What did Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook do to earn rings for the Lakers? The Lakers also offered Avery Bradley a championship ring when they won the title in 2020, even though he opted out of the bubble because of health concerns related to his son. There is at least some precedent - Anderson Varejao was offered a ring by the 2015-16 Cavaliers even though he had ended being bought out and signing with the Warriors, the team Cleveland beat in those Finals. There are no rules about championship rings going to players who were traded mid-season, the team makes the final decision. In a recent episode of his podcast, Patrick Beverley said he ran into Westbrook at the gym and Westbrook said, “Hey Pat, Lakers win I want my ring.” Beverley went on to add that he wanted one as well. They also didn’t even last with the teams who traded for them, both getting bought out and signing with teams who didn’t make the playoffs (Beverley) or were eliminated in the first round (Westbrook).īut they both appear to be still rooting for the Lakers and hoping for some tangible recognition for their contributions to the team before they were traded. Both Beverley and Westbrook were traded at the deadline for players who have become key pieces for this Lakers run. Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook are watching from home while their former teammates with the Los Angeles Lakers look to turn a late-season surge into a surprising championship run. Now Westbrook is saying he wants a ring if they win it all. The Lakers took off after trading Russell Westbrook at the NBA Trade Deadline.
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