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Damien Harris explains Celtics fanhood, makes Finals prediction

Growing up in Kentucky and playing college football at Alabama, Damien Harris never had much of a reason to follow the Boston Celtics.

Upon joining the New England Patriots in 2019, however, Harris began looking for things to do away from his day job as a football player.

After someone suggested he check out a game at TD Garden, Harris quickly became hooked on the C's, and he's been rewarded with a team that's just a few wins away from reaching an NBA Finals.

"I didn't necessarily grow up the biggest Celtics fan.