Morning Sports Update: Kevin Garnett still gets angry discussing Celtics’ 2010 NBA Finals loss
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Kevin Garnett is still irritated by the Celtics’ 2010 NBA Finals loss to the Lakers, David Ortiz addresses Jose Reyes’s domestic abuse scandal, and the NFL combine begins Wednesday.
Kevin Garnett still gets angry discussing Celtics’ 2010 NBA Finals loss to the Lakers, says Gorgui Dieng: “He always talks about the [2010] Finals they lost,’’ Dieng said. “I think he can’t swallow that pill. He always talks about it. You can see how angry he is when he talks about that Finals.’’ (The Boston Globe)
David Ortiz defends Jose Reyes amid domestic abuse case: “That’s not the Jose I know,’’ Ortiz said. “He’s a good kid. But people are going crazy and want to judge him.
“We’re not perfect. We all make mistakes. That’s no excuse, but people are judging him without knowing everything.
“It was something that got out of control, but only he and his wife know exactly what happened. People already are making a judgement on him.
“I just don’t think that’s fair. Give him a chance.’’ (USAToday.com)
Here’s what really goes on at the NFL combine: “The NFL’s offseason lasted all of 16 days. Now thousands of personnel — executives, coaches, scouts, agents, media, and 330 draft hopefuls — will descend upon Indianapolis this week for the annual NFL Scouting Combine.’’ (The Boston Globe)
David Ortiz on retirement: ‘I think I’m ready to pass the torch’: “I haven’t experienced that. But I think I’m ready to pass the torch, you know? I think right now everything is going in the right direction from when I let you guys know,’’ Ortiz said. (ESPN.com)
Victor Cruz explains why Rob Gronkowski gets a pass for partying: ‘he’s branded himself that way’: “That’s just him and he’s branded himself that way. And that’s the way he is I don’t think it has anything to do with race,’’ Cruz said. “I think it’s more so Gronk being Gronk and doing what Gronk wants to do.’’ (For The Win)
Ray Allen is opening one of the first organic fast food restaurants on the East Coast: “The former Celtic’s fast food joint based in South Miami, Grown, is expected to open in March, according to The Miami Herald.’’ (Boston.com)
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