Last updated on: May 8, 2023
Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley, among others, will receive championship rings from the Los Angeles Lakers. Westbrook and Beverley expressed a desire to receive championship rings should the Lakers win the NBA title.
Background:
In the offseason, the Lakers acquired Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards in a trade. He was acquired to provide the Lakers, who already had LeBron James and Anthony Davis, with additional firepower. Westbrook is a former league MVP and nine-time All-Star, and he is regarded as one of the league’s best point guards.
Patrick Beverley, on the other hand, was acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers in a midseason trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Beverley is renowned for his tenacious defense and three-point shooting ability. He was acquired to add depth to the Lakers’ backcourt, which had been decimated by injuries throughout the season.
The Decision:
Several sources, including NBA insider Chris B. Haynes and TNT’s Chris Haynes, report that the Lakers have decided to give championship rings to every player who was on their roster at any point during the season. This means that if the Lakers win the NBA championship, Russell Westbrook, Patrick Beverley, and several other traded players will receive championship rings.
"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
Fans and analysts alike have lauded the decision made by the Lakers. Giving championship rings to all roster members is a way of recognizing the contributions that each player made to the success of the team. It also demonstrates that the Lakers value the contributions of every player, not just the superstars.
Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley have both expressed gratitude for the decision made by the Lakers. Westbrook has been especially vocal about his desire to win a championship and be recognized for his team contributions. Beverley, for his part, has been a significant bench contributor, providing energy and tenacity on both ends of the court.
