This Tuesday evening, Juan Toscano Anderson will live a special evening since he will receive his championship ring, for the title won with the Warriors in June against Boston.
But unlike Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and company, he will no longer defend the colors of Golden State this season and will therefore come to the Chase Center as an opponent, with the Lakers.
“It’s obviously a big night for me and for Golden State, I’m going to enjoy it for sure. But I’m a Lakers player now.”he recalled for Spectrum SportsNet. “I want to go over there to kick their ass. The goal is to start off on the right foot. »
So if he will logically appreciate receiving the precious jewel, “JTA” especially hopes to win this first match.
“It’s hard to win at Golden State, I know that, I’ve played a lot of games at Chase Center. The team is amazing, they are the defending champions, the fans are awesome. I would love to win this match, and frankly, that would be even better than the ring. It would be lovely to come and pick up my ring, celebrate with my family, and win against them. »
Anthony Davis is thinking the exact same thing. “It’s always fun to ruin the evening of handing over the rings”, let go inside. “The idea is to start the season with victories. »