Fans who follow NBA may know such a thing. In 2003, in a Timberwolves home game, a fat uncle named John took off Top dancing, is just to pay tribute to his favorite star, , Kevin Garnett . However, the uncle was taken away by the security guard before he could express the joy in his heart.
After 12 years, in the first game of Kevin Garnett's return to the Timberwolves in 2015, Uncle John danced again and moved fans all over the world. So, Uncle John's fan career, what kind of story?
A video of an embarrassing dance on the court that made him all over the basketball circle
In 2003, in a Timberwolves home game, when the exciting music sounded, a chubby uncle in the stands heard Sing and dance. This naive uncle was named John. When he was able to jump vigorously, he even took off his shirt. revealed the "KG" on his arm and the "wolves" pattern on his stomach.
"wolves" represents the Timberwolves, " KG " is the abbreviation of the name of the Timberwolves "Wolf King" Kevin Garnett, Uncle John is dancing to his favorite team Pay tribute to the stars.Unfortunately, before Uncle John had time to express his joy, was taken away by two security guards who maintained order.
Later, the media made a special trip to interview Uncle John and asked why he liked Kevin Garnett. Uncle John said: "I like Garnett’s inspirational experience and playing style very much. , His hard work and desire to win on the court are also very appreciated. Kevin Garnett carried the entire Timberwolves with his own strength, he will become a legend."
even naked on the court The behavior of upper body dancing is a bit wrong, but Uncle John's love for the Timberwolves and Kevin Garnett still touched fans all over the world. After the video of Uncle John’s hot dance was posted on the Internet, it received countless views and likes. Netizens kindly called him a "swing boy".
Today, "Swing Boy" Uncle John has become a business card of Minneapolis . He is the leader of the Timberwolves fans and can be used in various local activities that support the Timberwolves. Found his figure. In addition, is also keen on various public welfare undertakings.
After 12 years of waiting, I finally welcome the return of the idol and dance the audience with the children
Since the 2003 game,In the following years, the Timberwolves experienced many player changes, and Kevin Garnett also left the Timberwolves. In 2015, 12 years later, Kevin Garnett returned to the Timberwolves again, and "Wolf King" Garnett's first show after the return was imminent. At this time, the Timberwolves manager team thought of Uncle John.
In order to thank this fan for supporting the Timberwolves and Kevin Garnett, the Timberwolves found the contact information of Uncle John and invited him to the scene to watch the game. As a hardcore Timberwolves fan, Uncle John will definitely be there to support him. But at the scene, how did welcome Garnett home?
John, who was entangled, discussed with his wife and son, but the whole family supported him and danced to welcome Kevin Garnett's return. To this end, the two sons also decided to dance with John on the court, and before going on the field, the wife of wrote "Welcome home, Kevin Garnett" on his stomach for John.
Sure enough, on the court, when the camera was aimed at Uncle John, the familiar dance, fat belly, and the slogan welcoming Garnett back to the Timberwolves detonated the audience. Touched countless fans. Seeing the reappearance of the hardcore fan Uncle John, Kevin Garnett couldn't hide his surprise. smiled to John in the middle of the court.
Cute uncle is a super fan,He is also the theater owner
"Swing Boy" Uncle John and his wife jointly run a family, , the oldest comedy theater in American history , which is only two blocks away from their theater, It is the Target Center Arena , the home of the Timberwolves. Since Uncle John's theater is in the best part of downtown Minneapolis and the transportation is extremely convenient, the media often come to interview him.
Recalling Kevin Garnett's return to the Timberwolves, a few days before the start of the first game, Uncle John received a text message from the Timberwolves. There was only one sentence in the text message: "Garnett is back, is the dancing uncle coming back too?"
However, before the game, Uncle John also had troubles. Today is different from 12 years ago. NS. He worried that dancing topless in public would have a bad influence on his son.
However, all worries are unnecessary. On the day of the game, the family not only firmly supported John's return to the camera, but the two children even appeared in the camera to complete the dance with him. For John, this game lifted his heart, and his family made him feel even more warm. This day is the most proud day in his life.
And this time the video of Uncle John’s hot dance again after 12 years was released, has gained hundreds of millions of hits on the Internet. After this video became popular on the Internet, Uncle John’s first reaction was not to become a star, but to use his influence to repay the society.
He remembered the smile of Kevin Garnett when he returned to the Timberwolves, the smiles of his two sons when he was proud of his father, and the smiles of the audience watching the game.
So he set up a charity website to raise money for Smile Network International. These donations are mainly used to assist children with cleft lip and palate who do not have the financial means to undergo plastic surgery. allows them to find a real smile.
