Boston Celtics: 3 things to know about C's signing P.J. Dozier

Boston Celtics: 3 things to know about C’s signing P.J. Dozier

By Sam Minton | Aug 4, 2018

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 26: PJ Dozier #15 of the South Carolina Gamecocks celebrates by cutting down the net after defeating the Florida Gators with a score of 77 to 70 to win the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament East Regional at Madison Square Garden on March 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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He is related to Reggie Lewis

Dozier won’t be able to wear No. 35 anymore. The Boston Celtics retired it in honor of his 2nd cousin Reggie Lewis.

Lewis was the ultimate case of what could’ve been. In 6 seasons he averaged 17.6 points and 4.3 rebounds a game. He was on his way to being an amazing player. He was a great defender and could score. If you force Michael Jordan to shoot 12-36 from the field and block 4 of his shots in a single game you have some amazing skill.

Lewis died doing what he loved, playing basketball. He collapsed while practicing at Brandeis University and was never able to be revived. Boston grieved for a young man whose life was tragically cut short.

Lewis was on the fast track to being a star in the league. Had he lived he may have gone down as one of the best Celtics to ever play.

Dozier will be carrying Lewis’s legacy on when he steps on the TD Garden court.

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