1988. Bobby Valentine's Bar/Restaurant, Milford, CT. Todd Benzinger walks in for dinner after doing an autograph signing in the area. Nearby, little KyleCelt33 is hogging the Pop-A-Shot game. Benzinger comes over and challenges me to a game. I won.
Todd Benzinger, member of 1990 Reds’ World Series champs, dies at 63 ebx.sh/kQ7TeL
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Didn’t tweet this summer because I thought people would read too much into anything I said. Having said that, I’m super excited about this season! There’ll be ups and downs of course but our staff and players are as prepared and focused as they’ve ever been. LETS GO C’s! ☘️
I only have 2 predictions for this season. Keeping it simple.
1. Celtics take home Title 19.
2. Janos is finally outed as @mikezarren
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Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard has agreed to a two-year, $44.2 million contract extension, plus a mutual option in the 2029-30 season, CAA Co-Head of Basketball Austin Brown and agent Max Saidman tell ESPN.
LeBron on his role with the Sixers: “Whatever the team needs me to do. The luxury of my game is that I can do everything. Literally, I can do everything.” (@mcten)
RIP Nellie. Legend!
Had to go through some of my old stuff and bust out my Don Nelson /Satch Sanders Camp shirt today. Hooping in the presence of Don, Satch, and Sam Jones was quite an experience for a young KC33.
Don Nelson’s success as a Hall of Fame Coach is so vast, that it could overshadow his playing career, but it would be a mistake to do so. A favorite of Red Auerbach’s, “Nellie” was a tough and reliable all-around player whose tenacity and ability to “think the game” was on full display throughout his 11 seasons with the Boston Celtics, where he was a key member of five championship teams across two eras. His most celebrated moment as a player came in Game 7 of the 1969 NBA Finals against his former team the Los Angeles Lakers, when Nelson converted one of the most famous shots in playoff history—a foul-line jumper which dropped through the basket after hitting the back rim and bouncing several feet straight up. The shot, taken with just over a minute to go in the game and the Celtics clinging to a 103–102 lead, was an essential play in helping secure Boston's 11th NBA title in 13 seasons. Nellie’s number 19 was raised shortly after he retired following yet another championship season in 1976. The Celtics extend our deep condolences to Nelson’s family, loved ones, and everyone he touched through his rich and impactful life in basketball and beyond.
What a night that was. Years later, I found a panoramic of the crowd and was able to find myself, brother, and father. The memories from that night!
One of the best Celtics nights ever! 🍀 What a gift to see myself w/my parents so happy in our season tickets front row behind the basket on the Celtics bench side. Larry made the shot right in front of us & the entire arena celebrated together! The best memories! @LarryBirdDaily
Terrible. One of my favorites. Last saw him about 5 years ago at Stu Maguire’s benefit, as he was in his own cancer battle.
Lou Koller, the frontman for Sick of It All, has died. The singer had been battling adenocarcinoma cancer.
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