A week after winning the Finals, the party is still going for the Celtics.
The latest stop was Fenway Park, where they took the field to a standing ovation and threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Monday’s Red Sox-Blue Jays game.
First, the Red Sox played a tribute video on the Jumbotron, honoring both the history and current success of the Celtics.
Then came the ceremony, starting with ownership, head coach Joe Mazzulla and the assistant coaches. Next was the players, as they each drew a hearty round of applause from the Fenway faithful.
Oshae Brissett was in the house. Luke Kornet rocked a Portland Sea Dogs hat. Sam Hauser was still buzzing.
Jrue Holiday and Payton Pritchard couldn’t make it, but the vast majority of the core was there.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were announced in unison and emerged from the dugout simultaneously – Tatum still hoisting the trophy he’s clutched for dear life every night in the past week.
Mazzulla, Kristaps Porzingis, Derrick White, Brown, Tatum and Al Horford threw out first pitches. None were atrocious, but none were exactly fastballs down the middle, either.
White, who threw arguably the best pitch, joined announcers Dave O’Brien, Kevin Youkilis and Kevin Millar on the Green Monster in the second inning. He raved about the Boston fans and the parade, noting that he’s excited to keep it rolling.
O’Brien asked if he’s “all good” with his teeth now, to which White replied with a grin: “For now.”
