News

Celtics'”Big 3″ Reunite For Kevin Garnett’s Jersey Retirement

Time heals all wounds: Real s—. Especially in the New England.

Celtics legend Kevin Garnett Sunday saw his jersey retired at TD Garden, and, during the festivities, he called out former “Big 3” colleague Ray Allen, who was present in the stands.

“It’s good to see Ray Allen here, real s—,” Garnett said.

The two then embraced at mid-court for a hug before Paul Pierce made it a full “Big 3” reunion with a group hug in front of a standing ovation.

Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter!

A week of sports news in your in-box.
We find the sports news you need to know, so you don't have to.

The three played five seasons together in Celtics green to win the franchise’s only championship (2008) since its 1980’s glory days.

Allen departed Beantown in 2012—to join LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, and others on the Miami Heat “superteam,” nevertheless—which led to an icy, long-standing feud that made Allen persona non grata in Boston as well as in the “Big 3” clubhouse.

The rift even famously led to Garnett snubbing Allen during the Heat’s first meeting with the C’s after the move in 2012, as well as Allen missing Pierce’s 2018 jersey retirement.

Andrew Corselli

Recent Posts

Thunder’s Pick Of 7’3” Aday Mara Helps Address Their Victor Wembanyama Problem

Aday Mara is headed to the Oklahoma City Thunder with the 12th overall pick, making…

16 minutes ago

Bulls’ Selection Of Caleb Wilson Adds Athletic & Versatile Wing

The Chicago Bulls selected Caleb Wilson with the fourth overall pick out of North Carolina.…

21 minutes ago

Grizzlies Score With Strong Pick Cameron Boozer

Cameron Boozer was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies with the No. 3 overall pick, making…

29 minutes ago

Nets Prove They Mean Business With Julius Randle Trade

Last week, Julius Randle was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in a pre-draft blockbuster.The Brooklyn…

36 minutes ago

Tyler Herro Returns To His Hometown Of Milwaukee, Can He Help Lead Bucks Into A New Era?

After being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks from the Miami Heat as part of a…

24 hours ago

UFC Champ Dustin Poirier’s Mugshot For Public Intoxication Arrest Released

Dustin Poirier was arrested on a public intoxication charge in Georgia.Former UFC interim lightweight champion…

24 hours ago