BOSTON — It’s a tradition as old as time: Boston Celtics fans giving a rowdy ovation to a player they’d like to see in green. Whenever a player that has been linked to Boston appears at TD Garden as a visitor, it’s not uncommon for Celtics fans to give them a particularly loud response during player introductions. It worked for Gordon Hayward (much to Jae Crowder’s chagrin), and fans in attendance Monday night figured they’d try their hand at Anthony Davis. Prior to the C’s 113-100 win over the New Orleans Pelicans Monday night, fans at The Garden gave Davis a decent ovation. Davis has been linked to the Celtics for som... NESN.com
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Carmelo Anthony Responds To George Karl’s Personal Attacks With Grace, Class
George Karl hasn’t dragged Carmelo Anthony into the verbal mud, at least not yet. The New York Knicks star responded Thursday to criticisms Karl makes against him in his upcoming book, “Furious George: My Forty Years Surviving NBA Divas, Clueless GMs, and Poor Shot Selection,” sending his former coach his best wishes via ESPN’s Ian Begley. Many expected to Anthony to fire back at Karl, who questioned the nine-time NBA All-Star’s commitment, sense of teamwork and upbringing. Anthony’s reaction contrasts with those of three other former Denver Nuggets players, whom Karl coached. J.R. Smith and Reggie Evans described Karl as “sad... NESN.com
Brad Keselowski Responds To Denny Hamlin Saying He’s ‘Least Athletic’ Driver
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Denny Hamlin figured it would just be a nice, easy practice day for him Friday at Daytona International Speedway. He probably didn’t count on getting himself into trouble on a radio appearance. Joining “The Dan Patrick Show,” Hamlin was asked which NASCAR driver is the least athletic. Hamlin, an avid basketball fan and pickup player, answered honestly — which probably wasn’t the best idea. Click to see Hamlin’s answer on NESNFuel.com >> Thumbnail photo via Jasen Vinlove/USA TODAY Sports Images ...