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Former Lakers player auctioning championship rings for Ukraine

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Former Los Angeles Lakers player Slava Medvedenko is auctioning his two NBA championship rings to raise money for Ukraine.

Medvedenko, a Ukraine native, was a power forward on the Lakers' championship teams in 2001 and 2002. He played alongside Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal.

Medvedenko's Fly High Foundation is working to support Ukrainian children by restoring sports infrastructure at schools in the war-torn country.

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