11 Feb, 2011
Stop and Celebrate!
Ray Allen passes Reggie Miller for 3-point record
BOSTON – Ray Allen broke the NBA record for 3-pointers on Thursday night, sinking two in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers as the man he passed, Reggie Miller, sat courtside working the TV broadcast.
Allen hit his second 3 of the game with 1:48 left in the first quarter to reach 2,561 in his career — a number that flashed on the scoreboard in green and white while the TD Garden erupted in applause.
The 38-year-old Celtic celebrated little as he got back on defense, but at the next whistle went over to Miller for a hug and a handshake, then bumped fists with Lakers star Kobe Bryant.
"I'm just so happy for him because this is one of the best guys," Miller said on the TNT broadcast. "He's so humble, he's so giving, he's a great family man and I'm excited. This is great. This is great for the game of basketball. You know why? We're focusing and talking about shooting."
The record-breaker came on a transition basket from the right side on a pass from Rajon Rondo. The sold-out crowd at the TD Garden — the visit by the rival Lakers would have been enough for that — cheered, and his teammates rose out of their seats. After the end of the quarter, Allen exchanged a few words, and another hug, with Miller, then went down the sideline to receive his family's congratulations.
To see Ray Allen hit the record breaking 3 check out NBA.com
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17"But when he came to himself, he said, 'How many of my father’s hired servants have more than enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! 18I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Treat me as one of your hired servants."' 20And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. 21And the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.' 22But the father said to his servants, 'Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. 23And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. 24For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.' And they began to celebrate.
What does God's Story teach us about celebrating?
When Ray Allen broke the record for most 3 pointers made in an NBA career last night the crowd went crazy. Ray Allen went over to the previous record holder, Reggie Miller at one of the next breaks in the action. Then, as the first quarter ended, the celebration really got going. Allen began making his rounds, celebrating with the team, his mom, and his wife and kids. It was time to stop and celebrate such a great accomplishment.
In today's God's Story scripture, the father of the lost son stops everything to celebrate his son's return. And man, do they celebrate! So much that the older son is offended. But, as the father says, his son is "alive again." That is definitely reason to celebrate.
As we walk with Jesus, do we ever stop long enough to really celebrate what he is doing in our life? Do that this weekend. Take some time alone this weekend to thank God for the work He has done, and is doing, in your life.
Don't keep the celebration to yourself. Get together with some friends who are also following Jesus and talk about what you could do to celebrate how God is working in your lives.
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