The celebs nonetheless come out to see the Boston Celtics even when they’re midway the world over.
The Celtics are in Abu Dhabi for 2 exhibition video games towards the Denver Nuggets — Boston took the primary matchup Friday — and the reigning NBA champions held a fan appreciation day Saturday at Etihad Enviornment.
A number of former skilled sports activities stars have been in attendance for the occasion, together with just a few who made their identify on the soccer pitch. Brazilian legend Ronaldinho, former Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué and former France standout Thierry Henry made the trek and all wore Celtics gear whereas kicking a soccer ball round on the courtroom.
Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla needed to be in his factor since he is an avid soccer fan and has a relationship with Manchester Metropolis supervisor Pep Guardiola.
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Even former Celtics standout Kevin Garnett was there for the festivities and had a dialog with Mazzulla. Given the depth the 2 exhibit, understanding the subject of that dialog would have been very attention-grabbing.
You may take a look at the Celtics, together with Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis, interacting with their fellow stars right here:
The Celtics definitely are gaining new followers within the Center East from this journey. Brown even ingratiated himself to those that got here to look at Boston and Denver on Friday when he addressed the group in Arabic previous to tip-off.
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“Particularly being right here within the summertime, I picked up a whole lot of completely different phrases,” Brown instructed reporters, per Boston.com. “Simply needed to attach and resonate with the group slightly bit.”
The Celtics and Nuggets shut out their time in Abu Dhabi with a second preseason tilt Sunday. Tip is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET.