Tremont Waters chooses to play following tragic death of his father
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Tremont Waters is doing a brave thing today. Two days following the death of his father, he's decided to play. His family has reportedly flown out here in support.— Mark Murphy (@Murf56) July 13, 2019
Tremont Waters wrote a message on his sneakers in memory of his father, who passed away on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/glKI7y0G6A— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) July 13, 2019
With his family behind him, Tremont Waters signs autograph for charity before he exits Thomas & Mack Center. Understandably he did not speak with the media. #Celtics pic.twitter.com/kGFSq2AWXM— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) July 13, 2019
#Celtics summer league coach Scott Morrison on Tremont Waters and his situation pic.twitter.com/0B3dfBsS7v— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) July 13, 2019
When you're mourning a loss sometimes the best thing to do is to distract yourself. Tremont Waters was hopefully able to do that for a few hours on Saturday. Thoughts and prayers to Tremont and family in this extremely difficult time.
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