There he was, right under our noses, kicking butt for Harvard for 4 years. And went completely ignored. By Danny. By ownership. By Doc. And by all of us, Celtic fans. Especially those who live in the greater Boston area. Why? Well, let's be honest. No one gave him a shot for two reasons: His Asian heritage, and his playing for an Ivy League school. Experts, and NBA fans, including Celtic fans, completely dismissed him primarily for those reasons. And today, boy, are we regretting it. Just read the forum topics: Could we trade Rondo for him? Not if I were the Knicks. Of course, there will continue to be doubters about this kid by most of us, which is great, because that is what fuels him. The utter disrespect that each of us gave him by completely ignoring him, because of stereo-types that are being turned on their heads as we speak.
This is the greatest sports story of the year, because it shows how racial and educational assumptions, prejudices, have played into this kid coming "out of no where".
Of course, the only thing that will ruin his rise will be when Carmelo comes back and demands the ball. Hopefully Coach Mike will let Jeremy continue to run the team.
Can't wait to hear all the excuses for completely blowing this one, Celtic fans. Mea culpa, and you a culpa too.