#Brooklyn’s getting ready for the #Nets! (Taken with Instagram at Atlantic Terminal & Atlantic Mall)
Red Auerbach w/ Larry Bird’s Kicks @ Quincy Market
After reading ‘When The Game Was Ours’ I have grown an appreciation for Larry Bird that I never had.
You see, I’ve got a dad who recorded every ‘Showtime Laker’ playoff game on VHS and still watches them to this day, as if their live - yelling at the TV when the Lake show should have drove to the basket or smacking his fists against the floor on a lousy call by the refs. His enthusiasm took my enjoyment of the sport to another level. And with this, it was hard to see other teams compare to the Lakers.
I mean I grew up with Magic, Kareem, Worthy, Byron… who could ask for more?
But, the book shed some light on Larry Bird that I had never heard about. I knew he wasn’t a loud player or a show-off, but the book explains how he always kept a deep understanding of his roots while being incredibly passionate for the game - which is super admirable.
Man, I wish the game now was like it was back then. It was something else.
Now I understand why my Facebook feed has had Jeremy Lin trending for such a long time. Where did this guy come from? And, how long is this streak going to last?
So, watching the Lakers at MSG was pretty impressive. Had no idea that there was such a big following out here. Every Laker shot sunk and foul called on the Knicks was accompanied by an amazing amount of cheer.
I did, however, get a few dirty looks in the Subway while on my way to and from the game since I was decked with my Laker 59Fifty and purp&yellow Hiero shirt. But, I don’t blame ‘em, I would do the same in LA.
