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Watching Rajon Rondo, NBA Games on Christmas Is a Welcome Excuse to Avoid In-Laws

Found December 03, 2011 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Rajon Rondo
TEAMS: Boston Celtics,  Seton Hall Pirates
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After all the presents have been opened and before the feast begins, Christmas Day can be tough to swallow for revelers who don't get along very well with their in-laws. Fortunately, the return of the NBA just in time for the holiday -- as well as news that Rajon Rondo is staying a Celtic for the time being -- gives those fans a welcome excuse to retreat to the TV room. This appears to be in cartoonist Will O'Toole's holiday plans. Since graduating from Seton Hall University, Will O'Toole has been doing cartoons for over 30 years for a number...
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