As part of the Milwaukee Bucks’ 50th anniversary season, tonight’s game vs the Celtics is being played at their old arena – the MECCA. The Bucks had a replica of the old court installed for the game. (As a kid, I remember hating that court and being distracted by how much Terry Cummings’ sweat.)
Anyway…
Al Horford told Marc D’Amico of Celtics.com that he’s excited to play in the arena because he attended games there as a toddler when his father played for the Bucks in 1988-89.
But not every Celtic shares that enthusiasm:
Kyrie Irving said he took three steps on this court and immediately noticed it doesn't feel the same as a regular NBA court. Seems concerned
— Marc D'Amico (@Marc_DAmico) October 26, 2017
It would be great if Kyrie can overcome his concerns with the court and have a breakout scoring game.
Here’s video of his non-enthusiasm:
Kyrie not thrilled with Mecca throwback court: “It took me 3 steps to realize this is not the same NBA court I'm used to playing on.” pic.twitter.com/UnFjSJDEsA
— Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) October 26, 2017
We should also hope that Marcus Smart and his gimpy ankles take to the court:
#NEBHInjuryReport: Stevens on Marcus Smart (ankle), "From what I've been told, he's made great progress & he'll give it a go in shootaround"
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 26, 2017
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