DJ died. He was my favorite Celtic. You may be saying, But Jerry, you didn't even like the Celtics! First of all, it's Jere, and second of all, well, no, I didn't--DJ was the only one I liked. Hence, my "favorite Celtic." I grew up a Nets fan, but I totally rooted for the flashy Lakers over the "now there's a haircut you can set your watch to"-ish Celts in those 80s Finals. Not like I cared either way, but, if I watched, I rooted for the more kid-friendly team to the neutral fan. (Believe you me, rooting gently for the Lakers like three times in no way made or makes me a Lakers fan. I've hated them completely for years.)
Anyway, there was something about DJ's look I always liked. Plus, 3 is my third favorite number, so...
Those teams were a joy to watch. DJ, I already miss you! He and Bird were magic together!
ReplyDeleteAnd now three is the LONLIEST number, at least for me. I really loved that guy, that team. The five who are now four. Thanks Jere....
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