Philly Welcomes Back AI With Standing O [video]

• DSPN

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  Philadelphia fans give a classy welcome?

  "Philly? We're talking about Philly, man. We're talking about Philly? We're talking about Philly."

     - Santa Claus 

  Posted 3/20/2008 [reply] [flag]

  • fastbreakblog

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    That is a funny comment.      We are talking about Philly, and they showed that they understand the effort that #3 gave, without any help, all those years.

    Posted 3/20/2008 [reply] [flag]

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