Call it the Tale of Two Rookies, Al Jefferson and Delonte West. For Jefferson, Year 1 is exploding with potential. A year ago, he was playing high school basketball and preparing for his senior prom. This season has been magical: He's averaging 7.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 16 minutes per game for the Celtics. (Full article: 803 words)

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