OAKLAND – Former Warriors forward David Lee received his 2015 NBA Championship ring Friday night, exactly one week earlier than originally planned.
Which will allow Lee, now with the Dallas Mavericks, an extra seven days this season to savor the memories.
Lee received a 20-second standing ovation upon being introduced prior to the Warriors-Mavericks game at Oracle Arena. There was a video tribute, featuring highlights of last season and ending with Steph Curry and Lee embracing.
Curry presented Lee with his championship ring shortly before tipoff. Lee accepted the jewelry and placed it on his finger a camera zoomed in for a close-up.