Uncle John’s comedy theater has been established for more than 60 years and has amused countless Minnesota people in the past. Today, Uncle John’s charity cause has the same mission as the comedy theater he runs. is to bring smiles to people.
The dance on the court was also "moved" by John to the comedy theater. Whenever John and his two sons stood on the stage and danced enthusiastically, the audience exclaimed: "This is not a swing Boy?" burst into applause immediately.
The childhood of the dancing uncle,Actually spent on the farm
Many people are interested in how Uncle John spent his childhood? What makes John's optimistic and humorous life personality? In fact, the first 20 years of Uncle John’s life were spent on the farm, flat flat, without any special experience. When he was a child, he often milked milk, fed a whole farm of small animals, dreaming about the future.
For the childhood Uncle John, being able to watch an NBA game on the spot is something that I dare not even think of. However, when he grew up, he realized his childhood dream. Not only did he go to the scene to watch the NBA game , but he also became a stadium dancer loved by netizens and fans. Uncle John, now known to the public, is full of gratitude every day.
It is precisely because of being full of gratitude for life that Uncle John will always maintain an indelible passion for life. He runs the comedy theater carefully, hoping to bring joy and relaxation to everyone in Minnesota or everyone who comes to play here. In the auditorium of the stadium, he is a fanatic fan with 100% commitment. Whether it is work or hobby, he will do his best.
Uncle John talked about sportsmanship. He said: "Sportsmanship is to be passionate no matter what games you watch. I watch Timberwolves games like this, and watch my son's basketball games like this. This is sports. ."
Enthusiasm is not the only characteristic of Uncle John. When anyone comes into contact with him, he will feel the obsession that occasionally reveals in his words, as well as the optimistic acceptance of whether things go well or go against their wishes in life. Open-minded. Just like the 12 years of waiting for Kevin Garnett, Uncle John always believes that "Wolf King" Garnett will come back and bring the Timberwolves back to the NBA.
As the popularity continues to increase, Uncle John is often interrupted while watching NBA games. Sometimes people come to ask for a group photo, sometimes the fans come to communicate and predict the result of the game.
or even take a With a jersey signed by Kevin Garnett, Uncle John will sign next to him. In this regard, John is always happy to meet the requirements of the fans. After all, bringing happiness to others is his greatest happiness.
Uncle John, who has not fallen in any game of the Timberwolves all the year round, has become a spokesperson for the Timberwolves fans over time. Talking about the difference between the Timberwolves, Uncle John replied: "Wolves never act alone, their Unity, loyalty, bravery, and the spirit of cooperating and striving for survival have allowed them to win, and this is also the characteristic of our Timberwolves. "
When talking about Minnesota, where the Timberwolves was born, Uncle John commented: " Minnesota is a very cold small city,When everyone hugs each other for warmth and survives every cold winter, you will know how persevering the people here are.
Uncle John followed the beloved Timberwolves and the "Wolf King" Kevin Garnett. After so many years of ups and downs, there have been victories and failures in the game, and gradually, The fans have become one with the team.
To love a team is to grow with it and mature with its company. This mutual company is a kind of soul exchange. this It is also the reason why Uncle John fell in love with sports.
The dancing boy warmed the career of star Garnett
Now Uncle John has become the spiritual leader among Timberwolves fans, running through the city. And the growth of a generation of Minnesota Timberwolves fans.
Uncle John is also the fan who knows Kevin Garnett best. He commented on his favorite star: "I like Garnett offensively on the court. Way, I also like his sense of responsibility for defending desperately in every game. The results of the Timberwolves were not good before, but then Garnett came, and through his own efforts, he carried the entire team.
And Garnett has never forgotten the warmest scene of his career. Recalling the first game of his return to the Timberwolves, Garnett said that Uncle John’s hot dance performance on the court, Let him get a moment of relaxation on the tense field.
Kevin Garnett has left Minnesota since his retirement. Uncle John said: "After Garnett left Minnesota,I never saw him again. Speaking of this topic, Uncle John’s eyes were full of sadness.
However, Kevin Garnett seemed to feel the loss of Uncle John on the Internet. Uploaded a video. There is such a picture in the video: On the TV cabinet of Garnett's home, in the most conspicuous space filled with various brilliant achievements of his career, is greeted by Uncle John's hot dance. Picture of him coming home.
.In the video, Garnett slowly walked out of the light and shadow and stopped in front of the TV cabinet. He smiled and poked the fat belly of Uncle John in the photo, and said with a sigh: " This man and his dance are the craziest things I have seen in my entire NBA career. "
