“You get people from New York who are diehard Knicks fans and you get people who are fans of him (Kemba) because of him being from New York and the special player, person he is,” said Pratt, now an NBA agent. “Now those Knicks fans get to root for him on their team. It’s amazing.”
Basketball fans know his big game moments at MSG in college. As a Celtic Kemba always gave 100 percent while he was out there. When he signed here it was for money of course but also the legacy the Celtics organization has. From the start he knew his role of coming here to bring positivity and play the role of helping the Jays develop.
From his college career to the pros Kemba has been a winner and big time player. Throughout his career in Charlotte he was their go to player and leader. As Celtics fans remember, he always killed the Celtics and usually lit up most of the league. There was hope when the Celtics signed him yet his knee issue played a huge role in him not fully reaching his potential with the Celtics.
His time in Boston left some memorable moments of vintage Kemba whether it was him lighting it up from deep or stopping on a dime and making a hell of a pass. No can ever question his heart and he always had that infectious smile. Unfortunately his injuries didn't allow him to reach his full potential in Boston.
Celtics fans prepare yourselves because Kemba will have something to prove when he comes to town with the Knicks this season. Kemba was a class act here in Boston and should be wished all the success in the world - just not against the Celtics! In the back of Celtics minds you have to wonder what if his knees were healthy during his time in green and white!
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