The triumph by the Nets had Patty Mills and LaMarcus Aldridge smiling. The tribute from the Spurs had them crying.
The tribute from the Spurs had them crying.
“It was cool that we get to share the moment together because obviously we both were here for some time,” Mills said. “So it was cool and unique for us to be able to share the moment together. So it was really cool to share the moment.” Former Spurs Patty Mills and LaMarcus Aldridge embrace after watching a video tribute before the Nets’ 117-102 win.“You could tell it was really intimate for both of them to return back, I think Patty had a few tears in his eyes before. He was trying to hold it together,” Kyrie Irving said. “And LA as well, being back home, he lives right down the street … it’s just great to see that they respect them at a high level.