John Calipari is a basketball legend. He has been a coach for more than 4 decades now. He has coached in the NBA but his career is most known for his contribution in college basketball. And in college basketball, his 15 years at Kentucky have been the major feature of his career. But above all, Calipari is still one of the fans of the sport, just like the rest of us.
He was in attendance when Jalen Brunson’s New York Knicks made history vs Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks overcame a 29-point deficit in game 4 to extend their lead to 3-1 in the NBA finals. They then went on to become the NBA champions in game 5. Calipari spent time with many Kentucky alums, his former players and old friends.
He shared special mentions for Karl-Anthony Towns and his father, and De’Aaron Fox. So when former Kentucky stars KAT and Fox met after the NBA finals. Calipari loved the moment between his two students.
He dropped a two word reaction for the wholesome moment between two former Kentucky stars. “La Familia,” Calipari posted.
Despite another heartbreaking loss, Fox went to KAT for a wholesome hug. He congratulated his NBA championship.
John Calipari congratulates San Antonio Spurs
While Calipari was excited to see Knicks win the NBA championship, he did not forget to credit the Spurs for an amazing season. He also gave a special shoutout to his former students De’Aaron Fox and Keldon Johnson.
“Congratulations to the Spurs on a great season. The culture that has been built there by Pop, RC, Mitch, and their organization has been incredible. They are so young, to be able to do what they did this year kind of amazed me. The Spurs will continue to be one of those teams because of their talent and their unbridled confidence in themselves. They just need a little more experience. I’m so proud of both De’Aaron and Keldon. Head up, march on, love you both,” Calipari said.
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“How Bout Them Knicks”: John Calipari Celebrates Former Kentucky Star’s NBA Championship
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