The Smart Gilas Team Pilipinas finally found a candidate for naturalization in the 6-11 Marcus Douthit. Douthit, fresh from leading Smart Gilas to the three-nation MVP Manila Invitational Championship, was signed to a one-year contract by the SBP.
The former Providence College Friar is set to lead the Nationals to the William Jones Cup tilt in Taipeh next month. Douthit is the fourth import to see action for Smart Gilas and coach Rajko Toroman hopes that the
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There might be two Millers in the Boston Celtics line-up next season. Free agents Brad Miller of the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards hotshot Mike Miller are reportedly in the radar of the Beantown outfit.
Brad is a possible replacement for the now-retired Rasheed Wallace while Mike will be an able back-up shooter for Ray Allen.
The Celtics are still licking the wounds from their heart-breaking defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers in the recently-concluded NBA finals. With the possible signing of the two Millers, the old tradition of having white players for the team will be back. Last season, Brian Scalabrine was the sole white player in the roster of the Celtics.
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With the drafting of number one pick over-all John Wall, the expected return of troubled star Gilbert Arenas and the trade acquisition of Kirk Hinrich from the Chicago Bulls, the Washington Wizards has suddenly become over-loaded in the guard position. Not to mention that they still have Randy Foye and Shaun Livingston in the team’s roster.
With the expected limited playing time, either Foye and Livingston may not return to the Wizards next season.
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