New Jersey Nets guard Rafer Alston (L) and Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (9) hit the court as they chase a loose ball in the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in East Rutherford, New Jersey November 7, 2009. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

New Jersey Nets guard Rafer Alston (L) and Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (9) hit the court as they chase a loose ball in the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in East Rutherford, New Jersey November 7, 2009.

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  1. New Jersey Nets guard Rafer Alston, right, shoots over Sacramento Kings defender Spencer Hawes, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Nov. 27, 2009.
  2. New Jersey Nets guard Rafer Alston, right, drives past Portland Trail Blazers guard Steve Blake during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009.
  3. New Jersey Nets guard Rafer Alston, left, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Chaucneu Billups defends during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.
  4. New Jersey Nets' Rafer Alston and Milwaukee Bucks' Andrew Bogut go after a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in Milwaukee.
  5. New Jersey Nets guard Rafer Alston, right, works to get around Orlando Magic forward Mickael Pietrus (20), of France, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Nov. 13, 2009.
  6. New Jersey Nets' Rafer Alston reacts after throwing the ball away in the closing seconds of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Nets are 0-8 as the 76ers won 82-79.
  7. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  8. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  9. David Stern, commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), speaks during a press conference in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.
  10. David Stern (R), commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) attends a press conference with Taipei Mayor Hau Long-bin in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.
  11. David Stern (R), commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) holds a basketball with Taipei Mayor Hau Long-bin as they attend a press conference in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.
  12. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  13. Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett, right, and teammate Ray Allen watch the video display on the scoreboard during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls in their NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. The Celtics beat the Bulls 118-90.
  14. Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen, left, and Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich battle for the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. Allen had 20 points in the Celtics' 118-90 win.
  15. Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce celebrates after hitting a three-pointer against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. Pierce had 22 points in the Celtics' 118-90 win.
  16. Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (front) drives to the basket past Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (top L), Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace (top C) and Bobcats guard D.J. Augustin (R) in the second quarter of their NBA basketball game in Boston, Massachusetts October 28, 2009.

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