IDC how good you were. Having a son in the NBA is a massive flex and anyone should let their kid wear their number if he wants it. I cannot imagine a better boost to your legacy.

He’s actually played more games than senior at this point. 897 vs 863 in the same amount of years. Way more than just respectable atp.

Someone once said Star player’s kids are at best role players. Role players kids often become stars. Not always true but holds true more times than I thought.

I have a fun Tim Hardaway Sr. story from when I was a kid. My high school basketball team used to play at the same gym that Tim Hardaway Jr’s youth basketball league played, so TH Sr. was at the facility all the time to watch his kid play after our team practices ended. At the end of our practice one day, Sr. was sitting in the bleachers just dribbling a basketball between his legs and we all finally gathered up the courage to go up to him and say hello. As soon as we walked up, he looked visibly annoyed and he said “ya’ll better not be coming to ask for no autograph. Leave me the hell alone”. Since then, I stopped being a fan.

Dude was also super homophobic and hateful. I really respect his growth since then. Always loved his game

Then you have a good woman. Most guys that hate that saying have been in bad relationships where we try to keep them happy and nothing works for long.

We need more like you

Making my wife happy makes me happy as shit.

Good boy. Now sit.

Honestly if you’re well known enough you probably would be legitimately doing your son a favor on the strength of the name alone so it makes sense.

Ken Griffey Sr. wouldn’t let Jr wear his jersey number with the Mariners!

Oh, and Lebron also wouldn’t let Bronny wear his number the last few years. Definite dad of the year material there. Not letting your son wear your number…

Love those dudes, Small town murder is one of my favorite podcasts. They do a great job of balancing horrific shit and comedy

Maybe he wanted him to create his own legacy and be his own independent person. Not a bad lesson tbh. Don’t just copy Dad - forge your own path.

a 4 year old isn’t looking up to shit and the number isn’t retired in pro sports for the kid to choose the same one. way more understandable and respectable imo.

Thank you!

wow, dude went from newspapers to actually working for a team that’s crazy

I remember when he was the wizards beat reporter

we do Not claim this cracker. ✋

It’s always the youth being reckless and having no respect!

bench players dont usually get their numbers in the rafters. the heat could start timmy just bc they dont have a 2 guard but timmy is not a good starter hes way too inconsistent

He was informed that he was being an egomaniac dickhead so he changed course

Probably because his wife talked some sense into him and made him realize it would be a really wonderful way to honor his dad’s legacy, which then got him on board.

A good partner is willing and able to challenge what you want in the right moments like that!