Like father, like son: Thunder fans geared up for NBA finals
| Updated: 6/18/2012 9:25 am |
Published: 6/17/2012 6:54 pm
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70 miles; that is the distance to get from Spavinaw, Oklahoma to Fat Daddies Pub & Grille in Tulsa.
Why would a father and son drive that far to watch a sports game they could watch at home?
"This is our table," said Rusty Henson, "We don't want anybody else to get here and get it." Rusty and his son, Tommy, arrived in Tulsa four hours before the game started in order to nab their regular spot.
"We're both huge Thunder fans," said 11-year old, Tommy.
Like father, like son.
Rusty said he and Tommy have been Thunder fans since the inception of the team. "They've always won we sit at this table." said Rusty.
However, the drive and the special table and the game are admittedly, part of something bigger.
"There is nothing more valuable than being able to spend time with my son," Rusty said.
Rusty said he didn't get a tie for Father's Day and is proudly wearing a Thunder shirt instead. After all, the weekend in Tulsa is more about spending time with James Harden's biggest fan. "My son will lead the cheers in here, people know who is and will follow on cue," said Rusty.
Win or lose today, Rusty said he hopes his son will remember the memories they created while they cheered on their favorite team. "Hopefully, its something he will cherish the rest of his life," said Rusty, "I know I will."
Tommy didn't hesitate to say what the best part of the sport filled weekend would be for him. "Me and him just get to spend time together."
Like father, like son.
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