There are so many narratives about the city of Boston, many based on past issues, previous controversies, and even some current problems. It’s a city that has been completely misunderstood on many occasions by those who have never spent more than a weeknight here. My residence here has lasted 15 years, probably three times as long as I thought it would.
But Boston has become home, and there is no better city in America in which to cover professional sports. The passion is intoxicating. The desire to win is unmatched.
And the rewards for winning a championship last a lifetime. Friday was the Celtics’ victory parade for winning the 18th championship in franchise history and first in 16 years. While in most cities that gap doesn’t seem long, it was an eternity for the Bostonians who lined the city’s historic streets to celebrate in a breathtaking scene of revelry.
And it’s beyond Joe Mazzulla stepping off a duck boat, slapping hands with fans, or Jayson Tatum blowing kisses, spraying champagne or throwing basketballs to his admirers. Advertisement The most moving part was the diversity. It was on display in all the ages, faces, races, nationalities, and genders who flooded the parade route.
Boston’s true diversity, its true face, showed up in earnest and showed the unifying power of sports. I recall my days as a UC Berkeley student, and on the occasions when the Golden Bears won football games, the student body collaborated and celebrated. When there was a touchdown,.
