Boston’s Tacko Fall has a special message for graduating seniors

A recent graduate himself, Boston Celtics center Tacko Fall has a special message for matriculating seniors in this pandemic.

Boston Celtics two way center Tacko Fall has a message for all the soon-to-graduate college seniors unable to walk in a traditional commencement ceremony due to the same coronavirus pandemic that’s put much else on hold.

That of course includes the NBA and G League teams Fall splits his time with on a two-way contract, the Maine Red Claws — Boston’s developmental affiliate in the G League — having ended their season and the Celtics just beginning to move towards restarting after weeks of hiatus.

Still, the Senegalese center is compassionate towards his recent collegiate peers’ situation, and made a point of crafting a message to them shared from the team’s Twitter account.

“To the Class of 2020, I know you worked really hard to get to this point, to get your diploma, and it’s definitely a bummer you can’t go out there and physically claim it and walk the stage,” he began. “I know the feeling.”

“I myself walked the stage, which was a last-minute decision, because I wasn’t intended to do it. But, I ended up doing it, and it ended up becoming one of the best experiences in my life. I was really nervous,” Fall added.

“You’re about to graduate, and I know how much it means for you and your family. I definitely understand it. You guys still should be proud of yourselves, and what you have accomplished. This won’t take away anything from you. It’s another experience to go through, and to learn from. The sky’s the limit; go out there and make the world a better place.”

“Congratulations again on graduating to all the 2020 seniors — especially my alma mater, UCF,” closed the former Golden Night.

It seems like ages ago the Celtics fan favorite was battling Zion Williamson in the NCAA tournament, but we’re over a year removed — and not long from the end of Fall’s inaugural season in the league, too.

However the NBA decides on two way player postseason eligibility this season, it’s clear the 7-foot-5 center has already earned a place in the league with his personality alone.

And his development as a player isn’t far behind.

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