Brian Scalabrine
Basketball player and sportscaster
Born
March 18th, 1978
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An American basketball player and coach, played primarily as a forward in the NBA. Scalabrine played for the New Jersey Nets and the Boston Celtics, contributing to the Celtics' championship win in 2008. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching and sports broadcasting, providing analysis and commentary on basketball games.
Played for the Boston Celtics and won the NBA Championship in 2008
Coached in various capacities after retiring from playing
Worked as a sportscaster and basketball analyst
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