Dear TJ…I’m Sorry

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Dear TJ,

I was wrong when I said you were too slow, too short, and too everything to be a regular contributor, let alone starter, on an NBA Playoff team. It wasn’t anything personal. You just reminded me of the annoying guy during a pick-up game at the gym that played defense on me like NBA scouts were in attendance. And, I had Arizona going to the Final Four in 2015 and may have held a grudge against you for the loss to Wisconsin in that West Regional Final.

The truth is, you bring more to the floor than I ever anticipated. You bring energy, calmness, high basketball IQ, and great hair. Speaking of hair, the new haircut is on fleek. The fixing of your hair after making a bucket didn’t suit you and you weren’t the same without as much product in your hair. You also left me hanging when you ditched the product and my fantasy basketball team name, TJ’s Hair Gel, suddenly became irrelevant.

I guess what I’m saying is that I’m glad you got some new hair jawn going on and I’m stoked you’re starting for our 76ers. You’re wise beyond your years on the court. You’re a lunch-pail guy with a unique ability to bring confidence, positivity, and most importantly, fun to the floor. That’s just what this team needed facing an elimination game.

Thanks for doing what you do. Sorry I doubted and underestimated you.