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Suspended Miami Heat center Thomas Bryant received a warm group hug from his former Denver Nuggets teammates and wasad presented with a championship ring before swiftly departing the arena.
After all, rules are rules.The NBA made an allowance for Bryant to be on hand before the game because it was the Heat’s only visit this season to Denver. Suspended players are typically not allowed to be at the arena on game nights.The Nuggets rolled out the red carpet for Bryant, who was with them last June when they beat the Heat in five games to capture the franchise’s first NBA title.Lopez Bryant watched a video tribute on the big screen next to Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, then received a warm embrace from guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who also handed Bryant his shiny ring. Bryant was engulfed at half court by Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets.Bryant soaked in the moment as he slipped the ring onto his hand. He tapped at his heart in appreciation as the crowd cheered.