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Brian Scalabrine Could Have a Breakout Season

Found October 13, 2009 on Celtics Stuff Live:
PLAYERS: Brian Scalabrine,  Paul Pierce,  Ricky Davis,  Tony Allen,  Gerald Green,  Justin Reed,  Kevin Garnett,  Rasheed Wallace,  Eddie House,  Marquis Daniels,  Glen Davis,  Shelden Williams,  Dirk Nowitzki,  Mehmet Okur
TEAMS: Boston Celtics,  Los Angeles Clippers,  Dallas Mavericks,  Philadelphia 76ers,  Indiana Pacers,  Utah Jazz

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More photos » by Phelan M. Ebenhack - AP This could finally be Scal's year. Browse more photos » Brian Scalabrine is not a very talented basketball player. He's not overly athletic or surprisingly quick. When he rises up to dunk the basketball, our eyes open wide with surprise, rather than with awe. And when he dons a white headband, the jokes fly.  So what exactly is Brian Scalabrine? He's a jump shooting role player. Period. That's about all we can hope to expect from Scal. When he signed a 15 million dollar contract back in 2005, expectations were obviously high. We had just spent 15 million on this former New Jersey Net. Surely, for 15 million, he would add a new dimens...
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