Jae Crowder is a hustler on both ends of the floor. The Boston Celtics forward is also a big man, standing at 6-foot-6 and 235 pounds, so it’s probably terrifying to see him come flying at you.
Even more so when you’re holding your one-and-only light of your life, your darling baby child.
This dad in Minnesota likely saw his life flash before his eyes as Crowder went after a loose ball on Monday night. Holding a baby in his right hand, the dad had to fend off his spawn from Crowder’s hurtling bulk with his left arm.
Crowder, meanwhile, obviously meant the baby no harm and gave him a gentle caress once everyone was safe:
That is my baby now. #Celtics https://t.co/kFm6ugs58X
— Jared Weiss (@JaredWeissNBA) November 22, 2016
Aww!