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#31 going up in the FleetCenter rafters

Discussion in 'Charlotte Hornets' started by HighPoint49er, Apr 11, 2003.

  1. Apr 11, 2003 at 11:49 AM #1
    HighPoint49er

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    Long overdue to a hero and friend... Congratulations Max!
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    Maxwell's number is going up
    By Shira Springer, Boston Globe Staff, 4/11/2003

    Before last night's game, owners Wyc Grousbeck, Steve Pagliuca , and Bob Epstein told former Celtics forward Cedric Maxwell his No. 31 will be retired in a ceremony at the FleetCenter next fall. The news left the 1981 NBA Finals MVP in shock, while others around New England were wondering what took so long. Maxwell will become the 22d Celtic to be so honored and the first since Robert Parish in 1998.

    Was it too long in coming?

    ''That kind of stuff is really petty and that's not my decision to make,'' said Maxwell. ''It's more of a gift to people who wanted to see my jersey retired because I've had hundreds of people ask me, `Why wasn't your number retired?' I always say, `It's not my choice. It's not my decision.' My standard answer was, `When is Elvis coming back?' So, apparently, he's coming in the building today.''

    Over eight seasons with Boston, Maxwell averaged 13.7 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. He is still the Celtics' all-time leader in field goal percentage (55.9 percent), and he was the team's season leader in free throws made (574 in 1978-79) until Paul Pierce broke the mark with his 575th freebie of the season last night in the second quarter. He now has 581.

    But Maxwell still holds the season field goal percentage record (60.9 percent in 1979-80). He posted his best career numbers in 1978-79, when he led Boston in most statistical categories, including minutes (2,969), free throws made, rebounds (791), and points (1,518 for a 19.0 average).

    ''My career, my numbers, and everything I've done for this organization speaks for itself,'' said Maxwell.
     
  2. Apr 11, 2003 at 12:50 PM #2
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    WHO CARES

    :dick: :barf:
     
  3. Apr 11, 2003 at 12:52 PM #3
    WYDD

    WYDD Everybody dance now.

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    would you have cared if had been king rice?
     
  4. Apr 11, 2003 at 1:26 PM #4
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    Back at ya Silkworm. :bird3: You probably think Joe Forte deserves to have his number retired in the Key Arena after the 1.5 ppg in 16 games too.
     
  5. Apr 11, 2003 at 1:32 PM #5
    WYDD

    WYDD Everybody dance now.

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    hey hp, i've come to the realize why all carolina fans bring up nba players. Their dumbass school honors guys for doing good in the pros vs. college. If you look at college stats, who would you think would have had their number retired first, jamison or carter? Well, carters jersey hangs from the rafters while jamison's doesn't. That's freakin rediculous and stupid.
     
  6. Apr 11, 2003 at 1:55 PM #6
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    what the hell are you talking about...Carters jersey hangs in the smith center cause its an HONORED number...Jamisons jersey also hangs, but its RETIRED....dont make up shit
     
  7. Apr 11, 2003 at 1:57 PM #7
    WYDD

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    well, if that's true, i stand corrected. Never remembered seeing a jamsion retirement ceremony.
     
  8. Apr 11, 2003 at 2:10 PM #8
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    From goheels.com

    "Also hanging high above the playing floor are 38 replica jerseys honoring Carolina's greatest individual standouts. Seven of the jerseys are retired, including Jack Cobb, #10 Lennie Rosenbluth, #12 Phil Ford, #20 George Glamack, #23 Michael Jordan, #33 Antawn Jamison and #52 James Worthy. "

    The heels have (or at least had) very specific requirements for getting your jersey retired (and I think honored too). To get it retired you had to have won one of the major player of the year honors or have been a 3 time 1st team all-american (or something like that).
     

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