Fab Melo made all the difference for Syracuse when he was on the floor, and his absence in the NCAA Tournament due to academic ineligibility robbed the Orange of their defensive presence inside. As a result, most casual basketball fans never got a chance to see what the 7-foot center from Brazil could really do.
If Melo figures out the fundamentals, he could anchor the Celtics' interior for many years. Check out the scouting video by Mike Schmitz below to learn more about the Celtics' new rookie.
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