The Boston Celtics recalled center Fab Melo from their NBA Development League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws, according to the team’s Twitter accoun[1]t.
Melo was at Tuesday’s practice at the team’s facility in Waltham, Mass.
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The 22nd overall pick in June’s draft, Melo is one of two first-round picks yet to play in a regular-season game. The other is the Houston Rockets’ Royce White, who has dealt with contractual tie-ups and team conflict because of his anxiety disorder.
Melo, a 7-0, 255-pound center, averaged 7.8 points and 5.8 rebounds a game last season as a sophomore for Syracuse, but he is known for his defensive prowess.
The Celtics announced Sunday that point guard Rajon Rondo will miss the rest of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee[3].
Celtics coach Doc Rivers said that “no one’s role will change” with Rondo out.
References
- ^ http://https//twitter.com/celtics/status/296309392880574464 (https)
- ^ http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2013/01/29/philadelphia-76ers-doug-collins-rajon-rondo/1874705/ (www.usatoday.com)
- ^ http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2013/01/27/rajon-rondo-boston-celtics-hurt/1868163/ (www.usatoday.com)
