ICYMI: Bill Belichick Attends Celtics Game, Nearly Run Into By Lebron James
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Back at the New England Patriots championship parade in early February, New England Patriots head coach created the now infamous “No Days Off” chant at Boston City Hall plaza.
Well it appears even the coach does need some time off every once and awhile after he was spotted sitting courtside at the Boston Celtics home game against Lebron James and the rival Cleveland Cavaliers with his longtime girlfriend Linda Holliday.
Making it on the big screen multiple times, Belichick embraced the hometown crowd on multiple occasions, even smiling when the cameras came his way.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sPWvn32M0KA&feature=youtu.be
— Toucher & Hardy (@toucherandhardy) March 2, 2017
Belichick was later spotted laughing when Linda Holliday took part in a ball spin routine with a member of the Harlem Globetrotters, who were set to play in Boston a few days later.
The Harlem Globetrotters got Bill Belichick to laugh at the @Celtics game tonight… pic.twitter.com/SDkWicgSpT
— Only In Boston (@OnlyInBOS) March 2, 2017
A unique aspect about big sports towns like Boston is the comradery and respect the local teams have for each other, and it was displayed once again when Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas took a moment to approach the Super Bowl champion for a respectful handshake during a timeout.
Video courtesy: @mod3rd
@Isaiah_Thomas on walking over to shake hands with #Patriots coach Bill Belichick during a timeout in #Celtics win over #Cavs #nba pic.twitter.com/C7i0mxta7z
— Kyle Hightower (@khightower) March 2, 2017
Late in the fourth quarter, Belichick nearly found himself a part of the action when forward Lebron James nearly ran into the coach after attempting to block a shot.
LeBron x Belichick https://t.co/s0jiZbOWPa
— Only In Boston (@OnlyInBOS) March 2, 2017
LeBron James on landing on Bill Belichick (via @CSNNE): "I definitely slowed up because I knew it was him. I'm not taking no legend out."
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) March 2, 2017
Following the game, Belichick stopped by the Cavaliers locker room to speak with James where it appeared he showed no ill will for the near collision.
The Celtics went on to get the win 103-99 in front of the coach and multiple other Patriots players.
Bill Belichick just walked into the Cavaliers locker room
— Michael Pina (@MichaelVPina) March 2, 2017
Have a great conversation with Coach Belichick after the game! Things like that I'll remember forever. #GOAT #MutualRespect #Inspiring
— LeBron James (@KingJames) March 2, 2017
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