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The Los Angeles Lakers currently hold a 3-1 lead over the Golden State Warriors as they aim to make a run for the NBA Finals.
It’s been a long journey for this team after entering the playoffs as a seven-seed.
Things seemed to really turn around once LA traded Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley. However, both of them have claimed they would like a championship ring from the Lakers if the team wins the whole thing.
Now, the organization addresses their request.
According to Chris B. Haynes, the Lakers announced they will give Westbrook and Beverley a ring if the team wins a championship.
In fact, Los Angeles will give a ring to every former player who was on the roster this season a ring if they win the NBA Finals.
"They [Lakers] would extend a championship ring to ALL players who were on the roster at any point during this season." 💍
Russ and Pat Bev will get a ring if Lakers win the championship, per @chrisbhaynes pic.twitter.com/4Ybut4d2pf
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 8, 2023
That’s a rather interesting choice. Usually, players who are traded away don’t receive anything from their former organization if they win the title. However, the concept isn’t new.
But the Lakers aim to give out some rings to players who technically didn’t help them win a championship.
As you can imagine, NBA fans had plenty to say about this announcement.
Now THAT is a mickey mouse ring
— OddsJam (@OddsJam) May 8, 2023
Things might get awkward in the LA Clippers locker room.
Russ looking at his championship ring in the clippers locker room next year pic.twitter.com/596eFguxwA
— ChipmanForRichmond (@MrLegacyJones) May 9, 2023
Does a script exist?
Getting the script started early lfgggg
— Alex 🍥 Loves You. (@alexisamenace) May 8, 2023
The Lakers made this announcement before going 3-1 on the Warriors. There is still a long way to go before the NBA Finals though.
Bruh it’s not even the conference finals yet, this shouldn’t be a talking point at all. Long ways to go
— Lakers Insiders (@LALInsiders) May 8, 2023
With that said, Los Angeles is in a great position right now to make a serious run for a title. They have a commanding lead right now and things are looking up for this team.
But if the Lakers win the championship, look for both Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley to each receive a ring of their own.