Darko Auctioning Off His 2004 Pistons Championship Ring

Darko Milicic is auctioning the 2004 NBA championship ring he won with the Detroit Pistons to raise money and awareness for children dealing with the terminal illness Batten’s disease. Milicic is also auctioning off the championship belt that was given to him by Rasheed Wallace. He got the idea from Ron Artest, who auctioned off his Lakers championship ring to raise money for mental health programs in schools. Those interested can purchase raffle tickets for $2 to be entered in the drawing. Milicic said it will stay open for about two months before a winner is chosen. He is also giving away an all-expenses paid trip to an NBA finals game in June.

Milicic won the ring as a little-used rookie on the veteran Pistons and he struggled to assimilate to life in the United States as an 18-year-old, so the sentimental value of the ring isn’t great. When asked if it was a tough decision, Milicic said “no, especially saving the kid’s life. A ring is a ring. A ring is going to be around. If that ring can save as many lives as we hope it’s going to save, that’s unbelievable. The belt was different because the belt was a gift from Rasheed Wallace,” Milicic said. “I think he’s going to understand. It’s going to a great cause.”

I got really excited when I first read this headline. I mean a chance to own the greatest piece of Detroit sports memorabilia of all time doesn't come along everyday. Could've got every blueskier to throw in a few bucks and made a pretty solid offer on this thing too. But turns out it's a dumbass raffle. Son of a fuckin bitch. Now I got the same chance as every other schmuck in a Stones jersey to win this thing. Life ain't fair sometimes.

My birthday IS coming up though and having 143 entries in this thing would be sweet. Get on it Blueskiers.

PS - I 100% don't think Sheed is okay with this. He was probably pissed off enough just having to make Darko one in the first place. And now people expect him to just sit back and watch as Darko sells off everything he ever acquired as a Piston. I wonder if he's gonna auction off the "Human Victory Cigar" nickname too?