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For the most part, a lot of Celtics fans think Brian Scalabrine is a joke, and would care less if he's with the team or not.But there are also a growing number of fans who are warming up to Scalabrine, and are beginning to see what Ainge saw in Scal 4 years ago when he brought him over from the Nets.Scalabrine is like women's perfume--a slight hint of it is nice, but too much of it ruins the whole thing. When used right and in moderation, Scalabrine is an effective player--he's mobile enough to cover big SF's (like Rashard Lewis and Hedo Turkuglu), but also sturdy enough to handle smaller sized PF's.And with his ability to knock down three's, and his desire to hustle for loose balls, he's the type of guy who can add positive results when he's on the court.But he has to be played in just the right amount. You see, give him too little minutes, and you won't see his effectiveness. Give him too much time and his short comings will be noticeable. So th...
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