Published 16:56 IST, December 23rd 2020
LeBron James flaunts 4th championship ring at the NBA Ring Ceremony, fans react online
LeBron James flaunted his fourth NBA championship ring ahead of the game against Clippers, with fans heaping praise on the 35-year-old for his heroics.
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Los Angeles Lakers followed ir trition of hosting ring ceremony on opening night of new season, despite Staples Center unable to host supporters due to coronavirus pandemic. Lakers ring ceremony 2020 was a special occasion especially after franchise wanted to win championship for late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who along with his daughter, tragically passed away earlier this year. championship win was also fourth for star man LeBron James who also won NBA Finals MVP.
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LeBron James ring: Lakers star flaunts championship ring during ring ceremony
While fans were missed at Staples Center when Lakers were handed ir championship rings, ceremony was wholesome neless. LeBron James got a nice video from kids at his “I Promise School” on Tuesday, in which y congratulated him on winning his fourth NBA championship. 35-year-old also got a video from his actual kids, with Zhuri flaunting an old Lakers jersey.
James n proceeded to pose with Lakers championship ring, gesturing four with his or hand, referencing to his fourth championship win. Before his win with Lakers, LeBron lifted title with Cavaliers in 2016, having won back-to-back championships with Miami Heat.
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Lakers championship ring in itself is an enigma. ring is most expensive in NBA history and has a Mamba snake behind players’ numbers to hour late Kobe Bryant. ring also has a removable top, which reveals numbers of retired Lakers' jersey numbers. Special emphasis has been placed on numbers '8' and '24' kit numbers which Kobe wore during his entire career with Los Angeles.
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Fans reacted to LeBron James flexing his ring, with Lakers fans expressing ir disappointment at t being able to attend ceremony at Staples Center. Lakers supporters hailed LeBron's efforts in ending ir championship drought, with many claiming him to being best player in league. Fans furr rejoiced Lakers lifting ring in front of Clippers, who y were due to play later in evening.
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However, a Paul George-led Los Angeles Clippers dampened proceedings for Lakers, winning contest 116-107 on opening night. George scored 33 points, teaming up with Kawhi Leonard to help Clippers romp to a win over cross-town rivals. Lakers charged to come close in second quarter, but eventually tailed off to fall seven points short. LeBron James scored 22 points and Anthony Davis h 18 for Lakers, while Dennis Schroder was impressive in his Lakers debut, with 14 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists.
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(Im Courtesy: Lakers Instagram)
16:56 IST, December 23rd 2020