Published 12:41 IST, October 24th 2019

Watch NBA chief Adam Silver present replica ring to a Raptors fan

The Raptors had a pre-game ring ceremony before the game against the Pelicans. One fan got NBA commissioner Adam Silver to place the ring on his finger.

Reported by: Colin DCunha
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Raptors' season-opener was an eventful one, to say least. Scotiabank Arean was chock full with Raptors fans as y looked to get 2019-20 season of NBA underway. But game against New Orleans Pelicans wasn't only thing that Raptors' fan base was looking forward to. 

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All around world, Raptors fans tuned into ir TV sets, ir laptops, ir phones, what have you, to witness a glorious occasion – championship ring ceremony. opening night of Raptors' 25th season in NBA saw over 20,000 fans flock to Scotiabank Arena to witness Canada's only NBA team, Toronto Raptors receive ir championship rings. Or 1200-odd fans were outside home of Raptors in a nearby public square kwn as Jurassic Park to take in electric atmosphere reverberating across Ontario. 

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A moment to remember

20,000 in attendance on night were due to receive replicas of Raptors' stunning championship rings. However, among 20,000 fans, one particular fan had idea that he was about to be on receiving end of special hour. One Raptors fan got NBA commissioner Adam Silver himself to present him with replica of Raptor's championship ring. While re was a replica ring in every seat at Scotiabank Arena that night, one fan was lucky eugh to have NBA commissioner place ring on ring finger of his right hand. 

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moment will doubt prove to be zenith of that fan's NBA experience. pre-game ring ceremony will also have provided Adam Silver with a break. After a tumultuous two weeks that was engulfed with controversy surrounding NBA's China tour, NBA commissioner looked in high spirits as he presented fan with replica ring. day will prove to be one that fan will remember for a lifetime, as Raptors n went on to win ir season opener against Pelicans later on.

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10:42 IST, October 24th 2019