Laredoans React to New Portland Trailblazers Coach
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KGNS News
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Mar 18, 2012 at 6:24 PM CDT
Story Updated:
Mar 18, 2012
"That's really an encouraging thing to have somebody from here...a native from Laredo all the way in the NBA."
Since news broke that a graduate from Alexander High School would be taking the position as head coach of an NBA team, Lareodans haven't been able to contain their excitement and pride for Kaleb Canales.
"Do you think you'll be a fan of the Portland Trailblazers? Absolutely that will be my first choice from now."
One woman we spoke to says this is something positive for the gateway city since many times people associate our city with the violence across the border.
"Since most people don't know about Laredo and where it's at it hopefully it will bring more recognition of this wonderful city so I think it's great."
Laredo's own Kaleb Canales has made a name for himself as the head coach of the Portland Trailblazers and is proving anything is possible with a little hard work.
"He had to sacrifice a lot. He started off at the bottom level. He kept his heart where it was and he worked hard and it paid off for him."
As a former co-worker of the now well known NBA coach, Jerry Vera says he could not be happier for Canales.
"We coached at the same high school when he was here before. Many times it's a dream come true for a coach at a high school level to be able to reach the professional level. As far as being a fan, I'm still rooting for the spurs but I'll be watching his games."
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Hold on said on Wednesday, Mar 21 at 8:31 AM
Is he actually the head coach or interim coach Kaleb Canales
85118553M.C. said on Tuesday, Mar 20 at 4:25 PM
Borrow some eyebrows from Queen Mindy Casso,they seem to bounce all over her face,they might fly 0ff her face at any moment.
85058375? said on Tuesday, Mar 20 at 9:30 AM
Just points a finger at the problem. This guy had to leave Laredo to find success. As usual our gordinflon mayor doesn't get it. The only success you will find here is if you manage to get into corrupt politics. Hey what happened to Raul's eyebrows? Was it a carne asada flame up that singed his eyebrows? Tell Tim to share some of his tapete with the mayor or at least give him a sharpie.
85008873my reaction said on Tuesday, Mar 20 at 7:03 AM
Only of you Anonymouse.
84994513Anonymous said on Monday, Mar 19 at 9:42 PM
Jealous much?
84973135my reaction said on Monday, Mar 19 at 7:13 AM
WHOOOOOOPIIIEEEEEE big gnikcuf deal
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