum will be playing for a championship very soon.