Family of Dead Celtics Fan Dressed Him in Kyrie Jersey Playing NBA2K at Wake

[Brian in Mesa]

Family of Dead Celtics Fan Dressed Him in Kyrie Jersey Playing NBA2K at Wake

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After losing their son Renard Matthews in a tragic shooting in New Orleans, the Matthews family decided to celebrate his life in a pretty special way. Due to their son's passion for basketball and the Boston Celtics, the family had him wearing his Kyrie Irving jersey for the wake. Not only was he representing his favorite team, but he was also 'playing' NBA2K on his Xbox One.

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[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Family of Dead Celtics Fan Dressed Him in Kyrie Jersey Playing NBA2K at Wake

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After losing their son Renard Matthews in a tragic shooting in New Orleans, the Matthews family decided to celebrate his life in a pretty special way. Due to their son's passion for basketball and the Boston Celtics, the family had him wearing his Kyrie Irving jersey for the wake. Not only was he representing his favorite team, but he was also 'playing' NBA2K on his Xbox One.

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If it works for them . . . but man that would creep me out.

 

[AzStevenCal]

If it works for them . . . but man that would creep me out.

Yeah, it's cool and it's creepy. I can't decide which one carries the day. But in the end, it's a family that lost a loved one far too soon, whatever helps them all grieve is fine by me.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Yeah, it's cool and it's creepy. I can't decide which one carries the day. But in the end, it's a family that lost a loved one far too soon, whatever helps them all grieve is fine by me.

Absolutely. Not judging. I would just be uncomfortable seeing one of my dead friends like that.

 

[elindholm]

If he wasn't already dead, that snack table combination of root beer, Doritos, and Little Debbies would probably kill him.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Nope. I am just plain creeped out. No way around it.

 

[sunsfan88]

Yeah I’d feel pretty uncomfortable even attending the ceremony itself but to each their own.

It’s the family’s loss and whatever method helps them grieve is worth it.

 

[JCSunsfan]

He looks kinda like LeBron.

 

[Mainstreet]

If I knew the person, I would be less uncomfortable because I would know he was represented as doing what he loved.

Presenting people as alive was not unheard of in the past.

 

[GatorAZ]

Still a better defender than Kyrie.

(ok I stole that from twitter)

 

[Finito]

Lol hey man who am I to judge.

 

[Superbone]

I am not an open casket guy to begin with.

 

[Raindog]

I don't believe that photo (and especially the underlying circumstances) should be cause for a reaction of laughter... but I can't help it. This is surreal, bordering on the parodic.

Many condolences to the family, and as others said, possibly this helps them in their grieving process, so God bless.

 

[Superbone]

I don't believe that photo (and especially the underlying circumstances) should be cause for a reaction of laughter... but I can't help it. This is surreal, bordering on the parodic.

Many condolences to the family, and as others said, possibly this helps them in their grieving process, so God bless.

It's got a Weekend at Bernie's vibe which could explain the reaction. I too do not want to make light of it and I hope it brings his family peace.

 

[BC867]

I just hope he didn't fall over. That would have been embarrassing, among other things.

 

[pokerface]

Peace out



They can prop me up playing Call of Duty next to him.