So we went out last night for a late-night snack at this college joint in downtown Lexington. We sit at a table that happens to be right beside a crew of several very tall young men. My husband, a big UK basketball fan, leans over to me and says “That’s P-Pat.” And of course I say, “A P-what?” He explains to me that P-Pat (Patrick Patterson) is a really good basketball player who plays for UK. Then he somehow convinces me to get my picture taken with him. This is where things get a little fuzzy for me. I mean it was pretty late and I may have partaken in a few alcoholic beverages earlier. So lil ole me goes over to him and says “P-Pat, can I get a picture with you?” And this is how it turned out. Randy is sitting down at the table looking up at us – hence my triple chin. But check out the ridiculously excited expression on my face:
Oh but it’s not over yet. My husband then tells me, “Hey that’s Wall over there.” He gestures across the room pointing at a crowd. “See if you can get a picture with him too.” So of course once again I’m like “Wall??” But this time I don’t even bother asking for an explanation. Instead, since I’m now best buds with P-Pat I tap him on his ginormous arm and go “Hey, I’m supposed to get a picture with Wall too. Do you know which one is Wall?” He describes a guy sitting at a table with a star on his hat. I tell P-Pat that he has to come over with me to ask him. We’re buddies remember? Or I liked to think so at that moment. Instead with one gesture he motions for Wall to come over. Not sure who the third guy in the middle is. But we’re pretty sure he’s a basketball player too, since he’s giant. Here’s the pic, again with me looking like it’s Christmas morning and Santa is 3 giant black guys.
P-Pat, ? , Me, Wall
Later I found out Wall’s full name. It’s John Wall and he was this past year’s number one college basketball recruit in the country. He’s kind of a big deal yo.
My pal P-Pat
John "I'm kind of a big deal" Wall
K: Yea, Wall is kinda of a HUGE deal. He took forever to commit to a school. Memphis?……Duke?……Kentucky? I saw him on Duke’s campus when he was there to talk to Coach K, people went nuts.
