When NBA analyst Kevin O’Connor shared that his father was recently diagnosed with Stage IV cancer, the basketball community responded with an outpouring of support.
One particularly touching message came from Celtics guard Marcus Smart, who gave Paul O’Connor a signed jersey Friday night at Game 3 of the Celtics-Bucks series.
“Paul, your son is an incredible journalist who I have known since I was drafted by the Celtics,” Smart wrote on Instagram. “Unfortunately I know all too well what you and your family are going through but I urge you guys to continue to stay positive and enjoy life.