Boston Celtics - Coming of Age Together On and Off the Court

[GangGreen17]

I remember reading a few weeks ago after Pierce and his faincee Julie had their daughter Prianna that a bunch of other current Celtics players had also become fathers within the last year.

Here's the Globe story:

Since 2007, Pierce, Rondo, Brian Scalabrine, Kendrick Perkins, James Posey, and Leon Powe have all become fathers. Kevin Garnett's wife, Brandi, is also pregnant.

To me it is very interesting to see how young guys can become men so quickly after they begin a family. A lot of the younger players were considered "me first" individuals on a squad that was terrible last season, but have come together as a unit this year.

I know a lot of this can be contributed to the "KG Factor" of intensity and defense, but I also believe that alot of these players are in the same place in their lives, and can relate to one another through experiences they are all living, both on and off the court.

KG, Pierce, and Allen are clearly on a different professional level from Rondo, Perkins, and Powe, but personally they all are beginning to understand what life has to offer beyond basketball.

I can't wait to look back in 20 years and see the future All-Star children of some of these Celtics players, but for now, I'm just enjoying the ride of this season.

What are your thoughts on this topic?

[cfan79]

Just thinking about KG's baby made me laugh.

[Truthiracy]

Did Rondo's girl have a boy or girl?

[GangGreen17]

Did Rondo's girl have a boy or girl?

Rondo has a daughter...