Dion Waiters is guaranteed to win a championship ring irrespective of who bags the title

With Miami Heat's victory over Boston Celtics on Sunday, Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and co set up a meeting with LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers in NBA Finals. Both teams have secured a spot in finals after years, with LeBron having won NBA title for Heat twice before. In an interesting turn of events, irrespective of which way Finals go, Lakers guard Dion Waiters will be receiving a championship ring at end of 2019-20 season. 

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Dion Waiters ring all but confirmed even if Lakers lose NBA Finals

While Lakers' NBA title is far from guaranteed, Dion Waiters has already secured his championship ring. While Waiters is currently playing with Lakers, he started 2019-20 season with Miami Heat. 28-year-old played only three games with Miami while averaging 9.3 points and 3.7 rebounds. His season was plagued with controversies, as he was suspended multiple times throughout season. Eventually, Waiters was traded to Memphis Grizzlies, who didn't want Waiters on ir roster eir. 

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However, as NBA trade deadline neared, rumours about Lakers looking for a guard to sign started doing rounds. While many reports also hinted at JR Smith (who was signed later), Lakers confirmed ir deal with Waiters on March 5, days before season went on hiatus before COVID-19 pandemic. He started his stint with Lakers at NBA bubble and averd 11.9 points and 2.4 assists in seven initial games he played for LA. 

Dion Waiters ring comment on Instagram

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According to reports, Waiters could make some bumper money by playing finals. If Heat vote, Waiters could receive a part of playoff cash. Reports also add that Waiters world apparently earn $503,656 from his time with Lakers. Additionally, Waiters also responded to news of him winning both championship rings on Instagram. Game 1 of NBA Finals is set to begin on Wednesday, 9:00 PM EST (Thursday, 6:30 am IST). 

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(Im credits: Dion Waiters Instagram, NBA Twitter)