Jonas Valanciunas
Raptors general manager Bobby Webster told the Toronto Sun on Saturday that the team would not be giving rings to the former players, who were all traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in February for “It’s not an easy decision,” Webster said, “but, to be honest, I think it’s standard. I mean, we did our homework, we talked to teams and I think, I don’t remember, there was maybe one scenario where a team offered one.
Valanciunas appeared in 470 games with the Raptors over seven seasons and averaged 11.8 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. He was selected in the first round, fifth overall, of the 2011 NBA Draft by the Raptors.
It's like breaking up with your girlfriend and giving her an engagement ring a few months later.
You didn't help win the ring dude....no ring for you
If I’m wrong I’m sorry but didn’t valanciunas get traded half way though the season shouldn’t he get a ring he was apart of last seasons team
Cant figure out why they want a ring they didnt earn.
This is an easy decision. He was traded nuff said!
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