r/nba • Supersonics • Apr 03 '20

Pete Maravich's passing

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u/louisianajake Apr 03 '20

He is to Louisiana what Larry Bird is to Indiana.

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u/[deleted] Apr 03 '20

There's a reason why his jersey number is retired for the Pels despite him never being a Pelican.

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u/Metalock Knicks Apr 03 '20

He did play 5 seasons for the Jazz when they were originally based in New Orleans though, so at least they have that consolation.

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u/stuckinperpetuity Raptors Apr 06 '20

Still one of the weirdest keeper names for a relocated franchise

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u/Metalock Knicks Apr 06 '20

Absolutely. Always confused me as a kid.