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After 2 years Danny Green will receive his 2019 Toronto Raptors championship ring

TORONTO, ONTARIO - JUNE 10: Danny Green #14 of the Toronto Raptors reacts against the Golden State Warriors in the first half during Game Five of the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena on June 10, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

The year is 2021, and Danny Green has yet to receive his championship ring from the Toronto Raptors. Traditionally, players receive their rings on the opening night of the following season. However, the ceremony has been delayed for Green for two seasons in a row.

In 2020 the league opted to finish the season in the infamous bubble. The Raptors then spent the following season operating out of Tampa Bay as their home base. Both seasons denied Green the opportunity to accept his ring in front of the fans.

The organization did offer to present his hardware multiple times. But Danny Green was adamant about receiving his ring at Scotiabank Arena in front of the fans that supported him during the championship run.

“It’s more for the city of Toronto to be able to celebrate with them again. Because any chance the city can relive those moments with certain people, certain players, and for certain events, you want to give the opportunity for them to share it with you.”

Danny Green

Long time coming

Now, it appears he will finally get the chance. The Raptors will host Green and the Philadelphia 76ers on December 28, over two and a half years after their championship win. According to Raptors beat reporter Josh Lewenberg, Green will finally get his wish.

Jun 17, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol (left) and guard Danny Green (center) and Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (right) during a rally at Nathan Phillips Square. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
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The ceremony should bring back fond memories for both Green and Raptors fans. After a stellar honeymoon season that saw them finish the second-best record in the league, the Raptors failed to qualify for the playoffs last season. It’s been a long time coming for Green.

It’s been so long that he’s had the time to win another championship with the Lakers and receive that ring before receiving his Raptors one. This will be the third such ring in Green’s jewelry box. He won back to back with the Raptors and Lakers as well as the San Antonio Spurs in 2014.

The NBA season officially begins on October 19. Green will look to bring use championship pedigree to help the 76ers title hopes. Meanwhile, the Raptors will look to start their climb back to championship contention.

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