Langford: #45 Made Me Look Chunky

[Ed Monix]

Celtics guard Romeo Langford is a unique personality, so perhaps his reason for switching jersey numbers is predictably unique: He felt No. 45 made him look “chunky.”

After Monday’s preseason opener against the Orlando Magic, in which Langford was the late hero with the go-ahead 3-pointer, the third-year guard was asked why he switched from the number he received when he entered the league.

“I just thought 45 was a little big, made me look a little bit chunky,” Langford said. “No. 9 is a little bit smaller. Got a little bit of weight off me, help me jump a little higher.”

Tom Westerholm (boston.com)

[Ogaju]

That is Rondo’s number.

[Silas]

That is Rondo’s number.

Also, Brad Wanamaker!

[Ed Monix]

That is Rondo’s number.

Also, Brad Wanamaker!

Also, the number of ingredients in a chickpea, corn and artichoke salad…coincidence? I think not!

[gouki88]

Funny stuff. If it helps him hit clutch threes I'm all for it.

[Surferdad]

I think Mr. Langford has more important things to think about.

[Vermont Green]

I am all for it and I like his transparent explanation.  He has been a young player who has had nothing but bad luck.  I am not superstitious in a tangible way but I have also seen crazy things in sports.  It is really about confidence but if a new number can change the mojo for Romeo, and he can convince himself it is true, why not?

I am sure many of us are also long time Red Sox fans (cursed for 86 years), and this superstition stuff seems more prevalent in baseball but I can admit to changing my shirt or hat when the Sox are playing bad and seen a direct improvement after changing.  And then not daring to wear anything else for a period of time.

I say all in for 9Romeo, reverse the mini-curse.

[Rosco917]

Celtics guard Romeo Langford is a unique personality, so perhaps his reason for switching jersey numbers is predictably unique: He felt No. 45 made him look “chunky.”

After Monday’s preseason opener against the Orlando Magic, in which Langford was the late hero with the go-ahead 3-pointer, the third-year guard was asked why he switched from the number he received when he entered the league.

“I just thought 45 was a little big, made me look a little bit chunky,” Langford said. “No. 9 is a little bit smaller. Got a little bit of weight off me, help me jump a little higher.”

Tom Westerholm (boston.com)

Kid has his priorities well in-line.