Thursday, September 6, 2012

White Mamba Calls it a Career

NBA great Brian Scalabrine, known for his hustle on the court and by his nickname "White Mamba," retired from the league today. He turned down an offer from Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau to be an assistant, instead electing to serve as the play-by-play guy for Boston Celtics games.

A fan favorite around the league, Scal will surely be missed in Chicago. Today marks the first day in history that Bulls fans express jealousy toward Celtics supporters. People have been clamoring for his numbers, 24 and 44, to be retired league-wide.

Maybe I'm mocking him a little, but in all honesty, I respect the guy. He's a hard worker relatable to fans due to his straightforwardness and simply likeable character and wonderful personality. Teammates and coaches alike respect him for his work ethic, which has kept him in the league for a decade. Thibodeau thought so much of him that he offered him an assistant coaching position. But what really makes him a legend is this:

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