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"I can't raise my kids like this.." -Marquis Daniels

Found December 20, 2011 on Red's Army: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Marquis Daniels,  Paul Pierce,  Doc Rivers
TEAMS: Boston Celtics

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Ben Rohrbach of WEEI.com posted a great piece over on Green Street yesterday titled "How and Why Marquis Daniels Returned to the Celtics." The video segment has feedback from Paul Pierce and Doc Rivers on just how grateful they are that 'Quis is back in green this season: It's very interesting to learn that the thumb injury a couple of years ago was actually influenced by his neck issues, and that the surgery has effects as far reaching as more hand strength.
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