Brian Scalabrine Is Awesome
AwfulAnnouncing —
... PEACE! I'm outta here. I mentioned last night that I almost bid on a "game used" Game One Scalabrine jersey, but it was $350. I'm giving that investment a second thought knowing that he'll be an MVP in thirty years. One of These Days, Brian Scalabrine Will Be an NBA Finals MVP (Fanhouse)
The Internets are alive: Celtics, NBA champs
Ball Don't Lie —
... NBA FanHouse: "Brian Scalabrine is clearly someone who doesn't take himself too seriously. Wait, scratch that — ...
Brian Scalabrine Post Game Interview
FanIQ Blog —
... at the post game press conference, but did he ever take advantage of the time given to him.
When an astute international reporter points out he played zero minutes and asks jokingly how if felt, Scalabrine hits a home run with his answer (above).
Before this the token interview guy took it to the media for picking the Lakers in 6.
Brian Scalabrine Is Awesome [Awful Announcing via FanHouse]
BRIAN SCALABRINE KNOWS HE SUCKS
With Leather - Sports news and gossip, panda sex, and the occasional Toonces the driving cat Photoshop —
... just cheered the Celtics on to victory, when in truth he's a member of the team who didn't play and just cheered the Celtics on to victory. You can see why the Boston fans identify with him so well. Anyway, this video shows that Scalabrine seems aware of his legacy -- or rather, complete lack of legacy -- and tackles an insulting question from a European reporter with good humor. An even better response: tackling the European reporter. [AA via FanHaus]
Best… Interview… Ever
RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans —
... Here we are… celebrating the 17th Celtics championship. We’re listening to KG, Pierce, and Doc all breaking down and getting emotional. And then comes Brian Scalabrine… and oh… was it ever awesome. ...
The Scalabrine Watch Postseason Version
SimonOnSports —
... a whopping zero times and only wearing a uniform when Kendrick Perkins was deactivated for the game. Yep, Scals made 3 mill this year gets an NBA title ring, and didn't have to do anything in the postseason to garner either. And he even got the opportunity to have a press conference. Yep, that guy makes 3 million dollars. It makes you feel pretty shitty about yourself doesn't it. Video Courtesy of the Fanhouse
"SCAL-A-BRINE!!!!!" CLAP, CLAP, CLAP, CLAP, CLAP
CelticsBlog —
... Earlier Fooch linked to Matt Watson's post on Brian Scalabrine's press conference. Here's how I like to think it went down: Some Celtics or NBA behind the scenes guy: "Hey Kobe is still getting ready. We need another Celtic. How about Posey?"
The Celtics in Unison: "SCALABRINE!!!"
And before the Celtics or NBA behind the scenes guy could even react things took a turn for the bizarre. For the record Scalabrine earned DNPs throughout the playoffs and has not played a minute since April 16th. But that did not stop him from lecturing the media. ...
