The Friends of P. #1: Roberto Duenas

New nonsense feature: Personal profiles of the many people who are my inspirational guides through life... It is, of course, named after the brillant song by The Rentals. Ooh-woo-hoo-hoo.

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Friend of P. #1: Roberto Duenas

Why he's a friend of P.: Pure sympathy. Look at the guy. Believe it or not, I actually kinda know what it's like to be an awkward-looking center, but not a 7'3" one with such a gorilla-like coat of hair over his body. He chose one of the only occupations (or maybe it chose him) where he has to bear his shoulders and back to the world. But at least he's got a pretty face.

Despite his success in the Spanish league, Duenas has yet to make it to the NBA. The Bulls drafted him in '97, and has been the PTBNL in a few NBA trades of late... I think the Celtics have his rights now. Watch out when he does take that step across the Atlantic, as I may have to be his fan club president.