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Brian Scalabrine does not suck
It's time to bust a myth here in Celtics land. Maybe it's not a myth. Maybe it's a misconception. Or maybe it's just the fact that fans want to have at least one whipping boy around. Brian Scalabrine does not suck. He's a solid role player. That's what he is, has been, and ever will be.
Brian Scalabrine does not suck
Brian Scalabrine is a Superhero
Brian Scalabrine is a Superhero
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The Talking Is Still An Issue
RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans — ... Also still an issue, apparently, is the play of Brian Scalabrine.  I don’t know why.  I think he’s been exactly what he’s supposed to be this year.  I think if his name was anything else, we wouldn’t be talking about it.  But the people who have thought he sucks from day one still get on his case.  The thing is… he doesn’t suck.  He’s limited, yes.  But he doesn’t suck.  ...

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Boston Sports Nation — ... 12/7 with Scott Souza Mr Box Score Fernsten’s Follies Rondo hearkens back to Bird Celtics 17 The best defense in the league:  Are we still the best? Troy’s Thoughts on Sports Repeatin’ as the champs Fox Sports Some early impressions on the NBA season Only 10 Things 10 quick things Examiner Brian Scalabrine does not suck SI.com Divergent paths ...

Scal’s A Hero Too
RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans — ... I think it fits.  Aquaman is always called useless, but he’s really not.  He’s just not useful in every situation.  However, if you put him in his element, he’s very effective.  Same with Scal. I’ve been trying to tell everyone that he doesn’t suck. But as we’ve seen in the past few games, he can do OK in the right situation. ...

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