Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder was honored by his Georgia high school Friday night before a big football game.
Crowder saw his number retired by both the Villa Rica High School football and basketball teams before being inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame on Friday night.
“They just did a tribute for me,” Crowder told reporters before Saturday’s preseason game against the Charlotte Hornets. With a smile, he added, “I was a little upset it took too long. But it was an honor.”
Crowder, who played college basketball at Marquette, used to play quarterback for the Villa Rica football team.
He compared his playing style to Cam Newton but added that he “took way (more) hits than I should” have.