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Chapter 557 The Championship Ring Is Beautiful

Chapter 557 The Championship Ring Is Beautiful

2018年10月16日，NBA2018-19赛季正式拉开了帷幕。这是一件令人激动的事情，在等待了3个多月的时间之后，终于又能够看到球员们在赛场上驰骋。

As the champion of last season, the Thunder's opening game was arranged on the first day of the game.Their opponent is the Warriors, and this arrangement is full of challenges.But it is in line with the league's consistent style.As for why the Cavaliers were not the opponents of the Thunder in the finals, maybe everyone understands that the Cavaliers without James are not the Cavaliers they were a few months ago!But I have to say that the eyes of these people in the league are still very accurate. Every year in the opening game, two teams that can most attract the attention of fans will be arranged.And in this season, is there any more attractive game than the clash between the Thunder and the Warriors?In the past two seasons, whenever these two teams played against each other, the grievances between Westbrook and Durant have always been the focus of attention.By this season, personal grievances have risen to team grievances.If it weren't for the Thunder's intervention, the Warriors would definitely be able to defend their title. 4 championships in 3 years, comparable to a dynasty!

Therefore, this game is regarded by everyone as a continuation of last season's Western Conference Finals.The Thunder certainly don't want to see the Warriors embarrassing themselves this night, and the Warriors are indeed happy to impress the Thunder.After all, this night has unusual historical significance for the Thunder.

The Thunder-Warriors game started later than the other game of the day.They still have a very important link to go before the game.That was the awarding ceremony of the finals ring.Three months ago, the Thunder just took the O'Brien Trophy back to Oklahoma after winning the championship.By convention, the championship ring will be awarded to everyone on the Thunder in the opening game of the next season.

An hour before the start of the game, a grand ceremony belonging to the Thunder began.The spotlights of the arena hit the middle of the arena, where a golden championship trophy was placed.Surrounding it was a ring that also exuded starlight.I can't see the specific appearance, but there is no doubt that each ring is valuable.Of course, for those who can own these rings, the most valuable thing is not the ring itself, but the meaning it represents.

Under the introduction of the on-site master of ceremonies, the league president Adam Silver appeared under the spotlight.He took the microphone from the staff and started his speech.

"Tonight we celebrate the Thunder winning the NBA championship this past season. Excellence has always been a tradition in this league...Congratulations to the Thunder, they have opened a new chapter and created a beautiful tradition... "

Not everyone likes Xiao Hua, maybe even more people don't like him.But tonight, the fans at Chesapeake Energy Arena gave him a very warm applause.After all, Xiao Hua tonight is the official representative of the NBA, and what he brings is the official congratulations of the NBA. It is an affirmation of the previous season, and it is an affirmation of the Thunder's efforts over the years.

Fortunately, Xiao Hua also knew that he was not the protagonist tonight, so he didn't make a long speech.After congratulating the Thunder again, he began to do what he needed to do tonight.That is to award the championship ring.

The first person to appear in everyone's sight is the Thunder's management.Including owner Bennett and general manager Presti.After receiving his own championship ring from Xiao Hua, Bennett immediately put it on his right ring finger.It was certainly not the first time he had seen the ring.He even participated in the whole design process.However, starting tonight, this ring is truly his.With this ring, everything he has done for this team and the city of Oklahoma is worth it.So he was very happy, with a big and rich face always with a strong smile, even his eyes were invisible.

Presti on the side also changed his usual seriousness and smiled happily.These years, the pressure on him is not small.Especially after what happened to Harden back then and Durant two years ago, he was ridiculed by people as only suitable for being a scout.But all these doubts disappeared after the team won the championship last season.This ring is his affirmation.

After the management are the members of the coaching staff.These people who stand behind the players and give silently are indispensable for every team.Donovan played as the finale.Still so calm, wearing a dark blue suit looked extraordinarily elegant.He may not be the most courageous and prestigious coach in this league, but he is indeed the most suitable for this Thunder team.His concept of infinite switching defenses has developed the Thunder's defensive ability to the extreme, and it will not be at a disadvantage when encountering a team with more blooming points like the Warriors.The Thunder can win the championship, and he owes a lot of credit.

The final link naturally belongs to the real protagonists tonight-the players.With the master of ceremonies, there were huge cheers in the arena.Because these people are the key to this championship trophy.

According to the order arranged in advance, the players came to the middle of the court one by one.An Luo was the penultimate one to play.After Paul George, before Westbrook.After taking over his own championship ring from Bennett, An Luo looked over and over at the rather large ring.The ring surface is very large, with the Thunder team logo in the middle, and the "OKC" inlaid with tiny diamonds is very eye-catching.The words "2017-2018 NBA Championship" are engraved on the edge of the shield, marking the year of the championship.On the side is An Luo's information.Initials "AN" and jersey number "8".The entire ring is inlaid with dense dark blue or white tiny diamonds. An Luo didn't take a closer look, but he felt that these were of special significance.

"Ann, how about the championship ring?"

"Paul, it's so beautiful!"

"Yes! It is the most beautiful ring in the world."

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After receiving the ring, Westbrook delivered a speech on behalf of the Thunder players.There is nothing new in the content, just thank you for your support and so on.After all, the most exciting and affectionate words were said in this arena 3 months ago.

Finally, the banner of the Thunder's 2017-18 championship was raised high in the Chesapeake Energy Arena.The dark blue flag made everyone feel extremely proud.The live DJ played Queen's classic song in a timely manner.There is nothing better than this song to express everyone's mood right now!

We are the champions - my friends

And we'll keep on fighting

Till the end

We are the champions

We are the champions

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(End of this chapter)