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The Wild Card - Tony Allen
17banners.com - 10/26/2008
The Wild Card - Tony Allen
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It's been discussed, by nearly everyone, throughout the off-season/pre-season about how the loss of James Posey will hurt the Celtics chances of repeating. What hasn't been focused on with the same scrutiny is what the Celtics have as their replacement for Big Game James - Tony Allen. While I'm ...
Tony Allen Is Not The Next James Posey
dimemag.com - 10/23/2008
Tony Allen Is Not The Next James Posey
— dimemag.com — ...everyone had a smile on their face. That is, except for Tony Allen. He was the only... guy I noticed wearing headphones, bumping along with the bass to try to get ready for the preseason game. He’s been bombarded with questions about filling in for James Posey so far, which hasn’t helped him to ... (more) Tony Allen Is Not The Next James Posey

Comments vote down And One And One posted 10/23/2008posted this
The Biggest Obstacle to Repeating
celticsgreen.blogspot.com - 10/24/2008
The Biggest Obstacle to Repeating
— celticsgreen.blogspot.com — After watching the preseason, I no longer am worried about the Celtics' mindset and their motivation. The... starters appear to be just as motivated as they were last season but are way ahead in that they have their chemistry already in place. They ... (more) The Biggest Obstacle to Repeating

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bostonherald.com - 10/24/2008
Celtics ring in new year
— bostonherald.com — M any of Tony Allen s teammates are worried. When the Celtics [ team stats ] were... measured for their championship rings, which will be presented prior to Tuesday night s season opener against Cleveland, the guard insisted on having his right pinkie ... (more) Celtics ring in new year

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