BOSTON (CBS) — Tacko Fall ventured into the deep end on Wednesday — at least what is usually considered the deep end.
The Celtics big man, who stands at 7-foot-6, made some waves at the Charlestown Boys & Girls Club, joining 10 youngsters for an introductory swim class. Some waves and some really big splashes, that is.
READ MORE: Marcus Smart questionable for Celtics-Heat Game 1 with foot injuryTACKO SWIMS!!#Celtics Tacko Fall learns how to kick in the water with kids from boys and Girls Club in Charlestown. He’s a great sport btw#WBZ #Tacko #TackoFall pic.twitter.com/IX1zrPAE9c
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The swimmers, Fall included, participated in a number of exercises that worked to increase confidence and breathing techniques while in the water.
READ MORE: 'Unfortunate that it came to this,' Brookline school teachers go on strike“I’m a natural,” Fall said smiling. “I was kicking my legs, I was pushing, I was just having fun with the kids.”
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