When Giannis Antetokounmpo announced Tuesday he was signing a contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks, I thought of the final scene from “An Officer and a Gentleman.”
Richard Gere marches into the factory, where his girlfriend worked, sweeps Debra Winger into his arms and carries her off to an apparent life as an officer’s wife.
All the workers, including some who wanted such an experience but didn’t get it, cheer.
That was Oklahoma City. Cheering Tuesday for Milwaukee’s good fortune.
Oh, don’t shed tears for the Thunder or its fortunate fans. We’ve been quite privileged here in OKC.